Register your proprietorship or partnership business
Set up a sole proprietorship or partnership firm with the right registrations, from Udyam to Shop & Establishment.
- Individuals starting a small shop, trade or service business
- Two or more people starting a business together as a partnership
- Freelancers and home-based businesses that need a business identity
- Small businesses that need a current account in the business name
Overview
What is Business Registration Licence?
Not every business needs to be a company. Many owners start as a sole proprietorship or a partnership firm because they are quick to set up and simple to run. These businesses are recognised through a set of registrations rather than a single incorporation certificate.
Depending on your activity and location, this may include Udyam (MSME) registration, a Shop and Establishment licence, GST registration and, for partnerships, a partnership deed and registration with the Registrar of Firms. We assess what your business needs and handle each registration for you.
Who is this for?
- Individuals starting a small shop, trade or service business
- Two or more people starting a business together as a partnership
- Freelancers and home-based businesses that need a business identity
- Small businesses that need a current account in the business name
- MSMEs that want access to MSME schemes and priority lending
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Benefits
Why get Business Registration Licence done right
Quick and low-cost setup
Proprietorships and partnerships need fewer formalities than companies. You can start trading sooner.
Business identity and bank account
Registrations like Udyam, GST or Shop and Establishment act as proof of business for opening a current account.
MSME benefits
Udyam registration can help you access MSME schemes, subsidies and protection against delayed payments from buyers.
Legal recognition for partners
A registered partnership deed clearly sets out capital, profit share and duties, which helps avoid disputes later.
Minimal ongoing compliance
Annual compliance is light compared to companies. It mainly covers tax returns and any licence renewals.
Documents required
Keep these handy
Exact requirements vary case to case. Your expert shares a personalised checklist on your first call and checks everything before filing.
Process
How we get it done
A clear, step-by-step process with updates at every stage. Indicative timeline: 5–15 working days, depending on the registrations and state, subject to processing by the authority.
Business assessment
We understand your activity, location and plans, and recommend the right structure and registrations.
Document collection
We share a simple checklist and review your documents so filings go through smoothly.
Drafting the partnership deed
For partnerships, we draft a clear deed covering capital, profit share, roles and exit terms, and help with stamping.
Filing registrations
We file for Udyam, Shop and Establishment, GST or Registrar of Firms registration, as applicable to your business.
Certificates and handover
You receive your registration certificates, along with guidance on renewals and basic compliance.
FAQ
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