Sole Proprietorship is arguably one of the most popular business structures in India. Unlike other companies, it adheres to minimal compliances that make the business journey more seamless. It is a kind of business structure where one person is responsible for handling the entire business affair. Sole Proprietorship doesn’t allow outsiders to intervene in the business proceeding or any other aspects unless the owner wishes them to do so.

Benefits of a Sole Proprietorship Firm

Every business structure renders different benefits. Following are some notable benefits offered by a Sole Proprietorship Business to its owner

Fairly Easy To Establish

An applicant seeking to run their business affairs as a Sole Proprietor doesn’t need to undergo any registration process. They only need to secure business-specific licenses or registrations to run their business legally.

less Investment

Since the Sole Proprietorship model is a boon for low-cost business ideas, it is often chosen by small businesses like retail shop outlets, grocery retailers, so on and so forth.

Incorporation of business structure like a private limited company, OPC seeks significant expenditure in terms of capital procurement, which otherwise is nil in the case of the Sole Proprietorship model.

Ensures no profit distribution

The sole proprietors serve as the sole owner of their business and rejoice uncompromised control over their profit.

Easy compliances

The Sole Proprietorship business model doesn’t come under the ambit of any specific law; hence, it is free to operate without tedious compliances. Unlike entities functioning under Company Act, 2013, they are free to work without a Certificate of Incorporation or Registration Certificate. Also, they are not obligated to disclose annual reports with MCA. However, such businesses need to stay in line with applicable GST compliances. In view of this, they are also mandated to register under the prevailing GST Act.

Attract lower Taxes

Tax authority doesn’t treat Sole Proprietorship and Sole proprietor differently. Therefore, they do not need to address separate tax liabilities. Prevailing IT Act mandates sole proprietor to file an income tax return. It is a way to disclose profit and income generated before the tax authority for the given FY.

Please remember that tax estimation is done as per the income tax slab rates as applicable to the taxpayer. Therefore, there is no requirement of filing a separate tax return for the Sole Proprietorship firm.

No Auditing requirement for low income firm

The financial accounts of Sole Proprietor business are not exposed to mandatory auditing requirements. It only comes into play when a business income surpasses the certain turnover threshold underpinned by the concerned authority.

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