Business Registration
Not sure which structure? Start here and pick the right one.
What this is
A guided comparison of proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private limited and OPC against your funding plans, risk, compliance appetite and tax position, followed by registration of whichever you choose.
Who should use this
First time founders who do not know where to start
Freelancers formalising into a business
Family businesses moving from informal to registered
Teams planning to raise external funding later
What you get out of it
Structure first
Choosing wrong is expensive to undo, so we decide before we file.
Cost transparency
You see government fees and ongoing compliance cost for each option.
One point of contact
Registration, PAN, TAN, GST and bank account coordinated together.
Compliance calendar
You leave knowing exactly what has to be filed each year.
Documents required
Tap each item as you collect it. Your progress is saved on this device.
Step by step
Typical timeline: Advisory in 1 day, registration follows the structure chosen
- 1
Discovery call
Business model, promoters, funding plans and risk profile.
- 2
Structure recommendation
A written comparison with our recommendation and reasoning.
- 3
Name selection
Availability checked before any filing is made.
- 4
Registration
The chosen route is executed end to end.
- 5
Post setup pack
Certificates, PAN, TAN and a compliance calendar handed over.
Business Registration questions
Which is cheapest to run?+
A proprietorship, but it gives no liability protection and limits fundraising. Cheapest is not always right.
What do investors expect?+
Private limited is the standard structure for external equity funding in India.
Can I convert later?+
Yes, conversions are possible but involve cost, time and tax considerations. Better to start correctly.
How long does it take?+
A proprietorship can be running in days, a private limited usually takes one to two weeks.
Ready to start Business Registration?
Message us with your situation. You get the exact document list, timeline and fee before any work begins.
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Please note. VIA Tax Hub provides tax filing, compliance and registration assistance. Statutory rates, thresholds and due dates change from time to time, so confirm the current position with us before acting. Nothing here is investment advice or a legal opinion, and VIA Capital is not a SEBI registered adviser.