Documents Required for Sole Proprietorship Registration

6 documents3–10 working days, depending on the registrations chosen

Sole Proprietorship Registration is granted on the strength of the papers you file with it, so a complete set at the start is the difference between 3–10 working days, depending on the registrations chosen and a query that sends the application back. Below is every document our team needs from you, what each one is for, and how to get it to us. You upload all of it in your Fastlegal dashboard — nothing is couriered, and nothing is payable while you gather it.

Checklist: 6 documents for sole proprietorship registration

  1. 1

    PAN card of the proprietor

  2. 2

    Aadhaar card of the proprietor (linked to mobile)

  3. 3

    Passport-size photograph

  4. 4

    Proof of business address: utility bill

  5. 5

    Rent agreement or NOC from the owner, if not owned

  6. 6

    Bank account details (cancelled cheque or statement)

Government fees payable alongside

Government fees, if any, for GST, Udyam or shop act registration charged at actuals. These go to the department at actuals and are shown to you before they are paid; our professional fee is quoted separately once we have seen your case.

What we file with them

How to submit your documents

  1. 1

    Start it online: Order proprietorship registration and hand it to our team.

  2. 2

    Upload documents in your dashboard: Upload your PAN, Aadhaar and business address proof through the Fastlegal dashboard.

  3. 3

    We apply for your registrations: We file Udyam and your chosen GST or shop act application and respond to any department queries.

  4. 4

    Track & download: Monitor status in your dashboard and download each certificate as it is issued.

Scans or clear phone photographs are fine for every item above. Documents live in your private vault, are served only to your signed-in account and the team working on your file, and you can delete anything you uploaded.

Document questions for sole proprietorship registration

Is there a formal registration for a proprietorship?

No. A proprietorship is not a separate legal entity, so there is no incorporation certificate. Its existence is evidenced by registrations such as GST, Udyam, shop act licence or trade licences.

Which registration do banks accept for a current account?

Banks generally accept two proof-of-business documents, such as GST registration, Udyam certificate, shop and establishment licence or professional tax certificate. Requirements vary by bank, so check with yours.

Got your documents together?

Hand sole proprietorship registration to our team and upload them straight away. We confirm a fixed fee once we have seen what is involved — nothing is charged until you approve it.

Not sure which documents apply to you?

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