Business Registration
Register the right business structure, the first time.
A business in India can be registered in four main forms. They differ in who carries the liability, how much annual compliance they attract, and whether the business can raise equity. We help you choose, then handle the filing end to end.
- Structure advice first
- Fees confirmed in writing
- Filed online, anywhere in India
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Private LimitedScalable corporate structureLLPPartners with limited liabilityPartnershipPartners under a deedProprietorshipOne owner, simplestBars show annual compliance load.
The four structures
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Each page covers eligibility, documents, the filing process and cost.
- 7–12 working days
Private Limited Company Registration
For businesses seeking a scalable corporate structure and outside investment.
- Liability
- Limited
- Owners
- 2 to 200
- 7–10 working days
LLP Registration
For businesses structured around partners who want their liability limited.
- Liability
- Limited
- Owners
- 2 or more
- Deed within days
Partnership Firm Registration
For two or more people starting together under a partnership deed.
- Liability
- Unlimited
- Owners
- 2 to 50
- Varies by registration
Proprietorship Registration
For one person starting and operating a business on their own.
- Liability
- Unlimited
- Owners
- 1
Setup times are typical estimates with complete documents. Estimated timelines can vary depending on documentation, government processing and other factors outside our control.
Structure finder
Three questions. One likely answer.
A quick starting point based on the factors that decide most structures. An advisor confirms it with you before anything is filed.
Not sure about an answer? That is a business consulting conversation rather than a filing question.
YOUR LIKELY STRUCTURE
Answer the questions above
Your starting point updates as you choose.
How to choose
Four things that decide it.
Most structure decisions come down to these, in this order. If the first two point the same way, the choice is usually already made.
Who carries the liability
In a proprietorship and a partnership firm there is no separation between the business and the people behind it, so business debts reach personal assets. A company and an LLP are separate legal entities, and liability is limited to what is unpaid on shares or agreed as contribution. This is usually the single most important difference.
Whether you need to raise equity
Only a company can issue equity shares. If priced funding rounds, convertible instruments or an ESOP pool are part of the plan, the Private Limited Company is the structure that supports them. An LLP or a firm would need to be converted first, which costs time and money.
How much compliance you can carry
A company has statutory audit from its first financial year and annual ROC filings regardless of turnover. An LLP's audit obligation starts above prescribed thresholds. A partnership firm and a proprietorship carry the least. Compliance is an annual running cost, not a one-time one.
How many people are involved
A proprietorship is one person by definition. A partnership firm, an LLP and a private company each need at least two. If ownership is likely to change hands, a company handles that through share transfer without disturbing the business itself.
Side by side
The four structures compared.
Liability, compliance load and whether equity can be issued are the differences that matter most in practice.
| Feature | Private Limited | LLP | Partnership | Proprietorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Companies Act, 2013 | Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | No dedicated statute; governed by the registrations held |
| Separate legal identity | Yes. The company is distinct from its shareholders and can own property and contract in its own name. | Yes. The LLP is a body corporate distinct from its partners. | No. The firm has no legal identity separate from its partners, though it can be registered with the Registrar of Firms. | No. The proprietor and the business are the same person in law. |
| Owners or partners | 2 to 200 shareholders; minimum 2 directors, at least one resident in India | Minimum 2 partners with no upper limit; minimum 2 designated partners, at least one resident in India | Minimum 2 partners, maximum 50 | A single owner only. Co-owners are not possible. |
| Liability | Limited to any amount unpaid on the shares held | Limited to the partner's agreed contribution. A partner is not liable for another partner's wrongful acts. | Unlimited and joint. Partners are personally liable, including for each other's acts in the firm's name. | Unlimited. Personal assets are exposed to every business debt. |
| Raising equity investment | Yes. Shares can be issued and transferred, and an ESOP pool created. | No. An LLP cannot issue equity shares. | No. Capital can only come from existing or newly admitted partners. | No. There is no mechanism to bring in an investor without changing structure. |
| Compliance level | Highest. Statutory audit from the first year, annual ROC filings, board meetings and minutes. | Moderate. Form 8 and Form 11 annually; audit only if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. | Low. No annual ROC filing. Income tax return and any GST obligations apply. | Lowest. No ROC filing. Obligations follow the registrations held, plus the proprietor's own income tax return. |
| Taxation | Taxed as a company at corporate rates. Dividends are taxable in the shareholder's hands. | Taxed at the rate applicable to firms. Partners are not taxed again on their profit share. | Taxed at the rate applicable to firms. Partners are not taxed again on their profit share. | Business income is taxed in the proprietor's own return at individual slab rates. |
| Continuity | Perpetual succession. Continues regardless of change in shareholders or directors. | Perpetual succession. Continues regardless of change in partners. | Depends on the deed. Can dissolve on a partner's death or retirement unless the deed provides otherwise. | Does not survive the proprietor. |
| Typical setup time | Commonly 7 to 12 working days with complete documents | Commonly 7 to 10 working days with complete documents | Deed can be executed within a few days; Registrar of Firms timelines vary by state | No incorporation; depends on the registrations needed. Udyam is usually issued online the same day; GST is generally granted within 7 working days, up to 30 if the premises are verified |
| Suitable for | Founders raising investment, teams issuing ESOPs, businesses needing a formal board structure | Partner-run firms and professional practices wanting limited liability without a company's compliance load | Two or more people starting together at low cost, where limited liability is not the priority | A single owner starting small, with limited liability exposure and no plan to bring in partners |
How we work
From the first conversation to a registered business.
The same five stages apply whichever structure you choose. What changes is the filing in the middle.
- STEP 1
Idea
You know what you want to build
A conversation about the business, who is involved and whether outside investment is likely.
- STEP 2
Choose
Pick the structure deliberately
What each option means for liability, compliance and tax, with the expected cost before anything is filed.
- STEP 3
Register
Documents and filings handled
Digital signatures, name approval, drafting and statutory filings, including any Registrar query.
- STEP 4
Start
Open for business
Your certificate and registration documents, plus next steps such as opening a current account.
- STEP 5
Grow
The structure keeps working
As the business grows, the group helps with what the structure requires next.
Estimated timelines can vary depending on documentation, government processing and other factors outside our control.
What we handle
Every filing that can go wrong, handled.
Registration involves a sequence of filings, each of which can be rejected for a formatting or documentation reason. This is the part we take on.
Raulji Group is a private business-services firm. We are not a government department and are not affiliated with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the GST department or any other authority. We prepare and file applications on your behalf; approval rests with the relevant authority.
- 01Working out which structure fits before anything is filed
- 02Digital Signature Certificates for the proposed directors, partners or proprietor
- 03Name availability checking and the name reservation application
- 04Drafting the constitutional documents: MOA and AOA, LLP Agreement or partnership deed
- 05Preparing and filing the incorporation forms on the MCA portal
- 06Responding to Registrar queries and resubmission requests
- 07Handing over the certificate and the documents a bank will ask for
Where we work
Registration support across Gujarat.
Incorporation is filed through the MCA portal, so the process and the timeline are the same wherever you are. Our city pages cover the local business character of each market, which is the part that actually shapes the structure decision.
Gujarat CoverageWhich business structure should I register?
It depends mainly on four things: whether you need liability separated from your personal assets, whether you will raise equity funding, how much annual compliance you can carry, and how many people are involved. A Private Limited Company suits businesses planning to raise investment. An LLP suits professional or partner-run firms that want limited liability with less compliance. A partnership firm suits a small joint business operating on trust. A proprietorship suits one person testing an idea or running a modest business.
Is Raulji Group part of the MCA or a government body?
No. Raulji Group is a private business-services firm. We prepare and file applications with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other authorities on your behalf, and we provide MCA filing support, but we have no government affiliation and no influence over approvals. Every approval rests with the relevant authority.
Can I register a business without visiting your office?
Yes. Company and LLP incorporation is filed online through the MCA portal, and Digital Signature Certificates are issued using video and Aadhaar-based verification. Documents can be shared electronically. We are based in Vadodara and work with businesses across Gujarat and the rest of India on this basis.
How long does business registration take?
It varies by structure and by how complete the documentation is. A proprietorship's constituent registrations are the quickest, a partnership deed can be executed quickly, and company and LLP incorporation depends on name approval and Registrar processing. Each service page carries an estimate for that structure. Estimated timelines can vary depending on documentation, government processing and other factors outside our control.
Can I change my business structure later?
Yes, but it is work rather than a switch. Converting a firm or an LLP into a company, or changing between structures, means fresh registrations, a new PAN and TAN in most cases, new bank mandates, and moving contracts, licences and GST registration across. That is why the initial decision is worth getting right.
What does registration cost in total?
There are two separate amounts: our professional fee, and the government and statutory charges, which include stamp duty that varies by state and by capital. We publish our professional fee for Private Limited and LLP registration on their service pages. Government charges are quoted separately before filing, because they depend on your specific details. We do not describe any package as all inclusive.
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Still deciding which structure to register?
Tell us what the business does, who is involved and whether outside investment is likely. That is usually enough to narrow it to one option.