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I'm just starting out, should I register as a proprietorship, LLP, or private limited company?
For a solo maker testing demand with no funding plans, a proprietorship (just a current account + GST) is the fastest way to start billing legally,...
Once I've decided on Private Limited, what's the actual step-by-step to incorporate it?
Everything now runs through the MCA's single SPICe+ form, it bundles name reservation, DIN for directors, incorporation, PAN, TAN, and (via linked ...
Is it worth applying for Startup India / DPIIT recognition, and what does it actually get me?
Yes, it's free, takes a couple of weeks, and for a D2C brand the real wins are an 80% patent-fee rebate, a 50% discount on trademark filing fees, u...
I'm a solo founder with no co-founder, does an OPC (One Person Company) make more sense than an LLP?
An OPC gives you limited liability and a company structure while staying legally solo, but it has a mandatory conversion trigger (once paid-up capi...
Beyond incorporation, what other registrations do I actually need before I can legally take my first order?
Incorporation alone doesn't let you sell, you'll also need GST registration (near-mandatory for any marketplace or serious D2C store), a current ba...
Why do Razorpay/Cashfree keep asking for a company, can't I just use my personal bank account?
Payment gateways in India are required by RBI/KYC norms to onboard a registered business entity, a company, LLP, or at minimum a proprietorship wit...
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