Business Set up

Types of Companies And Comparison

Features Proprietorship Partnership LLP Company
Definition Unregistered type of business entity managed by one single person A formal agreement between two or more parties to manage and operate a business   A Limited Liability Partnership is a hybrid combination having features similar to a partnership firm and liabilities similar to a company. Registered type of entity with limited liability to the owners and shareholders
Ownership Sole Ownership   Min 2 Partners Max 50 Partners Designated Partners   Min 2 Directors Min 2 Shareholders Max 15 Directors Max 200 Shareholders   For One Person Company 1 Director 1 Nominee Director
Registration Time 1-2 working days          7-9 working Days
Promoter Liability  Unlimited Liability  Limited Liability
Documentation    MSME GST Registration  Partnership Deed  LLP Deed Incorporation Certificate  MOA AOA Incorporation Certificate
  Governance    —   Under Partnership Act   LLP Act, 2008    Under Companies Act,2013
Transferability  Non Transferable Transferable if registered under ROF  Transferable                                   Transferable
Compliance Requirements  Income tax filing if turnover is more than Rs.2.5 lakhs ITR 5    Form 11 Form 8 ITR 5   ITR 6 MCA filing Auditor’s appointment Know More