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Annual Compliance - Proprietorship

 


Annual Compliance – Proprietorship in India

What is Annual Compliance for Proprietorship?

A Sole Proprietorship is the simplest form of business in India.
While it does not have a separate legal identity like a company or LLP, it is still required to follow annual compliance based on applicable tax laws, business registrations, and industry-specific regulations.

Annual compliance ensures the business remains legally active, avoids penalties, and maintains credibility with banks, vendors, and customers.


Mandatory Annual Compliance for Proprietorship

ComplianceDescriptionDue Date
Income Tax Return (ITR)File ITR-3 or ITR-4 depending on income type & turnover31st July (Non-Audited) / 31st Oct (Audited)
GST Returns (if registered)Monthly/Quarterly GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and Annual GSTR-9Monthly/Quarterly & 31st Dec (Annual)
Tax Audit (if applicable)Mandatory if turnover exceeds limits under Sec 44AB30th September
TDS Returns (if applicable)Quarterly filing for deducted taxesAs per TDS due dates
Professional Tax (if applicable)State-wise professional tax filingAs per state rules
Business License RenewalsTrade license, FSSAI, Shops & Establishment Act renewalAs per respective authority dates

Documents Required

  • PAN of Proprietor

  • Aadhaar of Proprietor

  • Financial Statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet)

  • Bank Statements

  • GST login credentials (if applicable)

  • Details of tax deducted/collected (TDS/TCS)

  • License/registration copies


Importance of Annual Compliance for Proprietorship

  • Avoid penalties under Income Tax & GST laws

  • Maintain active GST & license status

  • Enhance financial credibility for loans and tenders

  • Keep business legally protected

  • Ensure smooth business operations


Penalties for Non-Compliance

Non-CompliancePenalty
Late ITR Filing1,000 to 5,000 (u/s 234F of Income Tax Act)
Late GST Filing50/day (25 CGST + 25 SGST) per return
Non-Filing of GSTCancellation of GST registration
TDS Late Filing200/day u/s 234E plus interest

Annual Compliance Services for Proprietorship Include

  • Filing ITR-3 or ITR-4

  • Filing GST Returns (monthly/quarterly & annual)

  • TDS Return Filing (if applicable)

  • Professional Tax Filing (if applicable)

  • License Renewals (Trade License, FSSAI, Shops & Establishment)

  • Audit Support (if applicable)


Process

  1. Collect necessary documents

  2. Review business transactions and records

  3. Prepare and file applicable returns

  4. Renew licenses and registrations

  5. Provide compliance completion reports