Well Began Is Half Done
Over the years, setting up a company in India has become increasingly seamless and hassle-free. Various Government-led initiatives have helped simplify the process of incorporating a company in India. The ease of doing business in India was never this high.
However, entrepreneurs and enterprises often need assistance in identifying the type of company they should incorporate. This critical decision is influenced by various aspects like the nature of business, its goals, expansion plans, hierarchy, resources available, operating model, geography, etc.
Deciding the Right Company Structure
The first and the most common question faced by any new business is deciding the corporate structure and type of entity to be incorporated. This step has widespread consequences throughout the life of the entity and has significant implications for the tax structure and compliance requirements.
A carefully planned company structure is forward looking and scalable. It lends flexibility to operations, allows efficient tax planning, and facilitates fund raising and expansion initiatives.
Pvt Ltd or Partnership or LLP?
Here is a short comparative analysis that highlights the various features and benefits of the three types of company structures
| Particulars | Company | LLP | Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governing Law | The Companies Act, 2013 | Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 |
| Liability of Owners | Limited Liability of Shareholders | Limited Liability of Partners | Unlimited Liability of Partners |
| Cost of Incorporation | Highest among the three types of business entities in India | Lower than Company Incorporation and more than Partnership | Lowest among the three types of business entities in India |
| Shareholding and Ownership vs Management | Ownership is with shareholders, but they do not normally participate in management | Partners are the owners and handle the management | Partners are the owners and handle the management |
| Compliance | Highest compliance requirement | Lesser than companies and more than Partnership | Least compliance involved |
| Audit | Company Audit is Compulsory | No concept of company audit but annual accounts to be certified | No compliance required under Company Audit |
| Time for Incorporation | Lengthy process and requires highest time frame | Simpler process and requires lesser time | Simple and quick incorporation. Registration can be done subsequently |
| Dividend Distribution Tax | Applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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