Business Structure Advisor

Should you start as a Pvt Ltd, LLP, Partnership, OPC, or Sole Proprietorship?

Answer seven plain-English questions and get a practical recommendation based on founder count, funding plans, liability protection, compliance appetite, growth ambition, team equity, and whether the business should outlive the founder.

India only Jargon-free Founder-focused
What this tool considers
FoundersSolo vs team structures
FundingSelf-funded vs investor-ready
RiskPersonal asset protection
ScaleLocal business or startup path
How it works
A short founder interview, not a scary legal form.

The tool uses your answers to rank the business structures that are most likely to fit your current situation. It is designed to explain trade-offs, not just throw a label at you.

7 guided questions, one at a time.
Clear recommendation with a human explanation.
Comparison matrix so users can still see the alternatives.
Your answers
No answers yet. Pick an option to start building your fit profile.
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Best fit

Recommendation

Why this fits you

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How the options compare

Practical notes How to read the business structure result Read notes

Use the recommendation as a starting point for founder, liability, funding and compliance discussions. The right structure can change once contracts, licences, tax position and investor expectations are clear.

What the tool weighs

The advisor compares sole proprietorship, partnership firm, LLP, OPC and private company routes through the facts that usually drive an Indian incorporation decision.

  • Founder count, ownership split and whether outside capital is expected.
  • Liability exposure, customer contract risk and the need for limited liability.
  • Compliance tolerance, audit comfort and likely growth path over the next two years.

How to use the answer

Treat the result as a shortlisting step, not as the filing instruction. For example, a low-risk solo consultant may begin simple, while a funded product business normally needs a private company discussion early.

  • Check GST, shop registration, professional tax and sector licences separately.
  • If two or more founders are involved, settle founder rights before incorporation.
  • If investors are likely, test the structure with the investor or counsel before filing.

Before filing

The filing choice should be confirmed against name availability, tax profile, banking, contracts and the documents each founder is ready to sign.

  • Keep PAN, Aadhaar, DIN/DSC, address proof and registered-office records ready.
  • For LLP or company routes, align capital contribution, profit share and control terms.
  • For foreign promoters, review FDI, FEMA reporting and repatriation before choosing.

Note: This is a practical structure-selection aid, not a filing instruction. Confirm tax, licensing, founder, FEMA and investor facts with a qualified CA, CS or lawyer before incorporation.