Step 1: Choose the Type of Registration

• Sole Proprietorship
• Partnership Firm
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
• Private Limited Company
• One-Person Company (OPC)
• NGO/Trust (if applicable)

Step 2: Decide the Legal Structure

• Select a legal structure that fits the scope and scale of your project.
• Consider factors like liability, taxation, and future expansion plans.

Step 3: Obtain Required Licenses

Depending on the nature of your project, you may need specific licenses, such as:

• GST Registration
• Trade License
• MSME/Udyam Registration
• FSSAI License (for food-related projects)
• Import Export Code (for international trade)

Step 4: Name and Trademark Your Project

• Choose a unique project name.
• Conduct a trademark search to ensure the name is not already registered.
• Apply for a trademark to protect the name and logo.

Step 5: Register with the Appropriate Authorities

• Online Business Registration: Use platforms like  startup India for startups.
• Registrar of Companies (ROC): For LLPs and Private Limited Companies.
• Local Municipal Authorities: For trade licenses and shop establishment permits.

Step 6: Apply for PAN and TAN

• Obtain a Permanent Account Number (PAN) for taxation.
• Apply for a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) if the project involves salaried employees.

Step 7: Open a Bank Account

• Open a current account in the project’s name.
• Use this account exclusively for project-related financial transactions.

Step 8: Register for Applicable Taxes

• Register for GST if your project turnover exceeds the threshold or if you’re dealing in interstate trade.
• Apply for Professional Tax if you employ staff.

Step 9: Intellectual Property Registration

• Register copyrights, patents, or designs if applicable to your project.

Step 10: Get Industry-Specific Approvals

• For example:
  • SEBI approval for financial projects.
  • Pollution control board clearance for manufacturing projects.