Does 44ad presumptive tax scheme require a "registered" business?

Qiana Johnson (34 Points)

05 February 2019  

The 44AD regulations eligibility seem to mention that the person must be an individual or HUF etc. But the title says that 44AD is a tax scheme for "businesses". I'm confused. Is it necessary for the person to have a registered business? or is "business" used as a generic term to refer to any business in general?

I run a software business where I sell custom software to people. My annual total income is less than 20L. Can I claim 44AD? or do I need to be a registered business? or do I fall under 44ADA (professional - technical consultant)?