GST registration for proprietorship

Hi Rupa,

Thanks for your query. 

For sole proprietorship, the PAN of the individual (proprietor) is commonly used for GST registration, not a separate PAN in the business name.

Here’s how it works:

• A sole proprietorship is not a separate legal entity—it is legally considered the same as the individual who owns it.

• Therefore, while registering under GST, enter the proprietor’s PAN in the “Legal Name of Business” field.

• The Legal Name will auto-populate from the PAN database (i.e., the individual's Name).

• You can then specify the “Trade Name” (business name) separately in the application.

Example:

• PAN holder name: Ramesh Kumar Patil

• Business name (Trade Name): Patil Electronics

During registration:

• Legal Name (as per PAN) = Ramesh Kumar Patil

• Trade Name = Patil Electronics

As a result, you can now understand that there is no need to apply for a separate PAN in the business name for a proprietorship.

If you’d like help with the step-by-step GST registration process or document list, consult a GST Expert like Setindiabiz or any other reliable name in the domain.