Individual lending loan to a proprietorship firm

SANTHAMURTHY (self employed) (24 Points)

28 March 2014  

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am an individual and am planning to provide say 5 lakhs at an interest rate of 24% per annum for 2 years to a proprietorship firm / proprietor, without any kind of mortgage.  I would be receiving interest on a month on month basis, until my principal is returned.

a) What is the procedure to be followed in terms of agreement / promissory note to safeguard my money.

b) What action can I be able to take against the proprietorship firm / proprietor, if the interest or principal is not paid to me.

c) Would I need to pay tax for the interest received.  If so, where can I get the details of how much tax need to be paid.