Itb presentation on company registration (1).pdf

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1. **Introduction**
2. **Company Registration: Overview and Process**
3. **Types of Companies**
- **Sole Proprietorship**
- **Partnership**
- **Limited Liability Company (LLC)**
- **Corporation**
- **C-Corporation**
- **S-Corporation**
- **Nonprofit Corporation**
- **Cooperative**
- **Joint Venture**
- **Public Limited Company (PLC)**
- **Private Limited Company (Ltd)**
4. **Comparison of Different Company Types**
5. **Conclusion**

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## Introduction

The establishment and operation of businesses play a vital role in the economic development of any country. One of the fundamental aspects of starting a business is understanding the various types of companies and the process of registering them. This knowledge not only helps in legal compliance but also in choosing the right business structure that aligns with the owner's objectives and operational needs. This essay delves into the nuances of company registration and explores the different types of companies that can be formed.

## Company Registration: Overview and Process

Company registration is the legal process through which a business entity is officially recognized by the state or government. This formal recognition confers legitimacy, protects the business name, and provides a legal framework within which the company operates. The process varies by jurisdiction but generally involves several key steps:

1. **Choosing a Business Structure**: The first step is deciding on the type of business entity that aligns with the business goals and operational requirements.
2. **Selecting a Business Name**: The business name must be unique and not already in use by another entity. This step often involves a name search through the relevant government database.
3. **Filing the Necessary Documents**: Depending on the business structure, this may include articles of incorporation (for corporations) or articles of organization (for LLCs). These documents outline basic information about the company, such as its name, address, purpose, and details of its directors or members.
4. **Paying the Required Fees**: Registration typically involves a fee, which varies by jurisdiction and business type.
5. **Obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN)**: This unique identifier is used for tax purposes and is required for most businesses.
6. **Complying with Additional Requirements**: Depending on the business type and location, additional steps might include obtaining licenses or permits, publishing a notice of intent to form the company, and drafting internal governance documents like bylaws or operating agreements.

## Types of Companies

The choice of business structure has significant implications for liability, taxation, and management. Below are the primary types of companies:

Sole Proprietorship

A sole proprietorship is the simplest and most common form of business ownership. It

1. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Presented by : Namra Munir

2. Advantages Of Registration
Registration offer several Advantage:

1.Legal Protection
2.Tax Saving
3.Loan Facility
4.Concession From Government
5.Goodwill Of The Business
6.Business Opportunity

3. Advantages:
●Legal Protection:
Registration gives you legal
protection, which means:
- Others can't use your name or idea
without permission.- You can stop
others from copying your work.- You
can take legal action if someone uses
your idea without permission.
- You have proof that you own the
idea or name.- You can protect your
reputation and business from harm.
●Tax Saving:
Registration helps you save taxes,
which means
- You pay less tax to the government.You
can claim expenses and deductions. You
can reduce your taxable income. You can
avoid tax penalties and fines.you can
keep more money in your business.

4. ●Loan Facility:
Registration helps you get loans
easily, which means:

- You can borrow money for your
business.You can get loans at lower
interest rates. You can get loans for
longer periods.You can get loans from
reputable banks. You can grow your
business with loan funding.

●Concession From
Government:
Registration helps you get
government benefits, which means:
- You can get subsidies and
grants.You can get tax exemptions
and breaks. You can get discounts on
licenses and fees.You can get priority
in government tenders.You can get
support for your business growth.

5. ●Goodwill OF The Business:
Registration helps build your
business reputation, which means:
- Your business gains credibility and
trust.-Your customers have
confidence in you.Your business has a
professional image. You can attract
more customers and partners.your
business has a strong foundation for
growth.
●Business Opportunity:
Registration opens up new
opportunities, which means:
- You can bid for government
contracts.You can partner with
other businesses easily. You can
attract investors and funding.
You can expand your business
nationally.You can enter new
markets and industries.

7. Sole Proprietorship
vs Partnership

8. Sole Proprietorship Partnership
● Ownership:
In a sole proprietorship, there is a single
owner. Therefore, the minimum and
maximum number of owners in a sole
proprietorship is 1.


The partners are like co-owners of the
business. There shall be a minimum of two
partners and the maximum number of
partners in a partnership firm can be 50.
●Formation and Closure:
A sole proprietorship can be formed
very easily with less paperwork. Also, as
there is a single owner, it can be
dissolved quickly without many
formalities and processes.

To form a partnership firm, an agreement is
necessary. the dissolution of a partnership
firm also takes place in a formal manner and
requires the consent of all the partners.
●Governing Law/ Statute:
There is no specific law that governs
sole proprietorship in Pakistan

The Partnership Act, of 1932 governs
partnership firms

9. Sole proprietorship. Partnership
●Risk and Reward:
In a sole proprietorship, there is no
sharing of risk and reward. The sole owner
enjoys all the benefits and bears the risk
of the business

The partners share the profits either in a
predetermined ratio or equally. In addition, they
bear the risk of the business together.
●Credibility and Funding:
A sole proprietorship business has access
to limited funds only as the credibility of a
sole proprietorship is generally low in the
eyes of banks and other investors. Also,
there are limited chances of expansion.

All the partners contribute capital to a
partnership firm and it has higher credibility in
the eyes of banks and other investors.
Therefore, it is easier for partnership firms to
raise funds.
●Secrecy:
In a sole proprietorship firm, it is easy to
maintain secrecy as there is a single
owner and he is not required to share the
trade secrets with any other person.

It is difficult to maintain secrecy as the trade
secrets are generally known to all the partners.

10. Sole Proprietorship. Partnership
●Management:
The owner himself manages the sole
proprietorship business.He can employ
other individuals as well for carrying out
different business operations such as
purchase, sales, marketing, finance, etc.

All the partners manage the partnership firm
together. In most cases, they divide the
business management responsibilities
amongst themselves.
●Agreement:
There is no need for an agreement as
there is a single owner in a sole
proprietorship.

The partners shall enter into an agreement that
governs their rights and duties. The agreement
can be oral or in written form. When it is in
writing, it is known as Partnership Deed.
●Business Continuity:
The continuity of a sole proprietorship
firm depends on the existence of the
owner. With the death or incapacity of the
owner, the sole proprietorship business
also comes to an end.

In a partnership firm, events such as entry,
exit, and death of partners lead to the
dissolution of the partnership only and not the
dissolution of the firm, the firm can continue to
operate.

12. Thank you for your
attention!