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Which Business Structure Should I Choose? Free Quiz.

Private Limited, LLP, OPC, partnership or proprietorship? Answer five questions about your plans and we'll suggest the best fit.

  1. 1. What's the purpose of the organisation?
  2. 2. How many founders or owners?
  3. 3. Do you plan to raise money from investors or give ESOPs?
  4. 4. How important is protecting personal assets from business debts?
  5. 5. How much annual paperwork and cost are you comfortable with?

Answer 5 quick questions

We'll suggest the structure that best fits your plans, with a link to compare alternatives.

FAQs

Can I change my structure later?

Yes. Partnerships can convert to LLPs, LLPs and OPCs can convert to private limited companies, and a proprietorship's business can be transferred to a company. It's easier to choose well at the start.

Which structure is cheapest to run?

A proprietorship, followed by a partnership and an LLP below the audit thresholds. Companies have the most annual compliance.

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