How to convert Proprietorship to a Private Limited Company

Many small business owners start out as sole proprietors of their firms. Sole proprietorship is the most common and simplest form of business structure. This form of business has its own advantages: easy formation, limited paperwork, small capital requirement, and minimum compliance requirements.

As the business starts spreading its roots, the next logical move would be to expand operations to accommodate large business needs. The experience acquired as a sole proprietor helps the entrepreneur to build a stronger foundation for his business when he chooses to transform it into a Private Limited Company. Continue reading “How to convert Proprietorship to a Private Limited Company”

What is Sweat Equity

The term Sweat Equity has recently gained immense importance in the corporate world. In simple terms, Sweat Equity shares refer to Equity Shares given to the employees of an organization in favorable terms, generally at a discount or for consideration, other than cash, for providing their know-how or making available rights in the nature of intellectual property rights or other value additions to the Company. Continue reading “What is Sweat Equity”