Benefits
The advantages of conversion of sole proprietorship into private limited company are as below.
Unlimited Liability
In case of sole proprietorship, the business owner has to make good from his personal assets for any default in business. Whereas the private limited company offers limited liability protection.
Perpetual Succession
On the death of sole proprietorship, the business ceases to exist. The private limited company is unaffected by such events. It has a perpetual succession. The shareholders can change over a period of time but the company as a distinct entity continues to operate unless it is wound up in accordance with Companies Act ,2013.
Capital Funding
It becomes easier to raise capital funding under the private limited company as it offers flexibility. In the case of Sole proprietor, capital can be brought in by said business owner only. Whereas, in a private limited company, capital funding can be obtained from any person. The best choice of investors is a private Limited company.
FDI
A Private Limited company does not require FDI approval under the automatic route. Whereas FDI is not possible in the sole proprietorship model. Again, Foreign Direct investment is an important criteria for growing business to manage its capital needs.
Method
Conversion of Sole proprietorship into private limited company is done as below.
1. Slump sales formalities to be completed by the Sole Proprietor.
2. Register a new company with the main object of takeover of a sole proprietorship included in the Memorandum of Association (MoA). Prepare a takeover/sale agreement and incorporate the assets and liabilities of the sole proprietor in the newly formed private limited company.