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INCOME TAX · PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANIES

Pvt Ltd, LLP or Sole Proprietorship: A Tax Comparison for Founders

Compare business tax, withdrawals, filing and practical costs before choosing a structure.

By Vyapar Setu Online | Private limited companies · 28 October 2026

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Business Income Tax series · Private limited companies · Article 1 of 27

Choosing a business structure changes who pays tax, how founders take money home and how much administration follows. The lowest headline rate does not automatically produce the lowest combined bill.

Read the year first: Reviewed 28 October 2026. Tax Year 2026–27 uses the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Rules, 2026. Returns for FY 2025–26 / AY 2026–27 use the earlier framework. This guide identifies relevant old section names and current changes; apply each limit to its stated period.

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