Short answer: Sole proprietor wins on simplicity and lower compliance up to roughly NPR 40 to 50 lakh of annual income; Pvt Ltd becomes meaningfully better once you cross that, hire help, or want institutional clients.
Quick comparison.
| Factor | Sole proprietor | Private limited |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time and cost | 2 to 3 days, under NPR 5,000 | 5 to 7 days, NPR 10,000 to 25,000 all-in |
| Tax filing | Personal income return | Corporate return + personal + audit |
| Liability | Unlimited | Limited to share capital |
| Client perception | Fine for SMB | Better for enterprise / foreign clients |
| Loan eligibility | Personal credit only | Corporate facilities available |
Law vs practice. The Pvt Ltd’s tax-rate optics look worse on paper, but the deductible categories (depreciation, business expenses, salary to yourself) often net to less tax actually paid above NPR 50 lakh income.
Which structure are you on, and would you switch today if starting fresh?
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