A high-level government-appointed panel has submitted its recommendations advocating the creation of a single-window clearance system for all types of business entity registrations in India, including partnership firms, LLPs, and private limited companies. The proposal, aimed at significantly enhancing the ease of doing business, seeks to eliminate the current multi-agency and state-specific registration hurdles that entrepreneurs routinely face.

The panel, constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), emphasized the need for a unified portal that integrates registration, tax enrollment, MSME certification, and compliance approvals into a single digital interface. The move is expected to reduce startup delays and improve transparency in regulatory processes.

Currently, partnership firms must navigate various state-level Registrars of Firms, while other business structures interact with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GSTN, and multiple local authorities. This fragmented process leads to procedural duplication, inconsistent documentation requirements, and delays in business commencement.

“The objective is to simplify the startup experience for small business owners, particularly in non-metro regions, where procedural clarity and support are lacking,” said a senior DPIIT official. “The proposed single-window system would act as a one-stop hub, supported by pre-filled forms, Aadhaar-linked verifications, and real-time status updates.”

Industry stakeholders have welcomed the recommendation, citing how such a framework could reduce registration time from several weeks to just a few days. Legal experts also believe it will help minimize compliance costs and reduce the burden of intermediary consultations.

The panel has also recommended periodic integration of the portal with RBI, Income Tax, Labour, and Environment departments to allow for seamless post-registration compliance.

The Ministry of Commerce is expected to evaluate the feasibility of implementation in phases, beginning with MSME-dominated sectors. If accepted, the proposal could redefine India’s business registration ecosystem, fostering a more unified and startup-friendly regulatory environment.