# Patson Legal — Full Reference

> India's trusted legal & compliance services firm. Company registration, GST, trademark, patent, and government licenses — 100% online, expert-assisted. Serving 6500+ businesses since 2009. Based in Bangalore, India.

## Business Information

**Company:** Patson Legal Knowledge Process Pvt. Ltd.
**Type:** Legal Service, Local Business
**Founded:** 2009
**Headquarters:** 1297, 3rd Floor, 30th Main, B.S.K. 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560070, Karnataka, India
**Branch – Pune:** No. 2, Vikrant Palace, Near Indian Petrol Bunk, Manikbag, Sinhagad Road, Pune – 411041
**Branch – Belgaum:** Nalshan Heights 2nd Floor, Congress Road Tilakwadi, Belgaum – 590006
**Phone:** +91 95909 09909
**Email:** support@patsonlegal.com
**WhatsApp:** https://wa.me/919590909909
**Hours:** Monday–Friday 10:00–19:00 | Saturday 10:00–16:00 | Sunday Closed
**Google Rating:** 4.8 / 5 (1,200+ reviews)
**Clients Served:** 6,500+
**Team Size:** 31+ professionals
**Success Rate:** 99%
**Motto:** "Small enough to care, large enough to cope."

**Team Composition:** Chartered Accountants · Company Secretaries · Trademark Agents · Patent Attorneys · Corporate Lawyers

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## Start A Business

### [Private Limited Company Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/start-a-business/private-limited-company-in-bangalore)

Most popular business structure in India for startups, SMEs, and investor-backed ventures. Governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

**Key Features:** Separate legal entity · Limited liability for shareholders · Perpetual succession · Up to 200 shareholders · Eligible for FDI and VC funding · Transferable shares

**Requirements:** Minimum 2 directors and 2 shareholders · At least 1 Indian resident director · Minimum ₹1,00,000 authorised share capital · Registered office address in India

**Documents:** PAN Card · Address proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID) · Passport photos · Bank statement/utility bill · Office address proof · NOC from property owner

**Process:** Name approval via MCA → DSC for directors → DIN → SPICe+ Part A & B filing → MOA & AOA → Certificate of Incorporation → PAN & TAN

**Deliverables:** Certificate of Incorporation · MOA & AOA · DIN (2) · DSC (2) · PAN · TAN

**Timeline:** 10–15 working days

**Annual Compliance:** MCA annual return · Financial statements · Board meetings · AGM · CA audit · Income tax return

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### [LLP Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/start-a-business/llp-in-bangalore)

Limited Liability Partnership — hybrid structure combining partnership flexibility with corporate protection. Governed by the LLP Act, 2008.

**Key Features:** Separate legal entity · Limited liability per contribution · No minimum capital · Flexible management · Lower compliance than Pvt Ltd · Perpetual succession

**Requirements:** Minimum 2 designated partners · At least 1 Indian resident · No minimum capital · Unique LLP name · Registered office in India

**Process:** DSC → DPIN → RUN-LLP name reservation → FiLLiP form filing → LLP Agreement drafting → Certificate of Incorporation

**Deliverables:** Certificate of Incorporation · DPIN · DSC · LLP Agreement · PAN · TAN

**Timeline:** 10–15 working days

**Taxation:** 30% flat rate · Form 11 (annual return) · Form 8 (accounts) · Audit mandatory if turnover > ₹40L or contribution > ₹25L

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### [One Person Company (OPC) Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/start-a-business/opc-in-bangalore)

Corporate structure for solo entrepreneurs. Full corporate benefits with single ownership. Governed by Companies Act, 2013.

**Key Features:** Single shareholder · Limited liability · Separate legal entity · Nominee director required · Mandatory conversion to Pvt Ltd if turnover exceeds ₹2 crores

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### [Partnership Firm Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/start-a-business/partnership-in-bangalore)

Simple business structure for 2 or more individuals. Governed by the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. No separate legal entity — partners have unlimited liability.

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### [Sole Proprietorship Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/start-a-business/proprietor-in-bangalore)

Simplest business form. Single owner with complete control. No separate legal entity. Registered via GST, MSME, or Shop & Establishment license.

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## Trademark & Intellectual Property

### [Trademark Registration in India](https://www.patsonlegal.com/trademark-patent/trademark-registration-in-bangalore)

Protect brand name, logo, slogan, or tagline. Governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Administered by CGPDTM.

**Key Features:** Exclusive rights across India · Legal action against infringers · ™ from filing date · ® after registration · 10-year validity, renewable indefinitely · Licensable and transferable asset

**Who Should Register:** Startups launching a brand · E-commerce sellers (Amazon Brand Registry) · Professionals with unique brand names · Creators and artists

**Process:** Trademark search → Class identification → Application filing → Examiner objection reply → Journal publication (4-month opposition window) → Registration certificate

**Classes:** 45 classes — 1–34 for goods, 35–45 for services. Common: Class 35 (business/advertising), Class 41 (education), Class 42 (technology/software)

**Deliverables:** Trademark Registration Certificate · ® symbol rights · Application number (usable from filing) · Legal standing for infringement suits

**Timeline:** 18–24 months for full registration. TM symbol usable from day 1.

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### [Copyright Registration in India](https://www.patsonlegal.com/trademark-patent/copyright-registration-in-bangalore)

Protect literary, artistic, musical, dramatic works, software, and films. Governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.

**Validity:** Lifetime of author + 60 years

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### [Patent Registration in India](https://www.patsonlegal.com/trademark-patent/patent-registration-in-bangalore)

Protect inventions and innovations. Expert patent attorneys with advanced scientific degrees. Governed by the Patents Act, 1970.

**Types:** Provisional application · Complete specification · PCT (international) filing

**Validity:** 20 years from filing date

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### [Design Registration in India](https://www.patsonlegal.com/trademark-patent/design-registration-in-bangalore)

Protect the unique visual appearance of products. Governed by the Designs Act, 2000.

**Validity:** 10 years, renewable for 5 more years

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## Tax Registration

### [GST Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/tax-registration/gst-in-bangalore)

Goods and Services Tax — unified indirect tax replacing VAT, Service Tax, Excise Duty, and CST.

**Who Needs It:** Turnover > ₹40L (goods) or ₹20L (services) · All interstate suppliers · E-commerce sellers · Casual taxable persons · TDS/TCS deductors

**Special Category States:** Threshold ₹20L (goods) / ₹10L (services) — Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura

**Key Benefits:** Input Tax Credit (ITC) · Interstate trade · B2B credibility · Government tenders · E-commerce platforms

**Process:** GST REG-01 Part A (PAN/mobile/email OTP) → Part B (business details + documents) → ARN → Officer verification → GSTIN issued

**Returns:** GSTR-1 (outward supplies) · GSTR-3B (monthly summary) · GSTR-9 (annual) · GSTR-9C (reconciliation, turnover > ₹5Cr)

**Deliverables:** GSTIN · GST Registration Certificate · GST portal login · ITC eligibility

**Timeline:** 3–7 working days

**Penalty for non-registration:** 10% of tax due (min ₹10,000) · 100% for deliberate evasion

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### [Professional Tax Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/tax-registration/professional-tax-in-bangalore)

State-mandated tax for salaried employees and self-employed professionals in Karnataka. Mandatory for all employers.

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## Government Registrations

### [FSSAI Food Safety Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/government-registration/food-safety-in-bangalore)

Mandatory for all food businesses under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Administered by FSSAI via the FoSCoS portal.

**Three Tiers:**
- Basic Registration: turnover up to ₹12 lakhs
- State License: turnover ₹12L–₹20 crores
- Central License: turnover > ₹20 crores, importers, exporters, e-commerce food platforms

**Who Needs It:** Restaurants · Hotels · Cloud kitchens · Food manufacturers · Retailers · Importers/exporters · Home-based food businesses · Caterers · Street food vendors · Swiggy/Zomato listed businesses

**Penalty for non-compliance:** ₹1L–₹5L fine + business closure

**Validity:** 1–5 years (renewable)

**Timeline:** Basic: 7 days · State: 30–60 days · Central: 30–90 days

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### [Import Export Code (IEC) Registration](https://www.patsonlegal.com/government-registration/import-export-in-bangalore)

Mandatory 10-digit code from DGFT for all import/export businesses. Lifetime validity. No renewal required.

**Timeline:** 1–3 working days

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### [MSME / Udyam Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/government-registration/ssi-msme-in-bangalore)

Free Udyam registration for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Unlocks government schemes, priority sector lending, and subsidies.

**Criteria:** Micro: investment < ₹1Cr, turnover < ₹5Cr · Small: investment < ₹10Cr, turnover < ₹50Cr · Medium: investment < ₹50Cr, turnover < ₹250Cr

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### [Shop & Establishment Registration in Bangalore](https://www.patsonlegal.com/government-registration/shop-establishment-in-bangalore)

Mandatory for all commercial establishments in Karnataka under the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act. Required for opening a bank account and obtaining other licenses.

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## Why Choose Patson Legal

- **16+ Years Experience** — Trusted since 2009
- **6,500+ Clients Served** — Across all states of India
- **99% Success Rate** — Expert filing with minimal rejections
- **4.8/5 Google Rating** — Based on 1,200+ verified reviews
- **100% Online Process** — No physical visits required
- **Transparent Pricing** — No hidden fees, full breakdown upfront
- **Dedicated Expert** — One point of contact per client
- **End-to-End Support** — From registration to ongoing compliance
- **Pan-India Service** — All states served from Bangalore HQ
- **Multidisciplinary Team** — CAs, CSs, Trademark Agents, Patent Attorneys, Corporate Lawyers

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## Service Areas (Geo)

**Primary:** Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India
**Secondary:** Pune (Maharashtra) · Belgaum/Belagavi (Karnataka)
**Pan-India:** All services available online across all Indian states and union territories
**International:** Foreign nationals and NRIs can register Indian companies and trademarks through Patson Legal

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