Do I need to legally register an agency name in India?

[savindersingh09]

Hi,

I'm a freelancer in India. I want to create a team / agency by adding a couple of other existing upwork freelancers under my team / agency probably as non-exclusive team members.

My question is, do I need to legally register the agency name in India or not? As I just want to experiment if this works out for me or not over a period of about 3-4 months, I want to avoid legally registering a company. Please advice.

Thank you!

[BojanS]

Thanks for this question, Savinder.

While Upwork does not have any sort of registration requirement in order to create an Upwork agency, Agency owners are responsible for the agency’s work and therefore I'd recommend you to learn about legal and tax considerations you might encounter as an Agency owner. 

Regional and federal laws can differ, so you may want to consult with a local legal/tax advisor to choose the best entity for your business. Freelancers who work with your agency should also be aware of their local requirements. Proper guidance now will help avoid problems down the road.