Unit - 2
Business Enterprise
Introduction
The only trade is that the oldest and most ordinarily used sort of business. It's as old as civilization. Historically, business seems to possess started with this type of organization. With the event of science and technology, business needs have increased and new sorts of organizations are developed. This organization is additionally referred to as sole proprietorship, sole proprietorship, and single entrepreneurship within the only trade association; the individual is on top of things. He makes all the investments, shares all the risks, receives all the profits and manages and controls the business himself.
Businesses are generally small-scale, as sole proprietors rely totally on their own resources. The business is typically run with the assistance of a loved one, but he may hire people to require care of the day-to-day activities of the business. As far as his responsibilities are concerned, it's unlimited.
The creditor also has the proper to say his personal property. Sole proprietors are shaping the fate of concern. It’s the power of the management to work out the longer term of the business. His power is unlimited and his decision is final. In fact, he's the sole organizer, manager, controller, and master of his business.
However, the only proprietor must be someone who has the power to conclude a contract. Business conduct should even be permitted by law. In some cases, you'll be expected to get a license from the competent authority before starting a business. These procedures must be completed beforehand. Usually, as within the case of companies and co-operatives, no other legal form is required to start out one trade business.
Anyone can start or end the sole trading business at any time. This type of business may be a show for one person, which person's abilities may certainly be limited. He might not be ready to handle all situations himself. Therefore, he can make mistakes. He must take a cautious approach, as his responsibilities are unlimited and can depend upon one person.
Definition:
To give you a transparent picture of your organization's only sort of trade, here are some important definitions.
(I) L.H. Haney:
"Individual entrepreneurship may be a sort of business that takes responsibility, directs the business, and puts the individual in danger of failure alone in its head." consistent with Haney, the business isn't only its management, but its management. It’s within the hands of 1 one that is additionally liable for the risks.
(II) James Stephenson:
A sole proprietor may be a one that runs a business on his own, not only the owner of the capital of the business, but also usually organizes, manages and assumes responsibility for all profits or losses. James Stevenson emphasizes that the only trade business is funded by him and is administered alone consistent with his management capabilities. He’s also liable for the success or failure of this business.
(III) S.R. Davor:
"A sole proprietor is someone who runs his own business without the assistance of a partner. He brings in his own capital and uses all his workforce. He also pays as a gift. I’m being helped by others. "
According to Davar, the only proprietor uses only his resources and doesn't get the assistance of his partner. With the rise in jobs, he may hire some people to assist him get purchased their jobs. Adding a partner changes the form of the organization because it becomes a Partnership issue.
A sole proprietor is someone who uses mm's resources to start out a business, hire people to manage the business on their own, and bear all the advantages and risks of the business on its own.
Characteristics of Personal Business:
(I) Individual Initiatives:
This business starts with the initiative of 1 person. He prepares a blueprint for the venture and coordinates various factors of production. He may hire others to assist, but he has ultimate authority and responsibility. All profits and losses are taken by one individual.
(II) Unlimited Liability:
In a single trade, business liability is unlimited. The owner is liable for all losses arising from the business. Responsibility isn't only the investment in his business, but also his personal property is liable for his business obligations.
(III) Management and Control:
The owner manages the whole business on his own. He makes various plans and executes them under his own supervision. Someone may help him, but the last word control lies with the owner.
(IV) Motivation:
One is the only owner of the business. He receives all profits and suffers losses, if any. There is a direct relationship between effort and reward. The more he works, the more he will earn. He is eager to expand his business activities. He doesn't want to enter the speculative business because of the high risk.
(V) Secret:
All important decisions are made by the owner himself. He keeps all business secrets only to him. Business secrets are very important for small businesses. By keeping the business secret, he prevents competitors from entering the same business.
(VI) There is one sole proprietor and one sole proprietor.
Legally, sole proprietorships and their businesses are not separate entities. The loss of his business is his loss and the debt of his business is his debt.
(VII) Owners and businesses coexist:
In a single trade business, there is no independent business with the owner. Business and owner exist together. If the owner dies, goes bankrupt, or is removed from the scene, the business will be dissolved.
(VIII) Limited Business Area:
The sole proprietorship generally has a limited business area, because of the limited resources and management capabilities of the sole proprietor. He can only arrange limited funds and can oversee small businesses. All decisions are to be made by the owner, so the area of business is limited by his management ability.
(IX) No legal Proceedings:
You can start a stand-alone trading business without any legal proceedings. No formation or registration is required.
(X) Any start and end:
The sole proprietor may start the business at his will and may dissolve it at his discretion as well.
(XI) Freedom in trade choices:
Sole proprietors are free to decide what type of business they want to start. He is not supposed to consult anyone to make such a decision.
(XII) Profit Sharing:
The sole proprietor is the single owner of the business and he receives all the benefits himself. He puts all his efforts into the business and enjoys all the fruits of his work.
Purpose of Independent Trade Business:
A single trade business is established by one person with his or her own resources.
This form of organization is set up for the following purposes:
(I) Channel Individual funds:
Individuals have a small surplus with them. These funds are not enough to set up a large company. People may not like to risk their money in businesses that have no say or control. Instead of keeping your money idle, it's better to set up a small business. Therefore, a single trade business provides a channel for the productive use of individual funds.
(II) Strengthening Distribution Channels:
The only trading business is generally small-scale. People have set up small retail stores under the sole proprietorship. Retailers are an important link in the distribution chain. He is in direct contact with consumers. Without the active involvement of only one trader, the distribution channel from producer to consumer cannot be successful.
(III) Serving Consumers:
Small traders come into direct contact with consumers. Consumers want to buy their daily requirements from the nearest location. The only trader has a store wherever it is available to consumers. Consumers save time by purchasing daily necessities from the nearest retail store.
(IV) Create self-employed Opportunities:
By launching the only trading business, the owner created jobs for himself. Instead of looking for a job outside, this is a form of organization that helps people create their own jobs.
(V) Avoid Concentration of Wealth:
To avoid the concentration of wealth in a small number of funds, a single trading business helps its distribution among many people. When a large number of people enter different businesses, it may be small, but it helps to distribute economic wealth.
(VI) Supporting Large Companies:
The success of large businesses is also related to the support provided by small business units. Smaller units provide ancillary services to larger units. Larger units require many smaller components, from smaller units. As such, a single trade business serves large units by providing everything they do not want to manufacture in-house. In Japan, all large units rely on supply from small units.
Purpose of Independent Trade Business:
A single trade business is established by one person with his or her own resources.
This form of organization is set up for the following purposes:
(I) Channel Individual Funds:
Individuals have a small surplus with them. These funds are not enough to set up a large company. People may not like to risk their money in businesses that have no say or control. Instead of keeping your money idle, it's better to set up a small business. Therefore, a single trade business provides a channel for the productive use of individual funds.
(II) Strengthening Distribution Channels:
The only trading business is generally small-scale. People have set up small retail stores under the sole proprietorship. Retailers are an important link in the distribution chain. He is in direct contact with consumers. Without the active involvement of only one trader, the distribution channel from producer to consumer cannot be successful.
(III) Serving Consumers:
Small traders come into direct contact with consumers. Consumers want to buy their daily requirements from the nearest location. The only trader has a store wherever it is available to consumers. Consumers save time by purchasing daily necessities from the nearest retail store.
(IV) Create Self-Employed Opportunities:
By launching the only trading business, the owner created jobs for himself. Instead of looking for a job outside, this is a form of organization that helps people create their own jobs.
(V) Avoid concentration of wealth:
To avoid the concentration of wealth in a small number of funds, a single trading business helps its distribution among many people. When a large number of people enter different businesses, it may be small, but it helps to distribute economic wealth.
(VI) Supporting large companies:
The success of large businesses is also related to the support provided by small business units. Smaller units provide ancillary services to larger units. Larger units require many smaller components, from smaller units. As such, a single trade business serves large units by providing everything they do not want to manufacture in-house. In Japan, all large units rely on supply from small units.
The Only Trade Business Formation:
A single trade business is such a form of organization that does not require any procedures to establish it. Anyone can start a business whenever they want. There are no legal requirements to form a single trading business. However, if some businesses require prior government sanctions, such procedures must be completed.
The usual decisions to launch all businesses are also made in single trade businesses. The first decision is the choice of a particular business area. To make this decision, you must first assess the potential demand for the product if it is in the manufacturing sector, or the presence of the consumer if it is in the retail industry.
Next, you need to evaluate the resource requirements and availability. In general, the only trader relies on family resources to start a business. With the expansion of banking facilities in most places, single companies are now beginning to use credit lines to expand their jobs. Choosing the right site is very important in a single trade business.
Choosing where to start a business is very important, as most retailers are in the hands of single merchants. Customer requirements must be taken into account when choosing a business site.
Customers want to buy their personal necessities at the nearest location, but they want to go to the main shopping center to buy durable consumer goods such as TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and music systems. The business is set up with various factors in mind. The stand-alone trading business can be closed by the owner at any time. As with other forms of organization, no legal process is required to liquidate this business. Setting up and liquidating a single trade business is both easy.
Legal Status of a Single Trade Business:
The following points explain the legal position of a single trade business.
(I) There is no specific law that requires registration, etc. for this business. The joint-stock company must be established under the Companies Act of 1956, the Partnership company is subject to the Partnership Act of 1932, and the only trading business is not subject to anything. Such a decree. Therefore, this business may be started and dissolved at the discretion of the owner, regardless of statutory provisions.
(II) Single trade business is subject to general land law. If there is a provision to obtain a license to start a specific business, the sole proprietor also obtains a license before starting such a business. Those who want to start a wine shop are expected to get a license from the state government. Sole proprietors who want to enter this business are certainly expected to comply with this law.
(III) The sole proprietor and her business are the same. Business exists only with sole proprietors. If he dies or otherwise disappears from the scene, the business will be dissolved. The owner and his business have one personality.
(IV) The sole proprietorship's liability is unlimited. When a business is dissolved, there is no distinction between business assets and private assets of a sole proprietor, and business loans and personal loans.
Self-Employed Suitability:
The amount of capital and management skills required for a particular business influences decisions about the shape of the organization. Smaller businesses have fewer capital requirements and sole proprietorships are the most appropriate form of organization.
The need for capital is increasing due to the improvement of industrial technology and the devising of new production methods. Other forms of organizations such as Partnerships and corporations have also become popular. There are certain types of companies where the sole proprietorship is still the most appropriate form of organization. This type of organization is also suitable for certain situations.
These situations are as follows:
(I) If the market is local:
If the market for products is confined to a particular location, the scale of business operations will be small. The amount of capital required is low and normal management skills are sufficient. In this situation, the sole proprietorship is best. Most retailers are managed by only one trader.
(II) If you need personal contact with the customer:
Personal contact with the customer may be required. Customers may have preferences or preferences for certain things. In this situation, a self-employed organization is suitable. Doctors and lawyers need to be in direct contact with patients and clients. Customers may like to sew their clothes together. Therefore, in all of these cases, the sole proprietor will be more useful.
(III) Speculative Business:
In a speculative business, product demand and prices change rapidly. Businessmen need to make quick decisions. Sole proprietors can make immediate decisions depending on the situation. He doesn't have to talk to anyone else. So, he can decide things for himself. No other organization is as speculative as the sole proprietorship.
Social Desirability of Private Business:
Sole proprietorship restrictions have necessitated the development of other forms of organization. The widespread use of other forms of organization does not mean that sole proprietorships have been excluded. Rather, it continues to be the most popular form of organization in all countries. This form of organization also has social desirability.
Its social need is due to the following reasons.
(I) Employment of a large number of people:
This form of organization can be started alone, but he takes others to help. The number of only traders is very large in all countries and they employ many as their helpers. Therefore, sole proprietors can provide employment to a large number of people.
(II) Need for less capital:
This form of organization can be undertaken by anyone by any means. Even people with few resources can start a business on a small scale. Vegetable sellers can start a business for hundreds of rupees and regain capital at the end of the day. Therefore, this type of form encourages people to do independent business.
(III) Low risk:
In general, the sole proprietorship is started on a small scale and less investment is made. Because of the low risk, you can change your business if it is not appropriate.
(IV) Offering low-priced products:
In this way, we provide consumers with products at low prices. The only number of traders is large, they are in fierce competition with each other, and consumers are offered products at competitive rates. In general, business expenses are low. This allows the only trader to sell their products at a lower price.
(V) Equal Distribution of Income:
This form of organization acts as a constraint on the monopoly tendencies of other forms of organization. Many people enter the business. Therefore, this results in an equal distribution of income. Everyone can invest their savings and get a fair return on it. When a business is in the hands of a few, it brings a concentration of wealth in the hands of only some.
(VI) Useful for small producers:
The only trader buys goods from small producers and sells them to consumers. Many intermediaries are excluded from distribution channels. Some of the profits that the intermediary earns in the form of commissions are left to the producers and some are passed on to consumers in the form of low prices.
(VII) Helping Consumers:
Consumers are helped by some traders in making their purchases. The only trader opens a store on the street so that consumers can buy from nearby stores. Merchants supply products even at the front door.
(VIII) Functions as a training center.
The only trading business offers the opportunity to learn business techniques. With less investment, you can afford to learn by trial and error. You can expand it later by bearing the various strengths and weaknesses of your business. Therefore, this is a good organizational form for receiving business training.
Advantages
1. Easy to form: Forming and organizing a sole proprietor's business is very easy and easy. There is no legal procedure.
2. Easy to manage: A small organization. The owner can easily manage it.
3. Profit incentives: Sole proprietors enjoy all the benefits for themselves. The motivation for this profit is an incentive to work hard.
4. Quick decision: He is the only organizer, so he can make quick decisions. He can act swiftly in response to changes in the market.
5. Customer contact: He is the owner and manager of concern. By building good relationships with our customers, we will be in a position to personally study their tastes and needs.
6. Business secrets: He can keep business secrets for himself. Keeping confidential is an important issue for all types of corporate organizations.
7. Smooth operation: Since he is a sole proprietor, there is no disagreement or controversy. It helps the smooth execution of concerns.
8. Efficiency and economy: Organizations are small. He can be a close director. He can reduce the cost of management and all sorts of waste. He can run his business efficiently.
9. Flexibility: Business changes can be adopted at any time. Flexibility is promoted with a small investment. It can be moved from place to place very easily.
10. Family Training: He gets the help of his family members in maintaining business. His children are trained in business activities.
11. Self-Employed: Easy to get started with small units. Nationalized banks are also supporting this direction.
12. Social Benefits: It offers many individuals an opportunity. Many can become entrepreneurs with limited resources.
13. Tax Benefits: Income tax is levied on the sole proprietor's personal income, not on the interests of concern. Therefore, it is advantageous.
Restrictions or Disadvantages of Sole Proprietors
The Sole Proprietorship also suffers from certain serious limitations (weaknesses).
1. Limited Capital: The use of limited capital means only limited profits. If you need to grow your business, you may not have enough resources.
2. Limited Skills: Since there is only one man, management ability is limited.
3. Limited Borrowing Capacity: The sole proprietor's borrowing capacity is limited to the extent of his financial position.
4. Unlimited liability: The creditor can withdraw the loan amount not only from the assets of the business, but also from his personal assets. Therefore, his liability is unlimited.
5. Make Hurry Decisions: The sole proprietor makes all the decisions himself. So, there may be a hasty and thoughtless decision
6. Short-lived: If the sole proprietor has no children, or if his children are not interested in continuing the business, the business will be terminated. We do not guarantee a continuous presence in this type of business.
7. No division of labor: Since it is a small unit, it is not possible to introduce a division of labor into management.
8. Employee reliance: With business expansion, it is inevitable that owners will rely on paid managers.
9. Limited Business Area: The business is small. Therefore, the activity cannot go beyond a specific area.
10. Lack of Economies of Scale: Sole proprietors have only small businesses. He is unable to do a large business due to lack of financial resources. Therefore, he cannot enjoy the economy of large-scale production, buying and selling.
Key takeaways:
- A private business is an unincorporated business with only one owner who pays personal income tax on profits.
- Sole proprietors are easy to set up and dismantle because of the lack of government involvement and are popular with small business owners and contractors.
- Many sole proprietors will be rebuilt in LLC in sync with the expansion of the company.
- For example, the debt of a sole proprietor is also the debt of the owner. However, the profits of the sole proprietor are also the profits of the owner, as all profits flow directly to the business owner.
- The main advantages of sole proprietorship are the benefits of pass-through tax mentioned above, ease of creation, and low rates of creation and maintenance.
- The disadvantages of sole proprietors are the unlimited liability of owners across businesses and the difficulty of raising capital through established channels, especially through the issuance of shares and the acquisition of bank loans and credit lines. Is.
- Therefore, an entrepreneur begins as an entity with unlimited liability.
- As your business grows, you often move to limited liability companies such as LLCs and LLPs, or companies such as S Corp, C Corp, and Benefit Corp.
- A sole proprietor is very different from a company (corp.), a limited liability company (LLC), or a limited liability Partnership (LLP) in that no separate legal entity is created.
- As a result, sole proprietorship owners are not exempt from the debt borne by the entity.
The Indian Companies Act was revolutionized by the 2013 Companies Act, introducing a variety of new concepts that did not exist before. The introduction of the One Person Company concept was one of the game changers. A whole new way of starting a business has been recognized, giving the flexibility that an entity like a company can offer. It also protected the limited liability that partnerships and sole proprietors lacked.
Prior to the enactment of the new Companies Act of 2013, the ability of individuals to set up a company had already been confirmed by various other countries such as the United States, China, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Definition of one company
A one-person company is a company with only one member based on Article 2, Paragraph 62 of the Companies Act 2013. One Person Company (OPC) is functionally a company with only one shareholder, as members of the company are recognized as shareholders of the company or members of the Memorandum of Understanding.
OPCs are usually formed when a business has only one founder or promoter. Because of the many benefits of OPC, entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business prioritize creating OPCs over sole proprietors.
Differences between One Person Company and sole proprietors
OPC and personal business forms may look similar because both business forms involve one person who owns the business, but in reality, they are quite different from each other. Increase. The nature of the debt carried by both of them is the main difference between the two forms.
OPC, a unique and independent legal entity that is different from the promoter, has its own liabilities and assets. Promoters cannot be personally responsible for paying off the company's debt.
On the other hand, sole proprietors and their owners are the same. Therefore, if the business's liabilities are not fulfilled, the promoter's assets will be attached and sold by law.
Characteristics of a one-man company
The outline of One Person Company is as follows.
- Private enterprises
Sections 3 (1) (c) of the Companies Act 2013 states that one person can set up a company for any purpose permitted by law. OPC is further described as a private sector.
2. Single-Member
Unlike other private companies, OPC can only have one shareholder or member.
3. Candidate
The only member of the company nominates candidates when registering the company. This is a unique feature of OPC and unlike all other types of enterprises.
4. There is no permanent inheritance
Due to the death of the only member of the company, the candidate can choose to refuse or become the only member. Other types of companies have adopted the concept of permanent inheritance.
5. At least one director
There must be at least one OPC director in this case. There can be up to 15 directors.
6. No minimum paid-up capital
For OPC, the minimum paid-up capital is not stipulated by the Companies Act 2013.
7. Special privilege
OPCs under the Companies Act enjoy many privileges and tax exemptions not granted to other types of companies.
8. A company's financial statements consist of an income statement, a balance sheet, and account notes. The cash flow statement may not be included in the financial statements.
9. Only one director is required to sign the financial statements / board report.
10. One company must submit a copy of its financial statements to the registrar within 180 days of the end of the fiscal year.
11. The annual report of a one-person company shall be signed by the company secretary or, in the absence of the company secretary, the directors of the company.
12. You must notify the registrar of all contracts entered into. It must also be recorded in the minutes of the meeting within 15 days of the approval date of the board of directors.
13. An individual shall not be eligible to establish more than one private company or be a candidate for more than one such company.
14. Minors cannot be members or candidates of the One Person Company. You can also hold shares with beneficial profits.
15. One Person Company may not engage in non-bank financial investment activities, including investment in corporate securities.
16. All business traded by the Board of Directors shall be recorded in the minutes maintained under Article 118.
17. A single company may not voluntarily convert to any type of company until two years have passed since its establishment. However, this does not apply when the paid-up capital exceeds 50 Raku or when the average sales for the period exceeds 2 crores.
18. The Memorandum of Understanding of a one-person company shall indicate the names of other persons / candidates who will be members of the company until the date of transfer of shares to the statutory heir in the event of the death or non-contract of the subscriber.
19. Written consent, along with the Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation, shall be submitted to the registrar at the time of establishment of the One Person Company.
20. Candidate / others may withdraw his consent at any time.
21. Candidates are subject to change at any time by notifying others and staying intimate with the company. Next, the company needs to do the same intimately with the registrar.
Formation of a one-man company
An OPC can be created by registering your name on the Memorandum of Understanding of the Association by yourself and satisfying other prerequisites stipulated in the Companies Act 2013. The MoA must also declare all the candidate details. The only member of the company if the former member dies or if the former member is unable to sign a contract.
The consent of the MoA and the nominee to its nomination shall be submitted to the Company Registrar in addition to the application for registration. The candidate can revoke his name at any time by submitting the required application to the registrar. The member also has the right to cancel his nomination later.
Membership of one company
In India, only natural persons who are citizens and residents of the country are eligible to create an OPC. Candidates for OPC are also guided by the same directive. Also, such a natural person is not allowed to be a member or candidate for more than one OPC at any given time.
One of the important points is that only natural persons can be members of OPC, which does not apply in the case of businesses. The company itself becomes a member and can own shares in the company. In addition, minors are prohibited by law from becoming members or candidates for OPC.
Converting from one company (OPC) to another
Regulations that monitor the formation of OPCs clearly prevent the conversion of OPCs into enterprises under Article 8 of philanthropic purposes. OPC cannot voluntarily convert to another type of company until two years have passed since its establishment.
One company privilege
- One company benefits from the following privileges and exemptions under the Companies Act:
- OPC does not need to hold an annual meeting.
- The cash flow statement does not need to be included in the financial statements.
- Directors can also sign annual reports. The company secretary is not compulsorily needed.
- The provisions regarding independent directors do not apply to OPC.
- Directors can bring back more compensation than other companies.
Procedure for establishing a one-man company
- Obtain the proposed director's Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
- Obtain the director identification number (DIN) of the proposed director.
- Select the appropriate company name and use FORM INC-1 to apply to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for the availability of the name.
- After approval of the name, FORM INC-2 shall apply for the establishment of One Person Company within 60 days of submission of FORM INC-1.
- Draft Memorandum of Understanding and Articles of Incorporation.
- Electronically sign various documents such as the basic articles of incorporation and articles of incorporation and submit them to the company registrar.
- Payment of necessary fees and stamp duty to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
- Scrutiny of documents by company registrar.
- Receipt of registration certificate or corporation establishment certificate from company registrar.
- Please enjoy the status of One Person Company.
Key takeaways:
- As the name implies, One Person Company is a form of privately held company with a separate legal entity formed by only one member. These companies have only one member and therefore enjoy certain privileges or exemptions compared to other companies.
- One Person Company can only be established as a limited liability company.
- There is only one member / shareholder.
- At least one director is required and only one shareholder can be the only director.
- If the Articles of Incorporation do not include the name of the first director, a member of the One Person Company will be considered the first director until the director is officially appointed.
- The minimum amount of paid-in capital is 10,000 rupees.
- The word "One Person Company" must appear in parentheses below the company name to distinguish it from other forms of company.
- There is no need to hold an annual meeting (AGM) every year.
- The provisions of the Board of Directors or the court for convening an extraordinary general meeting do not apply to one-person companies.
- All provisions regarding the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, such as notice period, notice content, description, quorum requirements, agents and votes, do not apply to the One Person Company.
The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise is a completely unique organizational shape in India. The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s organisation is created via way of means of the operation of the regulation. There isn't any separate prison entity break free the member prison entity.
The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise is controlled below Hindu regulation in place of partnership regulation. Membership on this shape of commercial enterprise organisation can most effective be received via way of means of start or via way of means of marriage to a person who's already a member of the joint Hindu own circle of relatives.
"This own circle of relatives is called a stepfamily while or extra households stay and paintings together, make investments their assets and body of workers in a joint stock, and conform to proportion earnings and losses together."
There are colleges in Hindu regulation. One is Dayabaga, that is famous in Bengal and Assam, and the alternative is Mitakushara, that is famous in different countries. According to Mitakushara's regulation, the belongings of a communal own circle of relatives has the proper of a son via way of means of start. This way that after a son is born in a town circle of relatives, he profits hobby withinside the belongings at the same time owned via way of means of the own circle of relatives.
The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise is controlled and controlled via way of means of an unmarried individual known as a "karuta" or "supervisor". The karuta or supervisor works in session with different participants of the own circle of relatives, however in the end he has the very last say. Karta's legal responsibility is limitless, however the legal responsibility of different participants is restricted to their stocks withinside the commercial enterprise.
Features of the Joint Hindu Family Business:
The predominant capabilities of the joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise are:
1. Compliant with Hindu regulation:
The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise is controlled below Hindu regulation.
There are colleges in Hindu regulation.
(I) Dayabaga, and
(II) Mitakushara.
2. Management:
Everything withinside the joint Hindu own circle of relatives is controlled via way of means of one individual called the "karuta" or "supervisor". Karuta is the oldest male family member. He works in session with different participants of his own circle of relatives, however in the long run he has the very last say.
Family participants have entire self assurance and self-assurance in Karuta. Only Karuta has the proper to address outsiders. However, different participants can most effective address outsiders with the permission of Karuta.
3. Birth club:
Family club can most effective be received via way of means of start. As quickly as a male infant is born withinside the own circle of relatives, he turns into a member. Membership does now no longer require consent or consent.
4. Responsibility:
With the exception of Karta, the legal responsibility of all different participants is restricted to their stocks withinside the commercial enterprise. Karta isn't most effective accountable for the quantity of his proportion withinside the commercial enterprise, however his separate property may be connected as well, and the quantity of debt may be recovered from his separate property.
5. Permanent lifestyles:
The death, insanity or financial ruin of a family member does now no longer have an effect on the lifestyles of a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise. The own circle of relatives keeps to paintings.
6. Karuta Implicit Authority:
In a joint own circle of relative’s organisation, most effective Carta has the implicit authority to settlement debt and pledge the organisation's credit score and belongings for the ordinary functions of the organisation's commercial enterprise.
7. Minor additionally partner:
Partnerships may also permit minors to enjoy the partnership, however they cannot be co-partners. In a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s organisation, minors are partners.
8. Dissolution:
The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise can most effective be dissolved at the desire of the whole own circle of relatives. An unmarried member does now no longer have the proper to dissolve the commercial enterprise.
Benefits of a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise:
1. Easy to get started:
Starting a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise may be very easy. You do not should face prison court cases along with registration. No consent required.
2. Efficient control:
The control of the joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise is focused withinside the arms of the own circle of relatives karuta. In this commercial enterprise, Karta makes all of the choices and implements them with the assist of different participants. Other participants do now no longer intervene together along with his control.
3. Secret:
In a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise, all choices are made via way of means of the "karuta" itself. He is able to preserve all matters to himself and preserve entire secrets and techniques in all matters.
4. Quick decision:
Karta is the most effective individual who manages and directs the commercial enterprise. He cannot speak to everyone while creating a decision. This ensures a brief or brief decision. As the most effective master, he makes brief choices and takes benefit of that opportunity.
5. Economy:
The economic system is important to the fulfilment of any commercial enterprise. It is balanced and maintained in a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise. Family playing cards spend cash with amazing care and economic system.
6. Credit Facility:
In a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise, there are extra credit score lines. One of the motives for that is that "karuta" has limitless legal responsibility. Karuta has a private courting with others, which additionally enables to construct credibility.
7. Natural love among contributors:
In a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s enterprise, it is the herbal affection that contributors have with every different. It allows you run your enterprise greater correctly and smoothly.
8. Freedom to pick an enterprise:
Karta is loose to pick the enterprise of her choice. He does not must depend upon others.
Disadvantages of Joint Hindu Family Business:
The risks of the joint Hindu own circle of relative’s enterprise are:
1. Limited club:
Business club is limited to own circle of relative’s contributors simplest. Outsiders can't be contributors of a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s enterprise.
2. Limited investment sources:
Capital is constrained to the assets of simplest one own circle of relatives. This isn't sufficient to fulfil the enterprise necessities of the expansion. Therefore, the dimensions of the enterprise stay small. Karta can't take gain of the big economic system because of constrained investment.
3. Limited control skills:
All control capabilities which might be critical to the achievement of your enterprise are finished with the aid of using your own circle of relative’s cards. Karta won't be capable of carry out all control capabilities because of time, electricity and ability restrictions. Due to constrained enterprise length and monetary assets, it could now no longer be feasible to stable the offerings of experts in numerous fields along with purchasing, manufacturing and marketing.
4. Unlimited legal responsibility:
Karta's legal responsibility is unlimited. Karta isn't simplest liable for the volume of his proportion withinside the enterprise, however his separate belongings may be connected as well, and the quantity of debt may be recovered from his separate belongings. This component caps enterprise boom and expansion.
5. Misuse of strength:
The control of the joint Hindu own circle of relative’s enterprise is focused withinside the fingers of the own circle of relatives karuta. No different member can intervene together along with his control. This can result in misuse of strength, and Carta might also additionally use strength for his non-public benefit.
Key takeaways:
- The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise is a completely unique organizational shape in India.
- The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise is controlled below Hindu regulation in place of partnership regulation.
- The joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise is controlled and controlled via way of means of an unmarried individual known as a "karuta" or "supervisor".
- Everything withinside the joint Hindu own circle of relatives is controlled via way of means of one individual called the "karuta" or "supervisor".
- Family club can most effective be received via way of means of start.
- In a joint own circle of relative’s organisation, most effective Carta has the implicit authority to settlement debt and pledge the organisation's credit score and belongings for the ordinary functions of the organisation's commercial enterprise.
- Starting a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise may be very easy.
- Karta is the most effective individual who manages and directs the commercial enterprise.
- In a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s commercial enterprise, there are extra credit score lines.
- Business club is limited to own circle of relative’s contributors simplest. Outsiders can't be contributors of a joint Hindu own circle of relative’s enterprise.
- All control capabilities which might be critical to the achievement of your enterprise are finished with the aid of using your own circle of relative’s cards.
- The control of the joint Hindu own circle of relative’s enterprise is focused withinside the fingers of the own circle of relatives karuta.
What is a Partnership?
A Partnership is a type of business in which a formal agreement is reached between two or more people who agree to be co-owners, share the responsibility of running the organization, and share the income or loss generated by the business.
In India, all aspects and functions of the Partnership are managed under the 1932 India Partnership Act. This particular law is a Partnership between two or more individuals or parties that accepts to share the benefits generated by the business under the supervision of all members or on behalf of other members. It explains.
Partnership Features:
Some of the features of the Partnership are:
1. Agreement between partners: It is a group of two or more individuals, and a Partnership arises from an agreement or contract. Agreements form the basis of associations between partners. Such an agreement is in writing. Oral agreements are fair and legal. To avoid controversy, it's always good if the partner has a copy of the written agreement.
2. Two or more: At least two people must have a common goal in order to articulate the Partnership. In other words, the minimum number of partners in a company is two. However, there is a limit to the maximum number of people.
3. Profit Sharing: Another important element of Partnership is that agreements between partners must share the benefits and losses of trading concerns. However, the definition held by the Partnership law is clear. Partnerships are associations between people who have agreed to share business interests, and loss sharing is implicit. Therefore, it is important to share profits and losses.
4. Business Motivation: It is important for a company to run any business and should have a motivation to make a profit.
5. Mutual Business: Partners are both owners and agents of the company. Actions taken by one partner can affect other partners and companies. We can conclude that this serves as a test of Partnership for all partners.
6. Unlimited Liability: All partners in the Partnership have unlimited liability.
Types of Partnership
Partnerships can be divided into different types by state or place of business. Here are some general aspects of the three most common types of Partnerships.
General Partnership
A Partnership is made up of two or more owners who run the business. In this Partnership, each partner represents a company with equal rights. All partners have the right to participate in management activities, decision making and manage the business. Similarly, profits, liabilities, and liabilities are evenly shared and evenly divided.
In other words, the definition of a Partnership can be described as a Partnership in which rights and responsibilities are equally shared in terms of management and decision making. Each partner must take full responsibility for the debts and responsibilities incurred by the other partners. If one partner is sued, all other partners are considered responsible. The creditor or court holds the personal assets of the partner. Therefore, most partners do not choose this Partnership.
Limited Partnership
This Partnership includes both general and limited partners. The General Partner has unlimited liability and manages the business and other limited liability partners. A limited liability company has limited control over its business (limited to his investment). They have nothing to do with the day-to-day operations of the company.
In most cases, Limited Partners only invest and share profits. They are not interested in participating in management or decision making. This non-involvement means that they do not have the right to compensate for the loss of Partnership from the income tax return.
Limited Liability Partnership
In a limited liability Partnership (LLP), all partners have limited liability. Each partner is protected from the legal and financial mistakes of the other partners. Limited liability Partnerships are similar to limited liability companies (LLCs), but not limited liability Partnerships or Partnerships.
Voluntary Partnership
A voluntary Partnership can be defined as if the expiration of the Partnership company is not mentioned. Under Section 7 of the Indian Partnership Act of 1932, the two conditions that a company must meet in order to become a voluntary Partnership are:
- Partnership agreements must not have a fixed expiration date.
- No special Partnership decisions should be mentioned.
Therefore, if the term and decision are stated in the contract, it is not a voluntary Partnership. Also, if the expiration date of the company is initially set, but the operation of the company continues beyond the above date. It is free to be considered a Partnership.
Indian Partnership Act,1932
Since most businesses in India employ partnership businesses, the India Partnership Act was enacted on October 1, 1932 to monitor and manage such partnerships. Under this partnership law, an agreement is reached between two or more people who agree to operate the business. Together, they share the profits they earn from this business.
Partnership Benefits:
- Easy Formation-The contract can be made verbally or printed as a contract to enter as a partner and set up a company.
- Large Resources – Unlike sole proprietors, where all donations are made by one person, partnerships allow company partners to donate more capital and other resources as needed.
- Flexibility – Partners can start making changes when they think they need to achieve the desired result or change the situation.
- Risk sharing – All losses incurred by the company are evenly distributed among each partner.
- Different Skill Combinations – Partnerships have the benefits of different partners' knowledge, skills, experience and talent.
Partnership Example:
Below are some examples of brand Partnerships.
- Red Bull and GoPro
- Spotify and Uber
- Levies and Pinterest
- Maruti Suzuki
- Hindustan Oil
Key takeaways:
- A Partnership is a type of business in which a formal agreement is reached between two or more people who agree to be co-owners, share the responsibility of running the organization, and share the income or loss generated by the business.
- At least two people must have a common goal in order to articulate the Partnership
- A Partnership is made up of two or more owners who run the business.
- In other words, the definition of a Partnership can be described as a Partnership in which rights and responsibilities are equally shared in terms of management and decision making.
- The General Partner has unlimited liability and manages the business and other limited liability partners.
- In a limited liability Partnership (LLP), all partners have limited liability. Each partner is protected from the legal and financial mistakes of the other partners. Limited liability Partnerships are similar to limited liability companies (LLCs), but not limited liability Partnerships or Partnerships.
- A voluntary Partnership can be defined as if the expiration of the Partnership company is not mentioned.
- The contract can be made verbally or printed as a contract to enter as a partner and set up a company.
Introduction
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Formation of company
Important Stages in the formation of a company
The whole process of company formation can be divided into four stages as given below.
- Promotion of a Company
- Registration of a Company
- Certificate of Incorporation; and
- Commencement of the Business.
1. Company promotion:
A company cannot be established by itself. It is the result of the efforts of individuals or groups of people or institutions. That is, it must be promoted by some people. The process of promoting a business begins with the idea of an idea and ends when the idea is put into action. That is, the establishment of a company and the start of a business.
Who is the promoter of the company?
Successful promoters are wealth creators and economic prophets. People who are involved in the promotion of a company are called promoters. He came up with the idea of starting a business and took all the steps necessary to make a company a reality.
For example, Dhirubhai Ambani is the promoter of Reliance Industries.
Promoters find ways to raise money, research business ideas, arrange funding, raise resources, and establish a going concern.
The Company’s Act does not give promoters legal status. He is in the position of a trustee.
Promoter type
There are various types of promoters, including professional promoters, temporary promoters, promoter companies, financial promoters, entrepreneurs, lawyers and engineers.
2. Company registration
It is registration that gives birth to a company. A company is only properly formed if it is officially registered under the Companies Act.
Registration Procedure
The important documents that you need to submit to the company registrar to register your company are:
a. Basic Articles of Incorporation: A minimum of 7 people must sign a public company and 2 people must sign a public company. Must be stamped properly.
b. Articles of Incorporation: This document is signed by everyone who has signed the Articles of Association.
c. List of Directors: Make a list of directors' names, addresses and occupations and submit them to the company's registration body.
d. Written Consent of Directors: Written consent of a director who has agreed to act as a director must be submitted to the Registrar with a written commitment to acquire and pay qualified shares.
e. Notification of registered office address: It is also customary to submit a notification of the address of the company's registered office when the company is established. It will be issued within 30 days from the date of establishment.
f. Legal Declaration: Legal Declaration by Defender of the Supreme Court or high court or a lawyer or counsel qualified to appear in the High Court. Practicing a certified accountant in India, engaged in the establishment of a company, or
It is mentioned that the legal requirements and the rules below are being observed by the person listed in the article as a director, managing director, secretary or manager of the company. This must be submitted to the company's registration authority.
Once the required documents have been submitted to the registrar with a prescribed fee, the registrar will scrutinize the documents. When the registrar is filled, the name of the company is entered in the register. The registrar then issues a certificate called the Certificate of Incorporation.
3. Establishment certificate
Upon registration of the Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation and other documents, the registrar issues a certificate called the "Certificate of Establishment". Issuing a certificate is proof of the fact that the company has been established and is in compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act.
4. Business start certificate
Private companies can start their business as soon as they obtain a proof of establishment. A public company can only start a business after obtaining a "business start certificate". After the company obtains the certificate of establishment, the public company issues a prospectus to invite the general public to join its equity capital. Modify the minimum subscription. Next, you need to sell the minimum number of shares listed in the prospectus.
Once the required number of shares have been sold, a proof of receipt of all the money will be sent to the registrar along with a letter from the bank.
The registrar then scrutinizes the document. If he is happy, he will issue a certificate known as a "business start certificate". This is the definitive proof of starting a business.
Meaning of Joint Stock Company:
Businesses owned by investors or shareholders are known as joint-stock companies. A joint-stock company is a voluntary organization of individuals who provide money or monetary value for a common purpose. No one can enter this business without his / her interest.
You can raise public funds by issuing shares. To make large investments, public funds are used for operations such as the production, expansion and purchase of assets.
Definition of Company:
"A corporation is intended as an organization of many people who donate money or the value of money to common stock and use it for some common purpose."
-Justice Lindley
"A corporation is an artificial person who is invisible, intangible, and exists only from a legal point of view."
-Chief Justice Marshall
"A joint-stock company is a voluntary association of individuals for profit that divides capital into transferable shares and whose ownership is a condition of membership."
Features of the Company:
To clarify more about a corporation, let's move on to the following characteristics.
1. Corporate joint-stock company:
The company and its members are separate individuals. All business of the company is done under its own name and you can buy and sell assets under your own name. In the corporate form, the board of directors can use the stamp of a company that cannot use its name instead of the company name to control all operations of the business.
2. Artificial person:
The company is an artificial person created by law. It can be said that all business activities are carried out by all human resources, but that does not mean that the company is a natural person. When doing business, we use the company name.
3. Registration:
This is the legal form required to establish a company. If you do not register your company, you will not be able to proceed smoothly.
Under the Companies Act of 1956, all companies are required to register in order to do business without problems.
4. Common seal:
The company cannot sign itself. All activities are carried out through a group of people associated with the company. Therefore, anyone who acts on behalf of the company can use a common stamp instead of the company's signature.
Documents without stamps or common seals are not considered legal documents of the company.
5. Transferability of shares:
Members can freely transfer the shares of the company. Any member who wants to sell their shares is free to sell and cancel their membership from the company.
In the case of a public company, the transfer of shares is easy, but in the case of a private company, members cannot sell or easily transfer their shares.
6. Ownership and management:
The company and its members are separate from each other, and when it comes to ownership, shareholders are the owners who own and invest in the company. When talking about control, shareholders elect a board of directors that controls the overall operation of the business.
Therefore, ownership and management are different. The company is owned by shareholders and the management of the operation of the company is in the hands of the board of directors elected by the owner of the company.
7. Responsibility:
In the company, members have limited liability within the scope of the stock capital provided by the members.
Example: If a person buys 2000 shares each worth 10 rupees, that person's liability is limited to 20,000 Rs only.
8. Continuous existence:
The company survives and is independent of its members. Members can enter and leave, but it does not affect the operation of the company. The company can only be dissolved through legal proceedings.
Key takeaways:
- Our corporate law consulting services are specially designed to help the board of directors and key stakeholders in the company address concerns about increasing complexity.
- The 2013 Companies Act, which came into force on April 1, 2014, has brought about a fundamental change in the field of corporate governance.
- A company cannot be established by itself.
- Successful promoters are wealth creators and economic prophets.
- There are various types of promoters, including professional promoters, temporary promoters, promoter companies, financial promoters, entrepreneurs, lawyers and engineers.
- Legal Declaration by Defender of the Supreme Court or high court or a lawyer or counsel qualified to appear in the High Court.
- Once the required documents have been submitted to the registrar with a prescribed fee, the registrar will scrutinize the documents.
- Private companies can start their business as soon as they obtain a proof of establishment.
- You can raise public funds by issuing shares
- The company and its members are separate individuals.
- The company is an artificial person created by law
- In the company, members have limited liability within the scope of the stock capital provided by the members.
Cooperatives are voluntary organizations that started with the purpose of serving members. This is a form of business in which individuals in the same class work together to promote a common goal.
These are generally formed by the poor or weak parts of society. It reflects the desire of the poor to stand on their feet and to have their own strengths.
His philosophy on the formation of a co-operative society is "for all, and for all." Cooperation works as if you were helping others.
Co-operatives are a special type of society, established by economically vulnerable people to improve and enhance their economic condition with the help of each other.
Many corporate organizations have the main motivation to make a profit and exploit their customers.
However, this organization is based on helping each other through the available resources, offering products to members of society without profit or at a low price.
Simply put, we know that cooperation means working together to improve their financial condition. This organization is based on "for all, and for all."
Therefore, this organization works with the mutual cooperation of all members. In this organization, all members are equal and their rights are freely available. Therefore, the "one man, one vote" system will become widespread in this society.
Many companies were founded to make money, but co-operatives have the incentive to serve members of society for social welfare so as not to make money.
The first co-operative was founded in 1844 by Robert Owen under the name "Rochdale Society of Episers".
The main purpose of this society was to save the poor who offer goods at lower prices than the market price, eliminate half-hearted madness and provide better service to its members.
In other words, a co-operative is a group of people who actively participate in an organization to protect their economic and social interests.
Co-operatives are free to join and leave the co-operative if they wish, but they cannot transfer their contributions.
Co-operatives are a society whose purpose is to promote the financial interests of its members in accordance with the principles of co-operatives.
According to Culvert, co-operatives are a form of organization in which people voluntarily connect as human beings on the basis of equality to promote their financial interests.
Co-operatives are just one aspect of a vast movement that promotes the voluntary association of individuals with a common need to join together to achieve a common economic goal.
Characteristics of co-operatives
Based on the above definition, the following characteristics of the co-operative organization can be derived.
- Voluntary association
Anyone with a common interest is free to join the co-operative. There are no restrictions on caste, creed, religion, colour, etc. Anyone can leave at any time after notifying society.
It is the specialty of every co-operative. The co-operative requires a minimum of 10 members, but there is no maximum membership limit.
b. Independent corporation
After registration, the co-operative is recognized by law as a separate legal entity. It acquires a very clear and independent identity that its members can purchase, dispose of, sue, and sue.
c. Democratic management
Equality is the essence of co-operative enterprises governed by the principles of democracy. All members have equal rights to the functional management of the society.
Therefore, each member has only a single voting right, regardless of the number of shares held or the investment.
In the case of co-operatives, "one man, one vote" is a rule of thumb, so members do not detect functional conditions.
d. Service motive
The main purpose of forming a co-operative is for mutual benefit through self-help and collective efforts. Profit is not on the agenda of co-operatives.
But if members like it, they can do the activities they choose to create surpluses to cover their daily expenses.
e. Utilization of surplus
A part of the surplus generated by the business operation will be recorded in another reserve, and a part will be distributed as a dividend to the members.
f. Cash transaction
One exception to co-operative societies is, like any other business, when you don't go for credit sales. We sell products only in cash.
As a result, co-operatives are unlikely to face financial difficulties because they do not collect membership fees. Members can only purchase on credit basis, which is an exception to the current rules.
Fixed price of return
All contributors are to offer capital to set up a co-operative or to enroll in as a member of a co-operative.
Government manage
The authorities regulate all co-operatives withinside the United States of America via numerous guidelines and guidelines which might be sometimes assembled.
National co-operatives want to be registered, and now and again distinct kingdom governments enact regulation at the registration and functioning of kingdom co-operatives.
Capital
Social capital is raised with the aid of using fairness capital from its contributors.
However, maximum of the price range is both authorities-financed or backed and supported with the aid of using the relevant or kingdom authorities, or pinnacle co-operative establishments which include the kingdom and the relevant banks working in that kingdom. It is procured with the aid of using society.
Cooperative Principles
Below are a number of the concepts that co-operatives stand for.
- Voluntary association
Co-operative club is voluntary and open to all adults with not unusual place hobbies. Anyone may be a member of a business enterprise, irrespective of caste, creed, color, gender, or religion.
b. Autonomy
Cooperatives are self-governing bodies. It enjoys the reputation of autonomy due to the fact it's far a self-sufficient, self-renewal, and self-controlled business enterprise. It survives as it isn't laid low with the dying of running people.
c. Capital
Co-operative capital is raised withinside the shape of fairness capital from its contributors. Equity capital isn't sufficient to cowl working costs, so we borrow loans from the authorities or pinnacle co-operative corporations.
d. Service motive
It is prepared to offer carrier to its contributors and now no longer to make a profit.
e. Democratic control
The operation of the co-operative is on the road of democracy. Management belongs to the Steering Committee band elected with the aid of using the contributors.
The contributors as an entire decide control guidelines and guidelines, and the steerage committee capabilities withinside the framework of the concepts set with the aid of using the whole.
f. Government manage
Because co-operatives are registered, they may be challenge to authorities guidelines and guidelines.
g. Member reputation
In co-operatives, every member is given one vote, irrespective of the range of stocks they own. No one on this business enterprise can manage society primarily based totally on his inventory capital.
h. Distribution of surplus
Co-operative profits are shipped to contributors primarily based totally on their capital contributions.
i. Cash transaction
Cooperative transactions are carried out in cash. It in no way permits the precept of credit score in its alternate practices.
j. Mutual support
It is continually aimed toward fostering a spirit of cooperation among contributors. All contributors of society want to behave withinside the high-quality hobbies of others. It is primarily based totally at the precept of "for all and for all".
The cause of the co-operative
- Cooperatives and corporations have numerous major functions.
- Such corporations are taken into consideration to be collectively controlled with the aid of using folks those paintings for and people who get hold of offerings from the business enterprise. Therefore, in essence, there's an excessive stage of cooperation among those parties.
- Co-operatives have been at the start created to attach commercial enterprise proprietors with their body of workers. They brought about the exercise of personal businesses being "split" into inventory, which changed into given to personnel at numerous ranges of the employer.
- In essence, giving every man or woman withinside the employer a small part of it improved productiveness. People simply were given the sensation that a person changed into a part of the business enterprise, now no longer simply running for it.
The following factors provide an explanation for a number of the principle functions of co-operatives.
- Strengthening cooperation
Co-operative’s intention to inspire complete cooperation amongst all worried withinside the business enterprise. They commonly oppose the concept of all styles of hierarchies and suppose that everybody is equal.
This can enhance the relationships among body of workers and senior control, and among carrier carriers and customers.
b. High stage carrier
Better paintings relationships certainly cause better productiveness ranges, for that reason supplying higher carrier to customers. This improves patron satisfaction that is the principle cause of many co-operatives.
For example, pupil lodging can be a co-operative. Students are glad with the lodging and body of workers recall that paintings may be tons easier.
c. Higher profit
Many co-operatives are essentially trying to make a profit and believe that strengthening relationships leads to higher levels of profitability. Of course, this plan doesn't always work, but it has often proven to be effective.
Some charities also benefit from running as co-operatives as charity members become more focused on their work and raise more money for the purpose of the matter. I am.
The role of co-operatives
- Creation of unity
"Unity is power" is a co-operative guideline. To this end, co-operatives unite the vulnerable and guide them to promote mutual cooperation that helps endure social relationships.
b. Awaken the enthusiasm to work
Cooperative societies help awaken the spirit of new work in the minds of those who have been defeated and lost in the struggle of life.
Co-operatives encourage people to dream new dreams and work with new inspiration.
c. Bringing welfare to members
Co-operatives have been established solely to provide financial and social welfare to their members. To this end, co-operative societies develop not only the mental state of their members, but also the way they work in thinking.
In addition to that, by giving them the opportunity to retire and pay dividends. It ensures economic development.
d. Reduce wealth inequality
Capitalism creates wealth inequality, and co-operatives not only reduce it, but also help equal distribution of wealth.
It creates self-employed opportunities and encourages members to compete with others.
e. Establishing equal rights
To establish equal rights, the co-operative has set restrictions on the purchase of shares. In addition to this, democracy and equal voting rights are protected. Equal rights contribute to the establishment of social order and justice.
f. Teaching of moral principles
Cooperative societies play an important role in spiritual improvement by teaching moral principles such as unity, trust, honesty, order and cooperation to ensure social order.
g. Skill improvement
Co-operatives play a major role by providing training programs to improve the skills of uneducated poor and unskilled members.
h. Dismissal of middleman
Co-operatives help protect the middle and middle class people in bond-holding societies from the greedy clutches of lucrative, capitalists, and middle-class people.
This society produces or collects goods from manufacturers and supplies these goods to its members at low rates. In this way, it achieves its purpose.
i. Loan facility
Poor producers are suffering from capital problems. Cooperative Credit Associations, Multipurpose Cooperatives lend money to these people at very low interest rates.
j. Economic development
By developing agriculture and irrigation systems and providing financing and counselling to small industries and cottages. It also helps to eliminate poverty and secure the country's economic development.
Benefits of co-operatives
The following are important benefits or benefits of co-operatives:
- Easy formation
Creating a co-operative is much easier than a corporation. The simple requirement is that at least 10 members must apply in writing to the registrar using the four copies of the Articles of Association.
b. Open membership
Co-operatives operate on the principle of open membership. Therefore, many people can be members. Membership is not limited to a small number of people.
c. Democratic management
All members of the co-operative are called the whole, and the members who run the co-operative are jointly called the steering committee.
They manage the co-operative society democratically. The rule is "one person, one vote", and members can have a say in the management team.
d. Limited liability
Members' responsibilities remain limited to the scope of capital they provide. He is not obliged to pay the co-operative responsibility personally. In general, his liability is limited to the par value of the stock.
e. Stability and continuity
Co-operatives are permanently inherited because they are not affected by the death, bankruptcy or madness of their members. Since it is a voluntary organization where old members may go and new members may come, it does not affect social life.
f. Cheap price
The profit margins of co-operatives are so low that they can make goods and services available at a reasonable cost. Sold to manufacturers or producers and customers.
g. Mutual help
The basic purpose of co-operatives is mutual assistance. Some members who understand this principle provide services in honour. This reduces administrative costs.
h. Social advantage
Co-operative societies discourage monopoly; result in a higher distribution of wealth, paintings at the standards of carrier and control exploitation.
We additionally use surplus earnings for social advantages thru the status quo of charitable hospitals and faculties to enhance social welfare.
i. Mobilization of financial savings
Cooperatives are financial savings and mortgage associations. It affords a powerful method of pooling the assets of the susceptible elements of society together.
By checking for luxury, you train humans the dependency of saving. Such mobilized assets are used for optimistic purposes.
j. Remove the issues in capitalism
This shape of organisation gets rid of sure essential flaws in capitalism.
For example, monopoly, immoderate awareness of wealth in some hands, profitability, black markets, exploitation of employees and consumers.
These apparent flaws in capitalism aren't beneath the co-operative organisation. Eliminate intermediaries thru the procedure of integration.
k. Cash transaction
Co-operatives observe the precept of "coins and carry".
As an end result, there aren’t any horrific money owed and you could gain from diverse reductions and concessions. It additionally teaches financial savings conduct amongst individuals.
l. Government support
Cooperatives are a motion of humans. In addition, it promotes moral, social and academic value. It additionally facilitates humans’ economic enlistment.
As an end result, the authorities have given the organisation many concessions and privileges.
Causes of dangers or barriers or weaknesses or deficiencies of co-operative failure
The dangers of co-operatives are:
- Capital restrictions
In a co-operative society, there may be a capital restriction due to the fact individuals are circuitously constrained to locals only. Members additionally usually belong to bad training.
b. State manage
Co-operatives are difficulty to the Co-operative Law or the provisions of the law.
Maintaining records, filing audited returns, and forcing authorities inspections are the approaches states manage society.
c. Inefficient control
The operation of co-operatives is inefficient due to the fact individuals of the steerage committee won't display an eager hobby in social sports.
Members usually belong to the decrease training and consequently lack control talents and intelligence.
d. Lack of alternate secrets
Co-operative officials are usually uncovered to their individuals, which makes it hard to preserve right confidentiality and calls for them to submit their annual and annual reviews in newspapers.
e. Lack of motivation
There is a loss of motivation for the Steering Committee and different group of workers because of the dearth of effort-praise relationships. The dividend fee is likewise restrained to 15%. This discourages the overall public from becoming a member of co-operatives.
f. Political interference
The co-operative acts as an area of political hobby at some stage in the election of the Steering Committee, related to a few political events and finishing the simple standards of the co-operative.
This also can result in corruption of social electricity and money that can result in conflicts and controversies amongst individuals.
g. Limited range
Unlike capitalism, the co-operative gadget cannot be prolonged to consist of the complete monetary gadget.
The scope is restrained withinside the experience that it cannot cowl the complete monetary gadget. The precept of cooperation does now no longer practice properly for organizing all sorts of monetary sports.
For example, co-operatives aren't appropriate for organizing massive businesses. It is likewise now no longer appropriate whilst hypothesis performs a dominant function or whilst generating finer sorts with most skill.
h. Internal quarrel and competition
Internal conflicts and conflicts among individuals are some other hassles of co-operative businesses.
As an end result of those inner quarrels, conflicts and tensions, individuals of the overall frame emerge as much less inquisitive about the sports of the organisation. All of this could in the long run damage the co-operative society.
i. Lack of public consider
In fashionable, humans do now no longer have the consider and self belief in co-operative societies. People are hesitant to emerge as individuals of co-operative businesses due to the fact many co-operatives have failed.
People's fashionable indifference and indifference preclude the improvement of co-operative businesses.
j. Lack of economies of scale
This organisation could be very small. No economic, administrative or technical assets. As an end result, the advantages of massive companies like businesses aren't to be had to this organisation.
k. Number limit
According to current law, a co-operative cannot be formed unless it is available to at least 10 adult members. As a result, the growth has been confirmed because less than 10 members cannot form a society.
Types of co-operatives
Co-operatives may fall into different categories based on the purpose, purpose and nature of the activities they carry out.
When several co-operative units are formed to achieve a particular economic goal, the other co-operative units are for the purpose of social uplifting of their members or for consumers, smallholders, or small producers. It is formed for the purpose of supporting.
Based on that, the main types of co-operatives are:
- Consumers’ Cooperatives.
- Credit Cooperatives.
- Cooperative Farming Societies.
- Cooperative Better Farming Societies.
- Cooperative Joint Farming Societies.
- Tenant & Joint Farming Societies.
- Collective Farming Societies.
- Consumers’ Cooperatives
These societies are formed by members to offer goods and services at lower rates by eliminating brokerage fees by establishing direct relationships with manufacturers and wholesalers.
They buy bulk goods and services directly from manufacturers and wholesalers and sell them among members of small stalls.
Usually, the benefits of a wholesaler or their dream of owning a home.
These societies were engaged in acquiring land from the general public, developing them, building houses according to the members' choices, and transferring the houses in their favour.
Considering that members pay for their homes, it can easily be an instalment payment over the years.
Cooperatives may arrange loans / loans to members of various financial institutions to cover the cost of the home.
Some societies also sell parcels to their members to build homes at their level.
b. Credit union
Cooperatives were established to fund poor farmers and the poor in society at low interest rates.
The association raises funds in the form of equity capital from its members and receives deposits from the general public. Loans from state co-operative banks are also available.
The funds raised in this way are used to provide loans to the poor, generally members, on simple terms, as loans or as prepayments.
This process of funding people usually saves them from exploitation by lending, which imposes high interest rates and strict conditions.
There are two types of credit unions: agricultural credit unions and non-agricultural credit unions. Agricultural credit cooperatives extend credit to rural people for both productive and non-productive purposes.
The non-agrarian society is aimed at the masses of the city and meets its short-term financial requirements.
c. Cooperative Agricultural Cooperative
To achieve higher rates of return from economies of scale, smallholders and marginal farmers in a particular region can work hand in hand to form co-operatives and go to mass farming rather than individual farming.
They contribute to capital, land and labour and jointly participate in all farm activities. This is beneficial to members in many ways, including:
Mass production,
Maximum output,
Advanced technology, fertilizer, and application of manuals,
Pooled resources, land, workforce, etc.
Proper irrigation,
There is no capital shortage to cover daily expenses.
Better agricultural society of co-operatives
These societies have been started to improve the way incitement among members. They arrange machinery, seeds and fertilizers for the farmers. Farmers get higher production by using the same thing.
Members pay some fees for this service provided by society. Therefore, both members and society are benefiting from it.
d. Cooperative Agricultural Cooperative
In this type of society, the land of individual members is taken away by the society, but ownership remains with the members. Members are allowed to spare no effort in their work, given the wages to work on the land.
The output is sold by society and the realized profits are distributed to the members in proportion to the land prices of the members.
e. Tenant & Joint Agricultural Society
This type of agricultural society acquires land on the basis of leasehold or free ownership. The land is distributed to nri6i * ribers, who cultivate those lands and grow their produce.
Members pay rent for the use of land. Workers without manpowered lands benefit more from this type of society.
In communal agriculture, ownership belongs to society. All the products produced belong to society.
However, in peasant farming, working people enjoy the products produced on the land owned by others and only pay a fixed fee to cultivate the land of others.
f. Collective farming society
The land is owned by society. Members work together on land.
Members are paid with wages. Social surplus, if any, is distributed to members in proportion to wages.
It differs from a communal agricultural society in terms of land ownership.
Responsible Factors for the Survival of Cooperative Organizations
- Moral, social and educational interests
To be honest, cooperation is a big moral movement. Its motto is "for all and for all", which emphasizes the moral foundation of the movement.
The movement is moral in nature, looking at moral rather than material sanctions. It also promotes the cooperation and sense of brotherhood of the local people.
In addition to these economic, social and moral interests, you can also educate the masses of citizenship and political life.
b. Social advantage
Co-operative organizations discourage monopoly, bring about a better distribution of wealth, work on the principles of service and manage exploitation.
We also use surplus profits for social benefits through the establishment of charitable hospitals and schools to improve social welfare.
c. Open membership
Co-operative organizations work on the principle of open membership. Therefore, many people can be members. Membership is not limited to a small number of people.
d. Limited liability
Members' responsibilities remain limited to the scope of capital they provide. He is not obliged to pay the co-operative responsibility personally. In general, his liability is limited to the par value of the stock.
e. Cheap price
Co-operative organizations have very low rates of return on society and can make goods and services available at a reasonable cost.
Another reason for low prices in co-operatives is to eliminate intermediaries from the distribution chain. That is, the goods are purchased directly from the manufacturer or producer and sold to the customer.
f. Mobilization of savings
As pointed out earlier, co-operatives are basically savings and loan associations. It provides an effective means of pooling the resources of the vulnerable parts of society together.
By checking for luxury, you teach people the habit of saving. Such mobilized resources were reused for constructive purposes.
g. Cash transaction
Co-operative organizations follow the principle of "cash and carry".
As a result, there are no bad debts and you can benefit from various discounts and concessions. It also teaches savings habits among these members.
h. Democratic management
All members of society are jointly known as the whole, but the members who manage the co-operative organization are jointly known as the Steering Committee. They manage the co-operative society democratically.
i. Stability and continuity
Co-operatives are permanently inherited because they are not affected by the death or bankruptcy of their members. Since it is a voluntary organization where old members may go and new members may come, it does not affect social life.
j. Mutual help
The basic purpose of co-operatives is mutual assistance. Some members who understand this principle provide services in honour. This reduces administrative costs.
Cooperative issues
Bangladesh co-operatives operate under several hurdles. These hurdles cause some problems, including:
- Management inefficiency
Cooperatives, mutual organizations. As a result, efficient managers are highly needed to manage such organizations, but in some Third World countries, appointed managers are largely inefficient. Therefore, success is hindered.
b. Illiteracy
Most people in Bangladesh are illiterate. So, they are not aware of whether they are right or wrong. The members are inexperienced and unable to show the necessary responsibilities.
c. Lack of unity and cooperation
Unity is strength and, for all, for all, the guiding principle of co-operative society. However, there is a lack of unity and cooperation among the poor in Bangladesh.
d. Lack of planning
Planning is the foundation of success. However, in the case of co-operative societies, proper planning is not followed.
e. Sacrifice and lack of integrity
The success of a co-operative depends on its integrity and the spirit of sacrifice. It is impossible to manage a co-operative without providing modality.
But we lack the honest and sacrificial mindset of people.
f. Discouragement and lack of enthusiasm
Entrepreneurial enthusiasm is critical to achieving the desired goals. The same applies to co-operatives.
g. Insufficient capital
Our co-operatives are usually found in the middle class or the middle class. Therefore, it is not possible to supply sufficient capital. As a result, organizations do not enjoy many benefits.
h. Ignorance of principles
Our co-operatives do not have the spirit of following the principles of this organization. But success depends on these principles. I have a slow development of co-operative society in this country.
i. Legal procedure
Cooperative law may impede the development of this organization in this country.
j. Training facility
Most co-operative managers and members are inefficient.
Training facilities cannot be identified for better results. However, this facility is rare in this country.
k. Corruption and nepotism
Corruption and nepotism are common in every part of our lives. Authorities tend to deceive uneducated members. Moreover, nepotism in giving loans and employment hinders development.
l. Government wants facilities
Government facilities are essential to the development of any organization. India does not have this facility government. Laws can hinder development.
Solutions to co-operative problems
Co-operative problems can be solved in the following ways:
- Adopting a realistic plan
Realistic plans should be adopted immediately for co-operative societies. This plan should be adopted based on the socio-cultural environment of this country.
b. Dissemination of education
For the development of a co-operative society, many must be familiar with the curse of illiteracy. Moreover, they must be studied in collaborative education.
So, they can understand the importance of co-operative society. Only then can they voluntarily contribute to the improvement of the organization.
c. Reducing equal competition
Cooperatives are small organizations. But the market has to compete with large organizations. Therefore, in order to improve the co-operative society, it is necessary to eliminate equal competition.
d. Loans to co-operatives
Due to poverty, our co-operatives cannot grow. Governments should lend credit for a short period of time so that co-operatives can contribute to the country's economic development.
e. Accounting accuracy
The old policy should be changed to the latest accurate accounting policy. Therefore, the counterfeit is removed.
f. Widely known
The public should be informed about co-operatives through the national media. They must be informed about the problems of co-operative society and their solutions.
g. Increasing co-operative publishing
Increasing the number of publications on co-operatives is very important in order to provide more information to businesses and the general public.
h. Give executives incentives
The success of a co-operative depends heavily on the satisfaction of its management. But they won't work unless they're interested.
If we actively motivate them by giving them incentives, they must focus on the organization.
i. Suppress corruption and nepotism
Removing corruption and nepotism from the organization is very important. This standard should imply management. Moreover, high-level executives and governments must be more professional.
When appointing employees and approving loans, decisions must be made regarding their experience.
j. Effective adjustment
Co-operatives are subject to government law. So, the government should support the co-operative by law.
In addition to this, primary, central and national co-operatives need to develop good coordination. Coordinating co-operative ministries, other departments, and workers is also important.
k. Cooperative sector development
The co-operative sector is the leader of the co-operative movement. However, bureaucracy is common in the co-operative sector. Therefore, it should be deleted immediately.
l. Government increase, cooperation
Co-operatives are allocated a small amount of money compared to other organizations. Therefore, it is important to increase cooperation in government, monetary and non-monetary units.
People will encourage the formation of this organization if the government patronizes promoters by giving them more capital and information.
m. Law amendment
In order to overcome the obstacles of co-operative society, it is necessary to briefly explain the revision of the law and the annotation of the law.
Key takeaways:
- Cooperatives are voluntary organizations that started with the purpose of serving members.
- Many companies were founded to make money, but co-operatives have the incentive to serve members of society for social welfare so as not to make money.
- Anyone with a common interest is free to join the co-operative
- The main purpose of forming a co-operative is for mutual benefit through self-help and collective efforts.
- Co-operative capital is raised withinside the shape of fairness capital from its contributors.
- It is continually aimed toward fostering a spirit of cooperation among contributors
- Co-operative’s intention to inspire complete cooperation amongst all worried withinside the business enterprise.
- Cooperative societies help awaken the spirit of new work in the minds of those who have been defeated and lost in the struggle of life.
- Co-operatives are difficulty to the Co-operative Law or the provisions of the law.
- Internal conflicts and conflicts among individuals are some other hassles of co-operative businesses.
- Co-operatives may fall into different categories based on the purpose, purpose and nature of the activities they carry out.
- Cooperatives were established to fund poor farmers and the poor in society at low interest rates.
- To achieve higher rates of return from economies of scale, smallholders and marginal farmers in a particular region can work hand in hand to form co-operatives and go to mass farming rather than individual farming.
- Members' responsibilities remain limited to the scope of capital they provide
- Co-operative organizations follow the principle of "cash and carry".
- All members of society are jointly known as the whole, but the members who manage the co-operative organization are jointly known as the Steering Committee.
- The basic purpose of co-operatives is mutual assistance.
- Most co-operative managers and members are inefficient.
- Due to poverty, our co-operatives cannot grow. Governments should lend credit for a short period of time so that co-operatives can contribute to the country's economic development.
References:
- Shankar, Gauri, Modern Business Organisation, Mahavir Book Depot, New Delhi
- Tulsian P.C., Business Organisation and Management, Pearson Education, New Delhi