As popular boy band One Direction wrapped up their recent tour, rumors surfaced saying Harry Styles will be leaving the group to branch out on his own. Reports claim that HSA Publishing Ltd, a new company formed by the singer and his accountant, signals that he will distance himself from 1D.

Sources have always leaned in the direction of Styles' departure from the popular boy band. Apparently, the 20-year-old British singer instructed his accountant, Alan McEvoy, to set up a company with themselves as the only directors. Previously, in 2010, 1D Media Limited was created with Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson as directors, each with a 20 per cent share.

Also, Styles has recently been spotted recording in a studio by himself in London, which media agencies found suspicious. However, other reports say that the new company has been approved by the band and that Styles has no intention of leaving One Direction.

Even though Styles may not be leaving the bad for good, many feel he's the most popular member of the boy band. There are reports that say Harry Styles is the one member most likely set to leave the band at it's peak of fame and pursue a solo career. Potentially, HSA Publishing Ltd, might has marked the beginning of the aforementioned case.

It is indeed a tried and tested strategy, as several big-named celebrities are living proof that branching off is a good tactic. Robbie Williams, Justin Timberlake and even the Queen Bey herself, Beyonce Knowles, were all part of a group where they stood out from the rest and then pursued a solo career.

As it stands, the band has a five-album deal and their fifth one, which is expected to be their greatest hits record, is anticipated to release this year according to a spokesman of 1D.