OPCs are primarily suitable for small-scale businesses as they can only have one member. This limits their ability to raise additional capital as the business expands.
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Setting up a business in India often involves choosing a One Person Company as a preferred option. A One Person Company (OPC), also known as a single-member company, is a business structure where a single individual acts as both the sole shareholder and director, offering the benefits of a private limited company with limited liability and a separate legal entity.
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With us you can register one person company in 4 easy steps
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Fill up the Form.
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Submit the documents.
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Pay only professional fee.
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Get your one-person company (opc) registered.
One Person company Registration Process
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📞 Get in Touch with Us
Call, WhatsApp, or email us for a free expert consultation. We help you understand whether OPC is right for your business, explain eligibility, and guide you on compliance requirements.
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📄 Document Collection
We collect the necessary KYC documents such as PAN, Aadhaar, photograph, address proof, and nominee details, along with business address proof like utility bills or rental agreement.
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💳 Fee Payment
Pay our professional and government charges securely via UPI, bank transfer, or online payment link.
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🔐 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) Setup
We assist you in obtaining a DSC for the sole director/promoter—required for signing incorporation documents digitally.
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📝 Name Reservation (SPICe+ Part A)
We file for Company Name Approval on the MCA portal under SPICe+ with your preferred name options.
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📑 Incorporation Filing (SPICe+ Part B)
Once name is approved, we prepare and file incorporation forms including eMoA, eAoA, AGILE-PRO (for GST, PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC), and DIR-2 for appointment of director.
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📤 Application Submission & MCA Approval
We submit the complete OPC registration application and coordinate with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) until your Company is incorporated.
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📬 Certificate of Incorporation Issued
You receive your Certificate of Incorporation, Company PAN, TAN, and GST (if opted) along with Director Identification Number (DIN).
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🔧 Post-Incorporation Support
We help with bank account opening, MSME (Udyam) registration, startup advisory, mandatory compliances, and annual filings to keep your OPC fully compliant.
To register a One Person Company in India, you'll need the following documents
Photograph
(Passport Size)
PAN Card
(ID proof)
Recent Utility Bill
(Place of Business)
Sale Deed
(If own premises)
Aadhaar Card
(Address proof)
Bank Details
(Current Account)
Rent Agreement
(If rented)
NOC
(From landlord)
AOA & MOA
(Subscriber Sheet)Advantages of One Person Company (OPC) include the following
Legal Status
An OPC obtains a separate legal entity status, safeguarding the individual who founded it from personal liability for company losses.
Easy Fundraising
Being a private company, OPCs find it easier to raise funds through venture capitalists, angel investors, and Financial Institution compared to proprietorship firms.
Reduced Compliance
OPCs enjoy certain exemptions from compliance requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, simplifying administrative obligations.
Simple Incorporation
OPCs can be established with just one member and one nominee, with the member also serving as the director. No minimum paid-up capital requirement simplifies the incorporation process.
Efficient Management
With a single person managing the OPC, decision-making is swift, leading to efficient company management without conflicts or delays.
Perpetual Succession
OPCs maintain perpetual succession, ensuring the company’s continuity even with only one member.
In conclusion, OPCs offer several advantages, including limited liability, ease of fundraising, reduced compliance, straightforward OPC company registration and management, and perpetual succession.
Disadvantages of OPC
Suitable for Small Businesses
Restriction on Business Activities
OPCs are restricted from engaging in certain activities, such as non-banking financial investments and charitable objectives. Hence, the companies with these business activities are not eligible for OPC company registration.
Ownership and Management
There’s a lack of clear distinction between ownership and management in OPCs, as the sole member can also be the director. This can potentially lead to ethical concerns or conflicts of interest.
Limited Funding
The funding options for an OPC are limited as it cannot raise funds from the public or have more than one member. This can restrict the growth potential of the business.
One Person Company (OPC) in India, you must meet the following requirements:
Member
The OPC must have a single member who is an Indian citizen and resident. The member can also be the director.
Nominee
The member must appoint a nominee to run the company if they die. The nominee must provide written consent and be named in the Memorandum of Association (MoA).
Paid-up capital
The OPC must have a minimum paid-up capital of Rs 1 lakh.
Annual general meeting
The OPC must hold an annual general meeting within a year of incorporation.
Partnership registration form
An application to register the partnership firm
Auditor
The OPC must appoint an auditor, usually a Chartered Accountant firm, to audit the company’s accounts and issue an audit report.
Legal identity
The OPC must have a unique name that acts as its legal identifier.
Documents
You must provide documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport-size photograph, address proof, NOC from the owner of the registered office, and more.
MOA and AOA
You must provide the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AOA) of the company.
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- Applicable Law
- Registration
- Number of Owners
- Separate Legal Entity
- Liability Protection
- Statutory Audit
- Ownership Transfer
- Perpetual Existence
- Foreign Ownership
- Taxation Liability
- Compliance Requirement
Here are some frequently asked questions about registering a one person company (OPC) in India
What is a one-person company?
One Person Company is a category of company where the shareholder is a single person. These companies are created when the founder or owner is a single individual. The owner is not liable to the losses incurred by the company.
How long will it take to incorporate a One Person Company?
One Person Company can incorporate a One Person Company in 7-15 days. The time taken for incorporation will depend on submission of relevant documents by the client and speed of Government Approvals. To ensure speedy incorporation, please choose a unique name for your Company and ensure you have all the required documents prior to starting the incorporation process.
What is the minimum number of a director to form OPC?
As the name suggests, a One Person Company can be started with one director.
Who is a nominee in a One Person Company?
A nominee is a person who in the event of death or disability of the subscriber of the One Person Company shall assume his position. Memorandum of Association of a One Person Company will mandatorily prescribe the name of the person.
Can OPC become a member of another private Limited company?
Yes, the Act has not made any restriction for a One Person Company to become a member of another Private Limited Company.
How long is the incorporation of the Company valid for?
Once a Company is incorporated, it will be active and in-existence if the annual compliances are met with regularly. In case, annual compliances are not complied with, the Company will become a Dormant Company and maybe struck off from the register after a period. A struck-off Company can be revived for a period of up to 20 years.
What is authorized capital fee?
Authorized capital of a Company is the amount of shares a company can issue to it shareholders. Companies must pay the Government an authorized capital fee to issue shares in a Company. Companies must pay authorized capital fee for a minimum of Rs.1 lakh.
Can a nominee of a One Person Company be changed after incorporating the company?
A nominee can be changed at any time with due intimation to the Registrar.
What is the Director Identification Number (DIN)?
Director Identification Number is a unique identification number assigned to all existing and proposed Directors of a Company. It is mandatory for all present or proposed Directors to have a Director Identification Number. Director Identification Number never expires and a person can have only one Director Identification Number.
Is Foreign Direct Investment allowed for One Person Company?
No, FDI is not allowed for One Person Company. You may consider incorporating a Private Limited Company if you desire to bring FDI.
Whether an OPC can be converted to a Public Limited Company and vice versa?
A One-person company can easily be converted to a Public or Private Limited Company.
What are the requirements to be a director or Nominee in a OPC?
Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and a resident in India is eligible to incorporate a One Person Company or be a nominee member. The Director or Nominee must also be over 18 years of age. A person can incorporate upto five One Person Companies.
Is an office required for starting a One Person Company?
An address in India where the registered office of the One Person Company will be situated is required. The premises can be a commercial / industrial / residential where communication from the MCA will be received.
Do I have to be present in person to incorporate a One Person Company?
No, you will not have to be present at our office or appear at any office for the incorporation of a One Person Company. All the documents can be scanned and sent through email to our office. Some documents will also have to be couriered to our office.
What do I need to quickly incorporate my One Person Company?
To incorporate a One Person Company quickly, make sure the proposed name of the Company is unique. Names that are like an existing company / limited liability partnership / trademark can be rejected and additional time will be required for resubmission of names.
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