OPC Registration

Incorporate your One Person Company (OPC) under the Companies Act, 2013 — the ideal structure for solo entrepreneurs seeking limited liability and credibility

OPC Registration

What is a One Person Company (OPC)?

A One Person Company (OPC) is a company with only one member, introduced under the Companies Act, 2013 to enable a single entrepreneur to operate a corporate entity with limited liability. It combines the advantages of a sole proprietorship and a private limited company.

Advantages

  • Limited liability for the sole member — personal assets remain protected.
  • Separate legal entity distinct from the owner.
  • Perpetual succession — the company continues even if the member changes or dies (with nominee).
  • Greater credibility with banks, vendors, and customers compared to a sole proprietorship.
  • Fewer compliance requirements than a private limited company.

Minimum Requirements

  • Only one shareholder (member) and one nominee (who takes over in case of the member's death/incapacity).
  • At least 1 director (the sole member usually acts as director).
  • The director must be an Indian resident.
  • No minimum paid‑up capital requirement.
  • A valid registered office address in India.

Documents Required

  • PAN card and address proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport) of the sole member/director.
  • Passport‑size photograph.
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the director.
  • Director Identification Number (DIN) of the director.
  • PAN and address proof of the nominee (with consent).
  • Proof of registered office (rent agreement, utility bill, NOC from owner).
  • Proposed name (with suffix "OPC Private Limited" or "OPC Pvt Ltd").

Mandatory Conversion

An OPC must be converted into a private limited company once its paid‑up share capital exceeds Rs. 50 lakhs or its annual turnover exceeds Rs. 2 crores. The conversion must be completed within six months of crossing these limits.

Register Your OPC

We'll handle the entire incorporation process — from DSC/DIN to SPICe+ filing and PAN/TAN.

Our OPC Incorporation Process

Quick, digital, and fully compliant with MCA guidelines.

1. Name Reservation

We check availability and apply through the RUN service on the MCA portal.

2. DSC & DIN

We obtain the Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number for the sole director.

3. SPICe+ Filing

The integrated form for incorporation, PAN, TAN, and nominee consent is filed with ROC.

4. Certificate of Incorporation

Once approved, the Certificate of Incorporation along with PAN and TAN is issued electronically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Advanced queries about One Person Company

An OPC is a separate legal entity with limited liability, meaning the owner's personal assets are protected. A sole proprietorship has no distinction between the business and the owner, who bears unlimited liability. OPC also enjoys better credibility with banks and investors.
Any individual (Indian resident) can be nominated, but they must give consent in writing. The nominee will become the member and owner of the OPC in the event of the sole member's death or incapacity. The nominee cannot be the member himself/herself.
Yes, an OPC can appoint more than one director, but the sole member is typically the director. Additional directors can be appointed for operational convenience, but the member remains the single shareholder.
An OPC cannot issue shares to outside investors or offer equity to multiple parties because it can have only one member. For raising external equity funding, an OPC must first be converted into a private limited company.
Yes, if the OPC's paid‑up capital exceeds Rs. 50 lakhs or its annual turnover crosses Rs. 2 crores, it must be converted into a private limited or public limited company within six months of crossing those limits.
Annual compliance includes filing of financial statements (AOC‑4) and annual return (MGT‑7A, a simplified form for OPCs), holding at least one board meeting in each half of the calendar year, and filing income tax return. Audit of accounts is mandatory.