One Person Company (OPC) Registration
An OPC gives a solo founder the limited liability and corporate credibility of a company without needing a second shareholder — the middle ground between a proprietorship and a Private Limited.
- Single shareholder, limited liability
- Corporate identity and separate legal entity
- Zero MCA fee up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital
- Convertible to Private Limited as you grow
- Government fee from
- Nil
- Our fee from
- ₹6,499
- Typical timeline
- 1–2 weeks
The solo founder's corporate option
The One Person Company was introduced by the Companies Act, 2013 to give individual entrepreneurs access to a corporate structure. It has one shareholder, who may also be the sole director, and carries the limited liability and separate legal identity a proprietorship cannot offer.
The distinctive requirement is a nominee. Every OPC must nominate a person who will take over the company if the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated. The nominee must be a natural person, an Indian citizen and resident in India, and must consent in writing through Form INC-3.
There are ceilings. If paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or average annual turnover exceeds ₹2 crore over three consecutive years, the OPC must convert into a Private Limited or Public Limited Company. Only an Indian citizen resident in India can incorporate an OPC, and one person may incorporate only one.
Compliance sits between a proprietorship and a full company. Annual returns and financial statements must be filed and accounts audited, but an OPC is exempt from holding an annual general meeting and from several board-meeting requirements.
What one person company gives you
The practical advantages, not the marketing version.
Limited liability as a solo founder
Personal assets are separated from business liabilities — something a proprietorship never provides.
Separate legal identity
The OPC owns property, signs contracts and holds bank accounts in its own name.
No second shareholder needed
You retain full ownership and control without bringing in a partner for structural reasons.
Corporate credibility
Enterprise clients, banks and lenders treat an OPC as materially more substantial than a proprietorship.
Lighter than a company
Exempt from AGMs and several board-meeting requirements that apply to a Private Limited.
A clean conversion path
Converts into a Private Limited Company when you take on co-founders or investors.
The process, step by step
Every stage, with realistic timelines — including the ones that depend on the registry rather than on us.
- 11–2 days
DSC and nominee consent
Class 3 DSC obtained for the director, and the nominee's written consent taken in Form INC-3.
- 21–3 days
Name reservation
Proposed name filed through SPICe+ Part A. The name must end with '(OPC) Private Limited'.
- 32–3 days
MoA and AoA
Memorandum and Articles drafted in Forms INC-33 and INC-34, including the nominee's details.
- 41–2 days
SPICe+ Part B filing
Incorporation filed with AGILE-PRO-S for DIN, PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO, ESIC and bank account.
- 53–7 days
Certificate of Incorporation
ROC issues the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN. PAN and TAN allotted simultaneously.
- 61–2 weeks
Post-incorporation
Bank account activation, INC-20A within 180 days, share certificate and statutory registers.
What you need to provide
Have these ready and the filing moves quickly. We tell you if anything is missing before we start.
From the sole member and director
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card and one additional identity proof
- Latest bank statement or utility bill (not older than 2 months)
- Passport-size photograph
- Email address and mobile number
From the nominee
- PAN card and Aadhaar card
- Address proof
- Consent in Form INC-3
- Passport-size photograph
For the registered office
- Electricity bill or property tax receipt (not older than 2 months)
- Rent agreement, if rented
- No Objection Certificate from the property owner
Official government fees
These are statutory fees payable to the government, separate from our professional fee. We never mark them up.
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MCA registration fee — authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh | Nil | Zero fee. |
| MCA registration fee — ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh | ₹500 | SPICe+ filing fee. |
| Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A) | ₹1,000 | Per application. |
| DIN allotment | Nil | Included in SPICe+. |
| PAN and TAN | Nil | Auto-allotted. |
| Digital Signature Certificate | ₹1,500–₹2,500 | For the director. |
| Stamp duty on MoA and AoA | ₹500–₹12,600 | Varies by state. |
OPC fees mirror those for a Private Limited Company. Only one DSC is required, which reduces the total cost.
Transparent professional fees
Fixed fees, quoted upfront. Government fees are charged at cost and shown separately on every invoice.
OPC Starter
Incorporation essentials for a solo founder.
- 1 Digital Signature Certificate
- Name reservation
- Nominee consent (INC-3)
- MoA and AoA drafting
- SPICe+ filing with DIN, PAN, TAN
- Certificate of Incorporation
OPC Launch
Everything needed to start trading.
- Everything in OPC Starter
- GST registration
- Bank account opening assistance
- Share certificate and statutory registers
- INC-20A commencement filing
- MSME / Udyam registration
- First-year compliance calendar
OPC + Brand
Incorporate and secure the brand together.
- Everything in OPC Launch
- Trademark search and clearance report
- Trademark application in one class
- Name conflict check before incorporation
- Copyright registration for your logo
Questions we get asked
If your question is not here, send it over — we answer directly rather than routing you to a form.
Who can register a One Person Company?
Why does an OPC need a nominee?
When must an OPC convert to a Private Limited Company?
OPC or sole proprietorship — which should I choose?
Can an OPC have more than one director?
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