Company Registration
One Person Company
Limited Liability
Easy to Sell
Less Regulation
Good Recognition
Single Person Control
Eligibility
- • One member
- • One nominee
- • Indian citizen and resident
Popular
Basic Package
₹3,999 one-time professional fees*
- 1 DIN + 1 DSC
- MOA + AOA
- PF + ESIC
- GST Registration
- 1 RUN Name Approval
- Professional Tax Registration + PAN + TAN
- Bank account opening documentation support
- Commencement of Business Certificate
- Certificate of Incorporation
A One Person Company (OPC), as the name suggests, is a limited liability company with only one shareholder. It gives small-time traders, enterprises, and service providers the perfect setup to expand with minimal compliance, while limiting their personal liability.
Only an Indian citizen and resident can be the director and nominee of an OPC, and one person cannot register more than one OPC. The director and nominee can be the same person or two different people — if two, the nominee becomes the member of the OPC in the event of the shareholder's death. Provisions applicable to private companies apply to OPCs too, but with a much lighter compliance burden.
An OPC is often confused with a sole proprietorship, but it has clear advantages: proprietors have no limited liability protection, while an OPC lets an individual take business risks without risking personal assets. The owner is solely responsible for all affairs, banking provisions are broader than for proprietorships, and an OPC has perpetual succession. No minimum share capital is required, though incorporation involves more paperwork than a sole proprietorship.
Conversion
A Private Limited Company can be converted into a One Person Company. Similarly, a One Person Company can be voluntarily converted into a Private Limited Company or Public Limited Company.
Taxation of One Person Company
Income of OPCs with turnover up to ₹400 crore is taxable at 25% plus 4% Health and Education Cess as per Section 115BA. A surcharge of 7% applies if income is above ₹1 crore but does not exceed ₹10 crore; above ₹10 crore, the surcharge is 12%.
Registration Process
- 1
Apply for the Name
The name must be unique and avoid names prohibited under the Emblems and Names Act, 1950. Approval usually takes 3–5 working days.
- 2
Apply for DSC & DIN
Obtain the Director Identification Number (DIN) and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) from government-recognised certifying agencies.
- 3
Drafting of MoA and AoA
The Memorandum and Articles of Association are now filed online via the MCA portal.
- 4
Certificate of Incorporation
Once documents are filed and fees paid, the Registrar of Companies issues the Certificate of Incorporation. Business can commence once the Business Commencement form is filed.
Documents Required
- PAN Card (mandatory for Indian residents)
- ID proof — Passport, Driving License, or Voter ID
- Address proof — recent utility bill or bank statement (not older than two months)
- No Objection Letter or lease/rent agreement for premises, if not company-owned
- Registered title document, if premises are company-owned
- Passport-size photographs of directors and shareholders
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can incorporate a One Person Company?
Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident.
How many directors should an OPC have?
An OPC can have 15 or more directors with member approval, plus one nominee — who can be the same person as the director or a separate individual.
How many OPCs can be registered by a single person?
Only one — a person cannot register more than one OPC.
Can the nominee be a member of another OPC?
Yes, but if the first OPC's shareholder becomes incapacitated, the nominee automatically becomes its member and must withdraw membership from one of the companies.
Are there restrictions on the business activities an OPC can carry out?
OPCs cannot carry out Non-Banking Financial Investment activities.
What is the minimum share capital required?
OPCs are not required to have any minimum share capital.
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