One Person Company (OPC) Registration

A One Person Company (OPC) is a type of private company introduced under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013. It allows a single individual to form a company with limited liability, separate legal identity, and the credibility of a corporate entity — without needing a co-founder or second director.

The key feature of an OPC is the concept of a nominee — a person who takes over the company in case the sole member becomes incapacitated. After the 2021 amendment, there is no turnover or capital limit for OPCs.

• Only 1 Director and 1 Shareholder (same person allowed)
• 1 Nominee must be designated
• Director must be an Indian citizen (NRIs allowed post-2021)
• No minimum paid-up capital requirement
• DSC and DIN required

1. Obtain DSC for the director
2. Name Reservation via RUN on MCA portal
3. File SPICe+ Form with nominee consent (INC-3)
4. Submit MoA & AoA
5. Certificate of Incorporation issued by ROC

• Single Owner — Complete control without partner conflicts
• Limited Liability — Personal assets protected
• No AGM Required — Reduced compliance burden
• Corporate Credibility — Better than proprietorship for contracts & tenders
• Easy Conversion — Can convert to Pvt Ltd when scaling
• Tax Benefits — Eligible for corporate tax rates and startup deductions

• MGT-7A — Annual Return (within 60 days from AGM)
• AOC-4 — Financial Statements
• Income Tax Return
• DIN KYC — Annually for director
• No AGM is required