Why One Person Company?

The ideal structure for solo entrepreneurs who want the credibility and protection of a company without needing a co-founder.

01

Solo Founder Friendly

Only one member required. No need for a second director or shareholder — you run the entire company yourself.

02

Limited Liability

Your personal assets are protected from business debts. Company liabilities stay within the company, not with you personally.

03

Separate Legal Entity

Own a bank account, enter contracts, and own property in the company's name. Clients and banks treat you as a registered business.

04

Easy Path to Pvt Ltd

When your business grows, OPC converts smoothly to a Private Limited Company. You don't need to start over.

Legal Framework

OPCs are governed under the Companies Act 2013 with specific provisions for single-member companies.

Companies Act 2013, Section 2(62): "One Person Company" means a company which has only one person as a member.

Section 3(1)(c): A company may be formed for any lawful purpose by one person — forming a One Person Company that is a private company.

Mandatory Conversion: An OPC must convert to a Private Limited Company if its paid-up share capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or its average annual turnover exceeds ₹2 crore during the relevant period. A nominee director must be appointed at the time of incorporation, who takes over in case of the member's death or incapacity.

Registration Process

We handle the entire process — from DSC to your Certificate of Incorporation.

1

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

DSC obtained for the sole member. Mandatory for signing all MCA filings electronically.

2

Nominee Consent (Form INC-3)

A nominee is appointed who will take over the OPC in case of the member's death or incapacity. Consent obtained via Form INC-3.

3

Name Reservation via RUN

Proposed company name checked for availability and reserved through the MCA's Reserve Unique Name (RUN) portal.

4

SPICe+ Filing with MOA and AOA

Memorandum and Articles of Association drafted and filed with the Registrar of Companies via the SPICe+ integrated form.

5

Certificate of Incorporation (COI)

ROC issues COI with CIN. Your OPC is now a legally incorporated company with its own PAN and identity.

Documents Required

From the sole member, the nominee, and for the registered office address.

PAN card of sole member
Aadhaar card of sole member
PAN card of nominee director
Aadhaar card of nominee director
Passport-size photographs (member and nominee)
Email ID and mobile number (member and nominee)
Proof of registered office (utility bill, max 2 months old)
NOC from property owner (if rented)
Proposed company name (2–3 options)
Business activity description (main objects)

Timeline

Total time: 5–7 working days after receiving all documents.

Day 1

DSC Application

Day 2

Name Reservation

Day 3–4

SPICe+ Filing

Day 5–7

COI Received

Benefits & Risks

Benefits of Registering

Limited liability — personal assets fully protected
Separate legal entity with own bank account and contracts
Higher credibility with corporate clients for large contracts
No requirement for a second director or shareholder
Smooth conversion path to Private Limited when you scale

Risks of Not Registering

Sole proprietor faces unlimited personal liability for all business debts
Large corporate clients may refuse to contract unregistered vendors
No separate legal identity limits banking and credit options
Cannot raise equity investment in the future
No business continuity in case of death or incapacity

One Person Company (OPC) Registration