One Person Company (OPC) registration in India

An OPC is a company owned by one person, but it gives limited liability and a more formal business structure than a sole proprietorship.

Eligibility

  • The member must be a natural person and an Indian citizen.

  • A person can be a member of only one OPC at a time.

  • The OPC must have one nominee at the time of incorporation.

  • OPCs are incorporated through the SPICe+ process on the MCA portal.

Documents checklist

  • PAN card of the member/director and nominee.

  • Aadhaar card of the member/director and nominee.

  • Address proof of the individual, such as bank statement, electricity bill, or phone bill.

  • Registered office proof, such as utility bill, and rent agreement or lease deed if the office is rented.

  • Passport-size photos, email ID, and phone number of the member/director and nominee.

  • Proposed company names, business activity details, capital details, and shareholding details.

  • Digital Signature Certificate for the subscriber/director, if not already available.

Benefits

  • Limited liability, so personal assets are better protected than in a proprietorship.

  • Complete control remains with one owner.companiesnext

  • Easier to manage than a private limited company with fewer compliance burdens.

  • Better credibility for clients, banks, and vendors because it is a registered company structure.

  • Perpetual succession through nominee arrangement.

Registration process

  1. Apply for name approval through SPICe+ Part A.

  2. Get DSC and DIN details ready for the director/subscriber.

  3. File SPICe+ Part B with the MOA and AOA for incorporation.

  4. Submit AGILE-PRO-S for optional linked registrations such as PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, bank account, and GSTIN.

  5. After approval, the Registrar of Companies issues the Certificate of Incorporation.

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