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One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India

A company you can own alone. Corporate identity and limited liability for a single founder, with nominee documentation and MCA filings handled by a CA-led team.

  • Single-owner corporate structure
  • Limited liability protection
  • SPICe+ filing with MCA
  • PAN & TAN with incorporation
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  • Companies Act, 2013
  • SPICe+
  • Nominee (INC-3)
  • PAN + TAN

Incorporation package

One Person Company

On quoteafter scope review

Members
One
Directors
Minimum 1
Nominee
Mandatory
Registered office
India
  • Name reservation
  • DSC support
  • DIN through incorporation
  • Nominee consent (INC-3)
  • e-MoA and e-AoA
  • SPICe+ filing
  • PAN
  • TAN
  • Certificate of Incorporation

*Fees depend on the number of partners or directors, state-specific stamp duty and statutory charges, and the scope confirmed after review. Government charges are payable at actuals.

  • Name

    Availability check

  • MCA

    SPICe+ filing

  • Nominee

    Consent handled

  • Documents

    Checklist ready

Professionally reviewed by CA Suraj SoniLast reviewed

Is this right for you?

Should a solo founder register an OPC?

Usually a strong fit if you

  • are a single founder with no co-founder yet
  • want limited liability rather than trading as a proprietor
  • want a corporate identity for contracts and vendor onboarding
  • expect to grow beyond a small proprietary operation
  • are comfortable with company-level annual compliance

Consider another structure if you

  • already have a co-founder or partner — a Private Limited or LLP fits better
  • expect external equity investors soon
  • want the lowest possible compliance and cost right now
  • plan activities that an OPC is not permitted to carry on

This is a general orientation, not individual legal advice. Entity choice should be reviewed against your plans.

What exactly is a One Person Company?

An OPC is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 with a single member. It gives a solo founder the things a proprietorship cannot — a separate legal identity, limited liability and a corporate record at the MCA — while keeping ownership entirely with one person. Because a company must survive its owner, the law requires a nominee to be named at incorporation.

  • One owner

    The entire shareholding sits with a single member; there is no need for a second shareholder.

  • Limited liability

    The member's exposure is generally limited to their shareholding commitment, subject to law.

  • Separate legal entity

    Contracts, assets and bank accounts belong to the company, not to the founder personally.

  • Nominee protection

    A nominee is recorded at incorporation to take over the shareholding in prescribed circumstances.

Why founders choose this structure

  • Corporate identity, solo

    You get a CIN and MCA-visible records without needing a second shareholder.

  • Limited liability

    Unlike a proprietorship, business liability does not sit directly on your personal assets by default.

  • Stronger with buyers

    Enterprise customers and platforms often onboard companies more readily than proprietors.

  • Continuity

    The nominee mechanism keeps the entity in existence in prescribed circumstances.

  • Cleaner separation

    Business and personal money, contracts and taxes stay properly separated from day one.

  • Upgrade path

    An OPC can be converted into another company form as the business and ownership grow.

Eligibility and basic requirements

  • One member

    An OPC has a single member, who must be a natural person and eligible under the applicable rules.

  • Nominee is mandatory

    A nominee must be named at incorporation, with written consent filed in the prescribed form.

  • Minimum one director

    At least one director is required; the member can be the director.

  • One OPC per person

    A person cannot simultaneously be the member of more than one OPC, or be the nominee in more than one, under the prescribed rules.

  • Restricted activities

    An OPC cannot be incorporated or converted for non-banking financial investment activity, including investment in securities of body corporates.

  • Registered office in India

    A valid Indian address with supporting proof is required.

Readiness check

Are you ready to incorporate your OPC?

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Getting started

Let's get the basics in place.

  • 01

    Are you the sole owner, with no co-founder joining now?

  • 02

    Have you identified a nominee willing to give written consent?

  • 03

    Are your PAN, Aadhaar and address proofs current and matching?

  • 04

    Do you have registered-office proof with an owner NOC where needed?

  • 05

    Have you shortlisted two or three name options?

  • 06

    Are you comfortable with annual company-level filings?

Your score is only a starting point. A short consultation can confirm your proposed structure, name strategy and documentation before filing begins.

Documents you'll need

  • PAN of the proposed member and director
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence)
  • Address proof — recent bank statement or utility bill
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Email address and mobile number

From solo founder to incorporated company.

The same MCA workflow as a company, adapted for a single member and nominee.

  1. 01Day 1–2

    Information & KYC

    Founder KYC, nominee details, capital, business activity and registered-office documentation are collected and reviewed.

  2. 02Day 2–4

    Digital signature

    A DSC is arranged for the proposed director, since MCA forms are signed digitally.

  3. 03Day 3–6

    Name reservation

    Shortlisted names are checked against MCA rules and existing marks and applied for. Approval is at the Registrar's discretion.

  4. 04Day 4–7

    Drafting

    MoA, AoA, nominee consent and declarations are prepared for signature.

  5. 05Day 6–9

    SPICe+ filing

    The incorporation application and linked forms are filed together with PAN and TAN requests.

  6. 06On approval

    Certificate & next steps

    You receive the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN, plus a briefing on immediate post-incorporation obligations.

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Your incorporation kit

Everything required to incorporate your OPC.

  • 01

    Name reservation — SPICe+ Part A

    Included

    Availability review and name application, with resubmission support where required.

  • 02

    Digital Signature Certificate

    Included

    DSC procurement support for the proposed director and subscriber.

  • 03

    DIN through incorporation

    Included

    Director identification applied for through the incorporation process where not already held.

  • 04

    Nominee documentation

    Included

    Nominee consent in the prescribed form, prepared and filed with the incorporation application.

  • 05

    e-MoA and e-AoA

    Included

    Objects and internal governance documents drafted for a single-member company.

  • 06

    SPICe+ Part B

    Included

    Incorporation application prepared, verified and filed with the Registrar of Companies.

  • 07

    PAN and TAN

    Included

    Applied for through the linked incorporation process.

  • 08

    Certificate of Incorporation & CIN

    Included

    Issued by the Registrar on approval and handed over with your statutory identifiers.

  • 09

    Bank account facilitation

    On request

    Coordination and documentation support for opening the company's current account.

  • 10

    INC-20A commencement filing

    On request

    Declaration of commencement of business assistance, where applicable.

Linked registrations under the incorporation forms are applied for only where applicable to your activity — they are not automatic.

What OPC registration costs

OPC cost depends on authorised capital, state stamp duty on incorporation documents and the DSC required. We confirm your figure in writing before any filing.

All-inclusive from

On quoteonwards*

  • Professional fee

    MYFINTAX fee

    Advisory, drafting, nominee documentation, filing and follow-up through incorporation.

  • MCA filing fees

    Statutory

    Statutory fees for name reservation and incorporation forms, payable at actuals.

  • Stamp duty

    Statutory

    State-specific stamp duty on incorporation documents, which can vary with authorised capital.

  • Digital Signature Certificate

    Varies

    Depends on the certifying authority and validity chosen.

Government charges are payable at actuals and can change. Nothing is filed before you approve the scope and cost.

OPC compared with the alternatives

ParameterOPCThis pageProprietorshipPrivate LimitedLLP
Owners required1 member1 proprietor2 shareholders2 partners
Separate legal entityYesNoYesYes
LiabilityLimitedUnlimitedLimitedLimited
Nominee requirementMandatoryNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
Equity fundingLimited in practiceNot suitableInvestor friendlyNot share-based
Recurring complianceCompany-levelLowestHigherModerate

Indicative comparison for orientation only. Suitability depends on ownership plans, funding intent and the compliance you are willing to carry.

After incorporation

What your OPC needs next.

  1. Week 1

    Get operational

    • Open the company current account
    • Bring in subscription money
    • File INC-20A where applicable
    • Set up invoicing and books

  2. Month 1

    Registrations where applicable

    • GST registration if applicable
    • MSME / Udyam registration
    • Professional tax and shops registration by state
    • TDS process where applicable

  3. Ongoing

    Monthly discipline

    • Bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
    • GST returns where registered
    • TDS payments and quarterly returns
    • Director remuneration recorded properly

  4. Annual

    Statutory filings

    • ROC annual filings
    • Statutory audit
    • Income-tax return of the company
    • Maintenance of statutory registers

Due dates and thresholds are prescribed by law and can change; we run your calendar so nothing is missed.

One founder shouldn't also be the compliance department.

Accounting, GST, TDS, ROC filings and advisory sit with the same team, so your OPC stays compliant while you run the business.

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Mistakes solo founders make with an OPC

  • Naming a nominee casually

    The nominee steps into the shareholding in prescribed circumstances. Choose deliberately, and keep the consent record updated.

  • Underestimating company compliance

    An OPC carries company-level annual filings and audit. If you wanted the lightest option, a proprietorship may have suited better.

  • Mixing personal and company money

    The separation is the whole point of incorporating. Personal spends from the company account create tax and audit problems.

  • Choosing OPC when a co-founder is imminent

    If a partner is joining within months, a Private Limited Company avoids an early restructuring.

  • Ignoring INC-20A where applicable

    Where the declaration for commencement of business applies, business and borrowing should not begin before it is filed.

Why MYFINTAX

  • CA-led judgement

    Your structure and documents are reviewed by a Chartered Accountant, not simply pushed through a form.

  • End-to-end responsibility

    One team from documentation to registration and the compliance that follows.

  • Transparent scope

    You know what is professional fee, what is statutory and what varies before you commit.

  • Business-first advice

    Structure is recommended against your plans, not sold as a default.

  • Continuity

    Accounting, GST, TDS, payroll, ROC and CFO support sit in the same ecosystem when you need them.

  • “MYFINTAX has been a true partner in our compliance journey. From GST filings and ROC annual returns to trademark registration, everything is handled professionally and on time. Their proactive approach has helped our creative brand stay protected and compliant.”

    Snehal Tripathi

    Director, Roboto Studio Pvt Ltd

  • “Our export compliance, IEC, and legal structuring were managed end-to-end by MYFINTAX. Their expert guidance on Startup India registration and tax exemption eligibility was particularly valuable for our global trade operations.”

    Shweta SK Tirkey

    Director, ArchAngel Exim Private Limited

  • “As a financial services business, MYFINTAX's assistance with DPIIT recognition, income tax filings, and trademark protection gave us the right support for our growth journey. Their team understands the nuances of regulatory compliance and startup taxation and provides practical guidance whenever required.”

    Nitin Nashine

    Director, GISA Insurance Brokers Limited

Your company name is not your brand right.

MCA approval lets you incorporate under a name. Exclusive rights over the brand come from trademark registration in the relevant classes.

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FAQs

One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India — questions founders ask

Still unsure? A short call with a Chartered Accountant is usually faster than reading one more page.

Let's build together

Ready to incorporate your OPC?

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CA Suraj Soni · Chartered Accountant · Founder, MYFINTAX

Content reviewed for current regulatory and procedural relevance on .

Companies Act, 2013, the rules governing One Person Companies, and the MCA incorporation process (SPICe+ and linked forms).

Content is for general informational purposes and does not constitute case-specific professional advice. Requirements, fees and processing depend on your facts and current Government procedure.

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