One Person Company Registration
Run a company on your own with limited liability and a nominee, without needing a second shareholder.
A one person company lets a single individual run a company with limited liability, without needing to find a second shareholder. It was introduced to give solo entrepreneurs the credibility and asset protection of a corporate structure rather than forcing them into a proprietorship.
The defining feature is the nominee. Because a company cannot have zero members, you must name someone who will step into your shoes if you die or become incapable, and their written consent is filed at incorporation.
Choose a package
Incorporation
₹2,754 plus GST
- Name approval retried until cleared
- Incorporation certificate
- Memorandum and articles drafted
- 1 DIN for Director
- Authorized Capital with No Limit
- PAN and TAN obtained
- ESI and provident fund registration
- GST Registration
- Help opening the bank account
Incorporation and Compliance
₹18,904 plus GST
- Name approval retried until cleared
- Incorporation certificate
- Memorandum and articles drafted
- 1 DIN for Director
- Authorized Capital with No Limit
- PAN and TAN obtained
- ESI and provident fund registration
- GST Registration
- Annual return and annual accounts filed with the Registrar
- DIN E-KYC for 2 Directors
- ITR-6 Return Filing
- Financial Statement
- Books maintained through the year
- Help opening the bank account
Who can form one
- Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident in India
- One person may incorporate only one OPC, and be nominee for only one
- A minor cannot be a member or a nominee
- It cannot be incorporated or converted into a Section 8 not-for-profit company
- It cannot carry on non-banking financial investment activity
Lighter compliance than a private limited company
An OPC is a company, so the corporate filings apply, but several requirements are relaxed because there is only one member.
- No annual general meeting is required
- Board meeting requirements are relaxed where there is a single director
- The annual return is filed in Form MGT-7A rather than MGT-7
- The cash flow statement may be omitted from the financial statements
- A statutory auditor must still be appointed, and the annual filings still apply
Conversion into a private limited company
An OPC can convert into a private limited company voluntarily at any time, and this is the usual route when the business grows or a co-founder joins.
Conversion brings the full private company compliance set with it, including annual general meetings and the standard annual return.
How we handle it
- 1 Digital signature A signing certificate is obtained for the proposed director.
- 2 Name reservation The name is checked and reserved, with OPC appearing in the company name as the Act requires.
- 3 Nominee consent The nominee’s written consent is obtained and prepared for filing alongside the incorporation form.
- 4 Drafting and filing The memorandum and articles are drafted and the integrated incorporation form filed with the Registrar.
- 5 Certificate issued The incorporation certificate is issued with the corporate identity number, and PAN and TAN are allotted.
- 6 Getting operational We assist with the bank account, commencement of business declaration and first auditor appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need a nominee?
A company must always have a member. The nominee is the person who becomes the member if you die or become incapable of contracting, which keeps the company alive. Their written consent is filed at incorporation and can be changed later.
Can I have more than one OPC?
No. One person can incorporate only one OPC and be the nominee for only one. If you want a second company, it has to take another form.
Can a foreign national form an OPC?
No. Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident in India may incorporate one.
How is it different from a proprietorship?
A proprietorship is not a separate legal person, so your personal assets are exposed to business debts. An OPC is a separate entity with limited liability, but it carries company-level compliance and cost.
Does an OPC need an audit?
Yes. Every company must appoint a statutory auditor and have its accounts audited, regardless of turnover.
What is not included. Government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, court and registry fees, digital signature costs and any third-party professional charges are separate and payable at actuals. GST applies on professional fees where indicated. Prices shown are indicative and may change without notice; we confirm the total in writing before any work begins — see our terms on pricing.
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