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One Person Company Registration

One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India
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Turn your solo business idea into a legally recognized company. Legal Terminus manages your complete One Person Company (OPC) registration — from name approval to Certificate of Incorporation — so you can focus on growing your business with confidence. Our professional fee starts at ₹4,999 + GST. Government fees, stamp duty, and DSC charges are billed separately at actuals. No partner. No padding. No surprises.

Only 1 Director and shareholder Required
Separate Legal Identity
Limited Liability Protection
Ideal for Solo Entrepreneurs

800+

OPCs incorporated

100% Online

MCA21 V3 + Aadhaar e-KYC

7+

Years of Legal Expertise

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Register your OPC with pocket-friendly prices

Elemental
₹6,499
₹4,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Name Availability Search Report
  • SPICe+ Part A name reservation (2 attempts)
  • DIN application for up to 3 directors (via SPICe+)
  • MOA & AOA drafting (standard template)
  • Nominee onboarding + INC-3 consent drafting
  • SPICe+ Part B + AGILE-PRO-S filing
  • Certificate of Incorporation (COI) delivery
  • e-PAN & e-TAN
  • e-MOA & e-AOA
  • Bank Account Opening Docs
  • 1st Auditor Appointment Docs
  • EPF & ESI Registration
★ MOST POPULAR
Enriched
₹11,999
₹8,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Elemental
  • Share Certificate (Form SH-1)
  • Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A)
  • UDYAM / MSME Registration
✦ FULL-SERVICE
Supreme
₹26,999
₹24,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Enriched
  • Statutory Registers Pack (Members, Directors, Charges)
  • Trademark search + Class application (1 class, govt fee extra)
  • Income Tax Filing (Company)
  • Directors' Report Preparation
  • Annual Return (MGT-7)
  • Financial Statements (AOC-4)
  • Auditor Appointment in 1st AGM (ADT-1)
  • Preparation of Documents regarding AGM/BM Notice, Minutes & Extracts
  • DPT-3 (if applicable) for 1st FY
  • MSME-1 (if applicable) for 1st FY
  • DIR KYC of Director
  • Income Tax Filing of Director
  • Startup India / DPIIT registration assistance
  • First-year ROC compliance calendar + e-filing setup

Indicative Government & Out-of-Pocket CostsBilled at Actuals

These are estimated government fees charged over and above our professional fee. Actual amounts may vary by state and capital.

Cost HeadTypical RangeNotes
SPICe+ Filing Fee₹143Irrespective of authorized capital
RUN Name Reservation₹1,000Per attempt; 2 names per attempt
Stamp Duty on MOA/AOA₹500 – ₹2,000It based on State + Authorized capital; OPC stamp duty typically lower than PLC
PAN + TAN₹0Issued along with COI
Class 3 DSC (2-yr)₹1,999 / personRequired for director (mandatory) + nominee (recommended)
DIN₹0Auto-applied via SPICe+ for the sole director
Total Out-of-Pocket (typical)₹4,000 – ₹6,500Significantly lower than PLC (only 1 director vs 3)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By subscribing to the above plans, you agree to abide by our following additional terms and conditions

  1. Professional Fee Only: All quoted prices are exclusive of government fees, statutory levies, and out-of-pocket costs. Our fee covers professional services — advisory, MOA/AOA drafting, nominee onboarding, SPICe+ filing, AGILE-PRO-S coordination, and post-incorporation handover.
  2. Government Fees Payable Separately: RUN name reservation fee (₹1,000 per attempt), SPICe+ filing fee, and state stamp duty on MOA/AOA (₹500 – ₹5,000 typical for OPC) are payable to MCA / state government and reimbursed at actuals.
  3. DSC & DIN Charges: Class 3 DSC is billed at ₹1,999 + GST per person. OPC requires DSC for the sole director (mandatory) and the nominee (for digital INC-3 signing). DIN for the sole director is auto-applied via SPICe+.
  4. GST on Our Fee: All quoted prices are exclusive of GST @ 18%, charged at checkout.
  5. Eligibility Restrictions: As per Rule 3 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, only a natural person who is an Indian citizen (resident or NRI, post-2021 amendment) is eligible to incorporate or be a nominee in an OPC. A person can be a member or nominee of only one OPC at a time. Bodies corporate, LLPs, trusts, and foreign nationals are not eligible.
  6. Restricted Business Activities: OPCs cannot be incorporated or converted into a company carrying out Non-Banking Financial Investment activities, including investment in securities of any body corporate. Banking, insurance, and NBFC activities are also restricted.
  7. Name Approval: SPICe+ Part A name reservation includes 2 attempts within our professional fee. RUN government fees are payable per attempt (₹1,000 each). The name must end with '(OPC) Private Limited' as per Rule 8 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules. We pre-screen names against MCA, IPR, and trademark databases.
  8. Refund Policy: Full refund of professional fee (less ₹1,499 documentation handling) is available if SPICe+ Part B is not filed within 7 working days from receipt of complete documents and information. Government fees and DSC charges which already paid are non-refundable.
  9. Out-of-Scope Items: NRI subscriber additional KYC, registered office shifting, voluntary conversion to Pvt Ltd / Public Ltd, change of nominee post-incorporation, FEMA / FDI compliance for NRI directors and sectoral licenses (FSSAI, IEC, RBI, etc.) are not included and quoted separately.
OPC Registration by Legal Terminus

Legal Terminus Priority ⚖

OPC sounds simple — one director, one nominee, done. The reality is messier: nominee consent gets rejected, name suffixes get wrong, restricted activities trigger CRC objections. Priority is what happens when a senior CS owns your file from name search to COI.

What you get

  • ⚡48-hour SLA on first MOA/AOA draft — and a same-day name search before you commit.
  • ✅Senior expert reviewed object clause to make sure your business doesn't fall under restricted activities.
  • ✅Senior expert reviewed your documents and provide the name availability percentage.
  • 🔄Real-time CRC status updates on mail and WhatsApp — no refreshing the MCA portal at midnight.
  • 📑Post-incorporation kit: COI, MOA, AOA and compliance calendar.

Important Notes

  • The nominee must be an Indian citizen, age 18+, and cannot already be a member or nominee of another OPC. A wrong nominee selection = full re-filing. We verify nominee eligibility before drafting INC-3.
  • Name rejection is the #1 delay. Avoid generic words — follow our naming guidelines, check trademark conflicts, and have 4 backup names ready. We pre-screen, but the CRC is the final authority.
  • OPCs cannot conduct Non-Banking Financial Investment activities including investing in securities of any body corporate. If your business model touches investment / lending / insurance, you'll need a Pvt Ltd or PLC structure — we'll flag this on the discovery call.
  • Company name must end with '(OPC) Private Limited' — non-negotiable per Rule 8. Marketing names without the OPC suffix are not allowed in the official name (you can still use a brand name on invoices).
  • Stay requirement for the sole member: 120 days in India during the immediately preceding financial year (reduced from 182 days post-2021 amendment). NRIs can incorporate, but the stay test still applies.
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Why Choose a One Person Company

OPC is the only Indian corporate structure that lets a single person run a fully incorporated company with limited liability and separate legal identity. Before OPC was introduced under the Companies Act, 2013, solo founders had to either run as a sole proprietorship (unlimited liability, no separate entity) or pretend to have a co-founder in a Pvt Ltd. OPC closed that gap — you get all the credibility of a private limited company without dragging in a partner you don't actually have.

After the Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules 2021, OPCs are even more attractive: the mandatory conversion threshold (₹2 cr turnover / ₹50L paid-up capital) was scrapped, NRIs can now incorporate, and the stay requirement was reduced from 182 days to 120 days. OPC is no longer a stop-gap structure — it's a legitimate scale-up vehicle for solo founders.

OPC vs Sole Proprietorship vs Pvt Ltd: The Deep Dive

Most solo founders hesitate between three options. Here's the honest comparison:

ParameterSole PropOPCPvt Ltd
Owners Required11 + 1 nomineeMin 2
Separate Legal EntityNoYesYes
Limited LiabilityNoYesYes
Perpetual SuccessionNoYes (via nominee)Yes
Compliance LoadMinimalModerateHeavy
AGM RequiredN/ANo (exempt)Yes
Annual AuditOptionalMandatoryMandatory
Foreign / Public FundingNoNoYes
Setup Cost (Total)₹2K – ₹5K₹8K – ₹15K₹10K – ₹25K

Types of One Person Company Registration in India

01

OPC Limited by Shares

The default and most common structure. Member's liability is capped at the unpaid amount on shares held. Used by 95%+ of solo founders. Authorised capital typically ₹1L – ₹15L to keep stamp duty low.

02

OPC Limited by Guarantee

Member's liability is capped at a guarantee amount specified in the MOA, payable only on winding up. Rare in practice; relevant for member-driven not-for-profit-leaning ventures (though OPC cannot be Section 8).

03

OPC with Share Capital — Resident Indian

The standard format. Sole member is an Indian citizen who has stayed 120+ days in India during the preceding FY. Eligible for all OPC benefits (no AGM, MGT-7A, AOC-4 within 180 days).

04

OPC with Share Capital — NRI

Post-2021 amendment, NRIs holding an Indian passport can incorporate OPC. Same 120-day stay test in the preceding FY applies. FEMA / RBI reporting kicks in if foreign remittance is the source of capital.

Benefits of One Person Company Registration in India

OPC isn’t just a smaller version of a Private Limited company. It’s specially designed for solo founders, with simpler rules and fewer compliances.

Limited Liability for Solo Founders

Your personal assets — house, savings, car — are insulated from company debts. A creditor can chase the company, not you. Sole proprietorships don’t give you this protection.

Separate Legal Identity

The OPC can sign contracts, sue and be sued, hold property, and open bank accounts in its own name. You stop being personally liable for every business contract you sign.

Perpetual Succession via Nominee

If something happens to you, the nominee you’ve named in INC-3 automatically takes over membership of the OPC. Sole proprietorships die with the proprietor — OPC doesn’t.

Compliance Relaxations (vs Pvt Ltd)

No AGM required (Section 96 exempts OPC). Annual return filed on MGT-7A (simpler than MGT-7). Cash flow statement not mandatory. Only 2 board meetings per year. No Company Secretary required up to ₹10cr paid-up capital.

No Mandatory Conversion

Post-2021 amendment, the ₹2cr turnover / ₹50L paid-up capital trigger for forced conversion to Pvt Ltd was abolished. You can run OPC indefinitely — convert only when you’re ready (e.g., to add a co-founder).

Banking, Credit & Tax Credibility

Banks lend more readily to OPCs than to sole proprietorships. Vendors extend longer credit terms. ITC under GST is cleanly claimable. Income tax return is straightforward (Section 115BAA new regime applies).

Steps For One Person Company Registration in India

Eight steps. 7–10 working days end-to-end (assuming clean documents, an eligible nominee, and a name that clears CRC on first try).

1

Discovery & Eligibility CheckDay 0

30-min call with our expert to confirm: Indian citizenship of the sole member, 120-day stay test, eligibility of the nominee, business activity (to flag restricted activities like NBFI), authorised capital, and registered office state.

2

Document Submission & DSC ProcurementDay 1–2

Share KYC documents and registered office address proof with us (as per checklist). This is your only job at the start — we handle everything from here. Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate issued to the sole director and the nominee. Same-day for resident Indians via Aadhaar e-KYC; 3–5 days for NRIs (apostille required).

3

SPICe+ Part A — Name ReservationDay 2–4

Filed with 2 proposed names (in order of preference) ending with '(OPC) Private Limited' through MCA21 V3. CRC reviews under Rule 8. Approval: 2–3 working days typical. Reserved name valid for 20 days.

4

MOA & AOA DraftingDay 3–5

Memorandum of Association (object clause + capital + state) and Articles of Association (governance, share transfer, conversion-readiness clauses) drafted. One round of revision included.

5

Nominee Consent (Form INC-3)Day 4–5

Nominee signs INC-3 declaring willingness to act as nominee on the member's death / incapacity. We draft, get it signed, and file PAN + Aadhaar + address proof of nominee.

6

SPICe+ Part B + AGILE-PRO-S FilingDay 5–6

Master incorporation form filed: PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, GSTIN (optional), Professional Tax, Bank Account, Shops & Establishment — all in one shot via INC-32 + INC-33 + INC-34 + INC-35. Stamp duty paid online.

7

CRC Examination & ClarificationsDay 6–9

CRC reviews under Rule 12. If a deficiency is raised (e.g., minor MOA wording or nominee KYC), we file a re-submission within 24 hours.

8

Certificate of Incorporation & OnboardingDay 7–10

COI issued by CRC under Section 7(2). PAN, TAN, and CIN allotted. We deliver: COI PDF, MOA/AOA, share certificate template, statutory registers, INC-20A (commencement of business) reminder, and a 90-day compliance calendar.

Documents Required for One Person Company Registration in India

Get these ready and we'll take care of the rest

Director / Promoter Documents

Required for the director, nominee & shareholder

Subscriber and Nominee Identity

Mandatory for the proposed Director, Nominee & Shareholder
  • Self-attested PAN card (mandatory)
  • Self-attested Aadhaar
  • Driving Licence / Passport as ID for foreign nationals/NRI: notarized + apostilled passport copy

Address Proof (Per Person)

Not older than 60 days from filing date
  • Self-attested Bank statement OR Gas bill OR Mobile bill — not older than 60 days from filing date

Passport Size Photograph (Per Person)

For the proposed Director, Nominee & Shareholder
  • Latest Passport-size Photograph of all Proposed Directors / Shareholders and Nominee

Company & Registered Office Documents

Office address proof & NOC

Registered Office Proof

Latest Utility Bill for Office Address (Not Older Than 2 Months)
  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Gas Bill

Rent Agreement (If Business Premises is Rented)

Duly notarized between property owner and a director
  • Duly Notarized Rent Agreement between the owner of the property and one of the directors of the proposed company

No Objection Certificate (NOC)

From property owner
  • NOC from Property Owner permitting use of premises as Registered Office
  • Note: Residential property is permissible as Registered Office under MCA guidelines

One Person Company Registration — FAQs

Got questions? We've got answers — straight, no-BS, legally accurate.

Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen — resident or NRI (post-2021 amendment) — and who has stayed in India for at least 120 days in the immediately preceding financial year. Bodies corporate, LLPs, trusts, partnership firms, and foreign nationals are NOT eligible. Also: one person can be a member of only one OPC and a nominee in only one OPC at the same time.
Since there is only one owner, a nominee is required for safety.
  • If something happens to the owner, the nominee will take over the company.
  • The nominee has no role in daily business — only acts as a backup.
No, there is no minimum capital requirement.
  • You can start with any amount
  • ₹1 lakh is commonly used, but not compulsory
  • You can increase capital later if needed
7–10 working days end-to-end on average. Day 1–2 for DSC + nominee consent, Day 2–4 for name approval (SPICe+ Part A), Day 5–6 for MOA/AOA + SPICe+ Part B, Day 6–9 for CRC examination, Day 7–10 for COI handover. The biggest delay risks are nominee ineligibility (already a member / nominee of another OPC) and incorrect registered office proof.
Yes — and post-2021, the conversion is voluntary (not forced by turnover or capital thresholds). You file Form INC-6, alter the MOA + AOA via special resolution, induct a second member + second director, and the OPC converts into a Pvt Ltd. Process takes 30–45 days.
OPC has less compliance than Pvt Ltd, but still some filings are required:
  • Annual Return (MGT-7A)
  • Financial Statements (AOC-4)
  • Director KYC (if applicable)
  • Income Tax Return
  • Audit is mandatory
Three big restrictions:
  • Non-Banking Financial Investment activities including investment in securities of any body corporate
  • Banking, insurance, and NBFC activities
  • An OPC cannot be incorporated as a Section 8 company (charitable / not-for-profit)
If your business model touches any of these, you'll need a Pvt Ltd, PLC, or Section 8 structure. We flag this on the discovery call.
Yes. While OPC has only one member (shareholder), it can have up to 15 directors. Adding a non-shareholder director can be useful for operational delegation, raising bank credit, or bringing in an industry expert without giving away equity. Each additional director needs a DIN + DSC.
Legal Terminus handles the complete process, including:
  • Name approval and document preparation
  • Filing of all required forms
  • End-to-end coordination until Certificate of Incorporation
You also receive guidance on post-registration compliance to keep your company legally safe.

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