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One Person Company
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No co-founder required. Get limited liability, a separate legal entity, and corporate credibility — all with just one director. CA-guided registration in 7 days, start to certificate.

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Understanding OPC

What Is a One Person Company?

A One Person Company (OPC) is a company structure introduced under the Companies Act, 2013 that allows a single person to operate a corporate entity with limited liability — combining the simplicity of sole proprietorship with the protection of a company.

01

Legal Foundation

Defined under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013, an OPC is a private company that has only one member (shareholder). It is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and gets a CIN (Corporate Identity Number) just like any other company.

02

The Nominee System

Every OPC must appoint a nominee — a person who will take over the company in case of the sole member's death or incapacity. The nominee is declared in Form INC-3 at the time of incorporation. This ensures the company has perpetual succession.

03

Who Can Form an OPC?

Any Indian citizen who is a resident of India (stayed in India for at least 182 days in the preceding financial year) can form an OPC. After the 2021 amendment, NRIs are also eligible to incorporate an OPC. Only a natural person can be a member — not another company or LLP.

04

OPC vs Sole Proprietorship

Unlike a sole proprietorship, an OPC is a separate legal entity. Your personal assets are protected from business liabilities. You get a PAN, TAN, bank account, and GST registration in the company's name — not your personal name. This is the single biggest reason to choose OPC over sole proprietorship.

1 Director

Minimum required

1 Shareholder

Same person

₹0 Capital

No minimum

Limited Liability

Assets protected

Separate Entity

Own PAN & bank

Is OPC Right For You?

Who Should Register an OPC?

OPC is designed for solo operators who want corporate benefits without a co-founder. See if you fit.

Solo Tech Founders

Building a SaaS product, app, or digital business alone? OPC gives you corporate credibility to sign enterprise clients and open a current account.

SaaS · Apps · AI

Freelancers & Consultants

Designers, developers, CAs, lawyers — if you bill clients as an individual, OPC lets you invoice as a company with limited liability protection.

Design · Dev · Consulting

E-commerce Sellers

Selling on Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho? A company registration is mandatory for GST, marketplace compliance, and a dedicated current account.

Amazon · Flipkart · D2C

First-Time Entrepreneurs

Testing a business idea? OPC lets you start small with low compliance, and easily convert to Pvt Ltd when you're ready to add co-founders or raise funds.

New Ventures · Side Projects

Recognize yourself? If you're a solo operator who wants protection, credibility, and a real company — OPC is your answer.

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Why Choose OPC

Benefits of One Person Company Registration

OPC gives solo founders the best of both worlds — simplicity of a sole proprietorship with the protection of a company.

Limited Liability Protection

Your personal assets — house, car, savings — are completely protected. If the company faces a loss or debt, only the company's assets are at risk, not yours. This is the single biggest upgrade over sole proprietorship.

Easier Loans & Contracts

Banks and corporate clients take companies more seriously. An OPC with a CIN (Corporate Identity Number) gives you better access to business loans, credit lines, and government tenders than a sole proprietorship ever could.

100% Ownership — No Sharing

You are the sole shareholder and sole director. No dilution, no disagreements, no co-founder conflicts. Every decision is yours. You retain full control of the company and all its profits.

Separate Legal Entity

An OPC exists independently of you. It can own property, enter contracts, open bank accounts, and sue or be sued in its own name. Your business outlives you — protected by the nominee system. Nominee has no role to play in OPC other than being a nominee.

Lower Compliance than Pvt Ltd

No board meetings, no AGM required. Filing requirements are simpler and cheaper. OPC has relaxed compliance under Section 96 and Section 98 — designed specifically for solo operations.

Easy Conversion to Pvt Ltd

Outgrown OPC? Convert to a Private Limited Company anytime. It's mandatory when paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or turnover crosses ₹2 crore. We handle the full conversion process.

The Real 6-Step Process

How OPC Registration Works

Exactly how our CA team takes your OPC from name search to Certificate of Incorporation — the actual MCA V3 process, no fluff.

1

Name Search & SPICe+ Part A

Our CA searches your proposed name on the MCA portal and checks it against the trademark registry. Once we're confident it's clear, we file SPICe+ Part A for name approval.

2

Name Approval

If MCA approves the name, we move ahead. If it's rejected, we immediately resubmit a fresh name — at no extra cost — until it's approved.

3

DSC for Director & Nominee

While the name is in approval, we prepare the Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) for both the Director and the Nominee — required to sign every MCA filing.

4

MCA V3 Registration

We register both the Director and Nominee on the MCA V3 portal as Business User / Authorized Signatory, with the Director mapped to the correct role.

5

SPICe+ Filing & Fee Payment

We fill and submit the full incorporation suite — SPICe+ Part B, INC-33 (eMOA), INC-34 (eAOA), INC-9 and AGILE-PRO — and pay the MCA stamp duty and government fees on your behalf.

Approval & Handover — You're Live

MCA approves and we hand over your complete kit: Certificate of Incorporation (with your new company name), MOA (INC-33), AOA (INC-34), company PAN & TAN, and your MCA master data. Your OPC is now a registered company.

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Checklist

Documents Required for OPC Registration

The exact list we ask every client for — nothing hidden. Most people already have all of these ready.

  • PAN Card — of all directors
  • Aadhaar Card — of all directors
  • Mobile Number & Email — of all directors
  • Passport-size Photo — of all directors
  • Bank Statement — of all directors Not needed if the director already has a DIN
  • Utility Bill for the proposed office address — can be in anyone's name.
    Accepted: gas cylinder receipt, telecom bill (MTNL / BSNL / Jio / Airtel / Vi), electricity bill, piped-gas bill, or water bill.
    Not accepted: private-company bills other than telecom.
    Must not be older than 50 days from the date of the SPICe+ forms application.

Email your documents to support@qwikfilings.com. Please make sure every document and photo is clear and legible — it keeps your filing fast and error-free.

Transparent Pricing

Choose Your OPC Package

Government fees included in every package. Stamp duty applies separately only for 5 states. No hidden charges — ever.

Easy Startup

Silver

Just incorporate your OPC in 7 days

₹8,999

Govt fees included

  • Full Company Registration
  • Govt fees included
  • DSC + DIN
  • Name Reservation
  • INC-33 — MOA
  • INC-34 — AOA
  • SPICe+ Forms Filing
  • Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
  • PAN & TAN
  • No GST Registration

No hidden charges · Flat price · CA guarantee

Choose Silver

Gold

Incorporate + get operational

₹11,999

Govt fees included

  • Full Company Registration
  • GST Registration
  • MSME / Udyam Registration
  • Board Resolution for current a/c opening
  • 1-month CA consultation & guidance (post registration)

No hidden charges · Flat price · CA guarantee

Choose Gold
Best Value

Titanium

Add brand protection

₹21,999

Govt fees included

  • Full Company Registration
  • GST Registration
  • MSME / Udyam Registration
  • Board Resolution for current a/c opening
  • 1-month CA consultation & guidance (post registration)
  • Startup India (DPIIT) Registration
  • Tax-benefit & tender eligibility unlocked
  • 1 Trademark Application (Name or Logo) — all-inclusive, ₹7,999 value

No hidden charges · Flat price · CA guarantee

Choose Titanium

Government fees are included in every package. Stamp duty is billed separately only for Karnataka, Rajasthan, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh & Punjab (these states levy higher stamp duty). You get the exact, itemised breakdown before you pay a rupee.

Structure Comparison

OPC vs Private Limited vs LLP

Not sure which structure fits? Here's a side-by-side comparison to help you decide.

Feature
OPC
Pvt Ltd
LLP
Minimum Members
1
2
2
Minimum Directors / Partners
1
2
2 Designated
Limited Liability
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Separate Legal Entity
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Minimum Capital
₹0
₹0
₹0
Annual Compliance Cost
₹10K–₹15K
₹15K–₹25K
₹5K–₹10K
Board Meetings Required
Not mandatory
4 per year
Not applicable
Fundraising / Equity
Limited
Easy (issue shares)
Difficult (no shares)
Best For
Solo founders
Funded startups
Partnerships
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  • ₹8,999 · Govt Fees Included

    Transparent flat pricing — government fees included. Only stamp duty (5 states) is extra, shared upfront before payment.

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What Our Clients Say

"QwikFilings got my company, Arjunix Garments (OPC) Private Limited, registered in just 6 days. No chasing, no excuses — it was simply done. What more can I say?"

Arjun Santosh Koli

Director, Arjunix Garments (OPC) Private Limited

"Another portal sat on my Glojourn Immigration (OPC) Private Limited registration for three months and got nowhere. QwikFilings had it done in five days. I still don't know how they move this fast — but I'm so glad they do."

Deepthi Naishadham

Director, Glojourn Immigration (OPC) Private Limited

"They finished my entire Treasurebloom (OPC) Private Limited registration in record time — no hidden charges, no piles of paperwork, no running around. Start to finish, it was as smooth as it gets. Easily the best experience I could have asked for."

Nikhil Rajesh Tahilramani

Director, Treasurebloom (OPC) Private Limited

Got Questions?

OPC Registration — FAQ

Everything you need to know about One Person Company registration in India.

An OPC is a private company under the Companies Act 2013, Section 2(62), that allows a single person to own and operate a company with limited liability. It has one shareholder, one director, and one nominee — combining the simplicity of sole proprietorship with the legal protection of a company.
Any Indian citizen who is a resident of India (182+ days stay in the preceding FY) can register an OPC. After the 2021 amendment, NRIs are also eligible. Only a natural person can be a member — not another company or LLP. One person can only incorporate one OPC.
A nominee is the person who will take over as the member of the OPC in case the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated. The nominee is declared in Form INC-3 at the time of incorporation. The nominee does not have any rights in the company during the member's lifetime — it's purely a succession safety net.
There is no minimum capital requirement for OPC. You can start with as little as ₹1. The authorized capital is typically set at ₹1 lakh (which affects stamp duty). You don't need to deposit any capital in a bank account before incorporation.
Yes, after the MCA amendment in 2021, NRIs are now eligible to incorporate an OPC in India. The earlier requirement of 182 days residency was relaxed. However, the NRI must have stayed in India for at least 120 days in the preceding financial year. A resident Indian nominee is still required.
OPC must file an annual return (MGT-7A), financial statements (AOC-4), income tax return, and DIR-3 KYC annually. Board meetings and AGMs are not mandatory. If turnover exceeds ₹2 crore, a statutory audit is required. Annual compliance costs typically range from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000.
Yes, OPC can be voluntarily converted to a Pvt Ltd company at any time. Conversion becomes mandatory when paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or annual turnover crosses ₹2 crore. The conversion process involves passing a resolution, altering MOA/AOA, and filing forms with MCA.
OPC is taxed at a flat 25% corporate rate (for turnover up to ₹400 crore). You can claim business expenses, depreciation, and director salary as deductions. The effective tax rate is often lower than individual slab rates for high-income professionals. OPC is also eligible for Startup India tax benefits if DPIIT-registered.
With QwikFilings, OPC registration takes 7 working days from the date all documents are submitted. This includes DSC (1–2 days), DIN + Name Approval (2–3 days), and SPICe+ filing + COI (3–4 days). Delays are rare but can happen if MCA raises a query or name is rejected.
If the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated, the nominee declared in Form INC-3 becomes the new member of the OPC. The nominee must inform the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within 15 days. The company continues to exist — this is the perpetual succession advantage over sole proprietorship.

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