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What is a One Person Company?

A One Person Company (OPC) is a type of business structure in which a single individual can incorporate a company, enjoying limited liability and full control over the business's operations. It is a legal entity distinct from its owner, making it a popular choice for solo entrepreneurs and small businesses in India.

How to Register a One Person Company in India?

Our Registration Process

  • Step-1
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    Document Verification

    Verify the necessary documents for registration

  • Step-2
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    DIN for Director

    Obtain Director Identification Number

  • Step-3
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    DSC for Director
    (Valid for 1 year)

    Obtain Digital Signature Certificate

  • Step-4
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    Name Search
    (4 Options allowed)

    Submit name choices for approval

  • Step-5
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    Name Registration

    Register the chosen company name

  • Step-6
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    Company Registration

    Complete the company registration process

  • Step-7
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    Incorporation Certificate

    Receive the certificate of incorporation

  • Step-8
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    Share Certificate

    Issue share certificates to shareholders

NOTE : Our Package include DSC for 1 Director Only; For additional DSC the charges shall be applicable.

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Benefits of One Person Company Registration

Brand

Separate Legal Identity of the Company

One Person Company Registration gives separate Legal identity to the Company

No Partnership

Best for those who are not interested in Partnership

OPC is best  for thoes who are not interested in Partnership & can operate the by himself.

profits

Profits are only kept with One Person

Profits of Single Person Company are kept only with the Director of the Company

Easy Registration

Easiest Process for Company Registration

OPC is the Best form of Registration and it enables the Company to Scale Dynamically

Detailed Comparision Between Types Of Companies in India

Aspect PVT LTD OPC LLP
Act The Company Act 2013 The Company Act 2013 The LLP Act 2008
Minimum Number of Directors/Partners At least 2 Directors Required At least 1 Directors Required Minimum 2 Partners will be required
Maximum Number of Directors/Partners Maximum 15 Directors a Company Can Have Maximum 15 Directors a Company Can Have No Limit
Maximum Members/Shareholders Maximum 200 Members/Shareholders are allowed Only One No Limit
Authorized Capital Minimum 1 Lakh Minimum 1 Lakh No Minimum Capital Required
Eligibility Criteria Any Person May Form a Private Limited Company, but any of them should be an Indian Resident A Person who is Resident of India Any two Person who is Major and at least one of them must be an Indian Resident
Put After Name Pvt Ltd OCP LLP
Liability of Shareholders/Partners Shareholder’s Liability is Limited to their Allotted Capital Liability is Limited to Member’s Capital Liability of Partners is Limited to their Agreed Contribution
Any Changes in Business Filling Form 32 with ROC Filling Form INC-4 with ROC Filling Form 3 with ROC
Existence A Private Limited Company has a Perpetual Succession since any changes will not affect its existence. A Private Limited Company has a Perpetual Succession since any changes will not affect its existence. A LLP Company has a Perpetual Succession since any changes will not affect its existence.
Transfer of Ownership Can Transfer Ownership by Transferring Share Can Transfer Ownership LLP Ownership is Wholly or Partly Transferable.
Business Conversion Can Be Converted into LLP, OPC or LTD Can be Converted into LLP or PVT LTD LLP Can be Converted into Company
Maintaining Books of Accounts Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
Maintaining Books of Statutory Records Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
Provision for Public Deposit Sec. 73 of The Company Act 2013 Sec. 73 of The Company Act 2013 No Provision
Provision for Loan to Directors Sec. 185 of The Company Act 2013 Sec. 185 of The Company Act 2013 No Provision
Board/Partners Meeting First Meeting should be held within 30 Days from Incorporation, After First Meeting Minimum 4 Meeting in a Calendar year Should be Hold. NA Not Required
Statutory Audit Mandatory Mandatory In Case Turnover is More than 40 Lakh or Partners Contribution Exceeds 25 Lakh.
Internal Audit Companies Having Turnover of 200 Crore are applicable for Internal Audit NA NA
Income Tax Audit Turnover above 1CR Turnover above 1CR Turnover above 1CR
Income Tax Rate 25% 25% 30%
Income Tax Return ITR-6 ITR-6 ITR-5
Detailed Comparision Between Types Of Companies in India

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In 2013, the Companies Act introduced a new form of company called a One Person Company, in which a single person is the absolute owner of the firm.
Yes, It is completely possible for a single person to register a company.
A person who is an Indian citizen is allowed to register a One Person Company.
Yes, it is absolutely compulsory to form a One Person Company. If a business is found to be unregistered and operational, serious penalties will be charged on the owners.
Firstly, the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) of the proposed director are obtained, which usually takes 1 day. After that, the certificate of incorporation is obtained within 3-5 days. So, the whole process takes a maximum of 10 days, depending directly on the timelines of revert and approval from the registering department.

The following documents are prepared which are submitted to the ROC:

1. Articles of the Association (AoA) which lays down the laws on which the company will operate.

2. Memorandum of Association (MoA) which states the business for which the company will be incorporated.

3. Proof of ownership of the registered office/NOC from the owner.

4. The Director's Consent in Form INC-2 will be taken with his PAN Card and Aadhaar Card.

5. A declaration by the professional certifying that all the compliances have been made.

6. Consent and Declaration of the Director of DIR -2 and INC - 9 respectively.

It depends on a person's requirement generally it costs between 2-5k.
Companies that sell goods or services and have annual sales aggregating more than Rs. 20 Lakhs for Services and Rs. 40 Lakhs for Goods are required to register for GST.

The process is as follows:

Step-1: DSC Application

Firstly, the Digital Signature Certificate is obtained which requires the following documents:
1. Aadhaar Card
2. Address Proof
3. Contact Details
4. Photographs

Step-2: DIN (Director Identification Number) Application

After the DSC, DIN is applied to the director in the SPICe+ form along with the name and address proof of the director.

Step -3 Name Approval Application

The name of the firm generally goes in this format "XYZ (OPC) Private Limited".
The name can be approved in the Form SPICe+ application. Only one preferred name along with the significance of keeping that name can be given in the Form SPICe+ application. If the name gets rejected, another name can be submitted by applying another Form SPICe+ application.


Step-4 Document Required


The following documents are prepared which are submitted to the ROC:

1. Articles of the Association (AoA) which lays down the laws on which the company will operate.
2. Memorandum of Association (MoA) which states the business for which the company will be incorporated,
3. Proof of ownership of the registered office/NOC from the owner.
4. The Director's Consent in Form INC-2 will be taken with his PAN Card and Aadhaar Card.
5. A declaration by the professional certifying that all the compliances have been made.
6. Consent and Declaration of the Director of DIR -2 and INC - 9 respectively.

Step-5 Filling of Forms with MCA

All the above-mentioned documents will be attached with SPICe+ Form, SPICe-MOA, and SPICe-AOA along with the DSC of the Director and the professional, and will be uploaded to the MCA site for approval. The TAN and PAN Number will be generated automatically at the time of incorporation of the company.

Step-6 Issue of Incorporation Certificate

On verification, the Registrar of Companies (ROC) will issue a Certificate of Incorporation and we can start our business.

Yes, an OPC can have as many employees as the director appoints.
There is no such thing as a minimum turnover in OPC.
Yes, It can be converted by increasing the number of members to two. NOC is written by the creditors for the conversion of OPC to a private limited.
No, OPC can only be made by a single director.
Yes, it is possible.
Yes, it is very similar to the private limited company.