One founder, full protection
Category: Business Registration. From ₹11,999. Typical timeline: 7–10 days.
Overview
One Person Company (OPC) registration lets a single founder run a private limited company with full limited liability protection, without needing a co-promoter. It combines the compliance discipline and credibility of a company structure with the simplicity of solo ownership, making it a natural fit for consultants, freelancers and small manufacturers who want to scale into a corporate entity later.
Who needs it
- Solo founders who want limited liability without taking on a co-founder
- Freelancers and consultants moving from proprietorship to a corporate structure
- Small manufacturers or traders who need a company entity to contract with larger clients
- Family businesses where one member wants sole control with formal governance
Eligibility
- Only an Indian citizen and resident (stayed in India for at least 120 days in the preceding financial year) can incorporate an OPC
- A person can be a member of only one OPC at a time
- The nominee named in the OPC must also be an Indian citizen and resident
- Minimum one director and one shareholder (the same person can hold both roles)
Documents required
- PAN and Aadhaar of the proposed director and nominee
- Passport-size photograph of the director
- Proof of registered office (utility bill and rent agreement or NOC from owner)
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the director
- Nominee consent in Form INC-3
Process
- Name reservation — Apply for name approval via the SPICe+ Part A form on the MCA portal.
- DSC and documentation — Obtain the director's DSC and prepare MoA, AoA and nominee consent.
- SPICe+ filing — File SPICe+ Part B along with AGILE-PRO for PAN, TAN, GST and bank account linkage.
- Certificate of Incorporation — The Registrar of Companies (RoC) reviews and issues the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN.
Government fees
- SPICe+ incorporation filing: As per MCA fee schedule — depends on authorised capital
- Stamp duty on MoA/AoA: Varies by state of registration
- PAN and TAN application: Included in SPICe+ AGILE-PRO filing
Professional fee
Kanoons charges ₹5,999 for end-to-end OPC incorporation, covering DSC, name approval, drafting and RoC filing.
Timeline
Incorporation typically takes 7–10 working days from document submission, subject to RoC processing time and name approval on the first attempt.
Deliverables
- Certificate of Incorporation with CIN
- PAN and TAN of the company
- MoA and AoA
- Digital Signature Certificate of the director
Frequently asked questions
Can an OPC have more than one director?
Yes, an OPC can appoint additional directors for day-to-day operations, but it can have only one shareholder/member.
Is there a mandatory conversion requirement?
An OPC must convert to a private or public company if paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or average turnover exceeds ₹2 crore for three consecutive years.
Can an OPC be converted voluntarily?
Yes, an OPC can voluntarily convert into a private limited company after two years from incorporation.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a proposed name that conflicts with an existing trademark
- Not obtaining the nominee's consent in the prescribed Form INC-3
- Using a residential address without proper NOC documentation
- Ignoring the mandatory conversion triggers based on capital or turnover
Penalties for non-compliance
- Late filing of annual returns attracts additional fees of up to 12 times the normal filing fee under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules
- Failure to convert within six months of crossing prescribed thresholds attracts penalty under Section 450 of the Companies Act
- Non-filing of statutory returns can lead to the company being marked as inactive or struck off by the RoC
Legal references
- Companies Act, 2013, Section 2(62) — defines One Person Company
- Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 — incorporation procedure and nominee requirements
- Companies Act, 2013, Section 3 — formation of company
Client reviews
Kanoons made my OPC registration seamless and hassle-free. The team handled everything professionally, and I got my incorporation done in just a few days!Amit Sharma, Entrepreneur
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