Register Your One Person Company (OPC) with Expert CA Guidance
One Person Company (OPC) Incorporation Services in India
Launch your business as a solo founder with legal credibility, tax advantages, and limited liability register your OPC with CA Vijay R Singh & Co. today.
Are you a solopreneur or freelancer looking to operate with the benefits of a private limited company without bringing in a co-founder? Registering a One Person Company (OPC) offers you a separate legal identity, protection from personal liability, better access to loans, and brand credibility all with simplified compliance.
At CA Vijay R Singh & Co., we help Indian citizens seamlessly register their OPC with complete documentation, MCA filing, and post-incorporation compliance support.
📄 Documents Required for OPC Registration
Personal Documents
- PAN Card & Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size photograph
- Address proof (utility bill)
- Voter ID or Driving License
Office Address Proof
- Recent electricity/water bill
- Rental agreement + NOC (if rented)
- Property papers (if owned)
Legal & MCA Filing Documents
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- Form INC-3 – Nominee consent
- Form INC-9 & DIR-2 – Declarations and appointment
- Drafted Memorandum (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA)
🔧 OPC Registration Process (Timeline: 10–15 working days)
- DSC & DIN Application (2–3 days)
- Company Name Approval via SPICe+ Part A (2–4 days)
- Document Drafting & Preparation
- Filing SPICe+ Part B & linked forms (3–5 days)
- Certificate of Incorporation (COI) issued by MCA (5–7 days)
💰 OPC Registration Cost
|
Component |
Amount |
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Government Fees |
₹4,000 – ₹7,000 |
|
Professional Fees |
₹15,000 |
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Out-of-Pocket Expenses |
₹5,000 |
|
Total Cost |
₹24,000 – ₹27,000 |
✅ Key Eligibility & Requirements
- Must be an Indian citizen, residing in India (≥182 days/year)
- Only one director and shareholder, both the same person
- A nominee (Indian citizen) must be appointed
- Minimum authorized capital: ₹1,00,000
- Cannot be a member of more than one OPC
🎯 Benefits of Registering an OPC
- Limited liability for the owner
- Separate legal identity under Companies Act, 2013
- Higher credibility with banks and vendors
- Tax-efficient business structure
- Easy to convert into a Private Limited Company later
- Ideal for consultants, freelancers, and solo founders
📅 Annual Compliance for OPC
- Filing Form AOC-4 (Financial Statements)
- Filing Form MGT-7A (Annual Return)
- Income tax return filing (ITR-6)
- GST returns if applicable (GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B)
- Appointment of Auditor within 30 days of incorporation
📞 Book Your OPC Incorporation with CA Vijay R Singh & Co.
Let our experienced team handle your OPC setup end-to-end from digital signature to incorporation to post-registration compliance.
💼 Transparent pricing.
📄 Complete documentation support.
📢 Expert advisory from a Chartered Accountant.
📲 Ready to register your OPC?
Contact us today for a consultation and get your company incorporated in just 10–15 working days.
One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India
Corporate structure and limited liability for solo founders – without needing a co-founder on paper.
By CA Vijay R Singh, FCA
ICAI Membership No. 153926 | FRN 136869W | Practising since 2013
Quick Summary
Ideal for solo founders who want corporate liability protection without a co-founder. Single shareholder structure under Section 2(62) Companies Act 2013. Restricted to resident Indian citizens. Mandatory conversion to Pvt Ltd once paid-up capital crosses Rs 50 lakh or turnover crosses Rs 2 crore (3-FY average).
Strategic Fit: Is this right for you?
Solo Founder
Solo founder wanting corporate liability protection without a nominal co-founder.
Enterprise Contract
Consultants whose clients or contracts prefer a company-format counterparty.
Liability Protection
Where personal asset exposure justifies the compliance load of a corporate structure.
Professional Practice
Engineers, IT consultants on enterprise contracts where the liability cover matters.
Pre-Co-founder Test
Testing a product idea solo before bringing in a co-founder (then converting to Pvt Ltd).
Pre-Conversion Path
Founders planning to convert to a regular Pvt Ltd within 2-3 years.
Final Deliverables Checklist
Everything you receive at the end of the engagement.
- Certificate of Incorporation (CoI)
- Memorandum & Articles of Association (MoA/AoA)
- Company PAN & TAN Card
- Director Identification Number (DIN)
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC - Class 3)
- Annual Compliance Calendar (PDF)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance
- GST Registration Certificate (where applicable)
- Nominee Declaration (Form INC-3)
Understanding Capital Structure
Single Member
One shareholder only, who must be a resident Indian citizen (physically present in India for at least 120 days in the preceding FY). NRIs and foreign nationals are not eligible.
Mandatory Nominee
A nominee is required at incorporation (Form INC-3). The nominee inherits the shareholding if the member dies or becomes incapacitated. Nominee can be changed via INC-4.
Conversion Thresholds
Mandatory conversion to Pvt Ltd or LLP when paid-up capital exceeds Rs 50 lakh OR 3-FY average turnover exceeds Rs 2 crore. Voluntary conversion allowed after 2 years.
The Engagement Lifecycle
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Process Name
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Description
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Typical Timeline
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Immediate Post-Incorporation Compliances
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Factor
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Proprietorship
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OPC
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Private Limited
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Transparent Pricing Structure
Statutory & Third-Party Costs – pass-through, NOT our fees
These are paid directly to government departments, certifying authorities, and banks. They are not VRS professional fees.
- PAN and TAN: Included in SPICe+
- DSC for each director: ~Rs 1,200-Rs 2,000 (valid 2 years)
- Stamp duty + filing fee for Rs 1 lakh capital in Maharashtra: ~Rs 6,000-Rs 8,000
- GST registration: nil
- Bank account opening: nil (bank-side)
Engagement & Fees
We set up your One Person Company end-to-end — name approval, nominee documentation, drafting, and incorporation filing with post-incorporation handover — agreed during an initial scoping call.
Fees are confirmed per engagement after the scoping call, based on the scope and complexity involved. You receive a clear, written quote before any work begins — no hidden charges.
Quoted per Engagement
The final quote depends on the scope, volume, and statutory complexity of your specific engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an NRI or foreign national form an OPC?
No. Per Section 3(1)(c) Companies Act 2013, the sole member must be an Indian citizen and resident in India (120 days in the preceding FY). NRIs and foreign nationals must use a Private Limited Company structure.
Can the nominee also be the director of the OPC?
The nominee can be a director but is not required to be. The nominee’s only statutory role is to step in as member if the original member dies or becomes incapacitated.
What happens if I cross the Rs 2 crore turnover threshold?
The OPC must convert to a Private Limited or LLP within 6 months of crossing the threshold (averaged across three consecutive FYs).
Can I have ESOPs in an OPC?
Technically yes, but practically constrained – once you allot shares to an employee, you have more than one member, which violates the OPC structure. If ESOPs are part of your plan, start with a Pvt Ltd.
Is OPC eligible for the 22% corporate tax rate?
Yes – OPCs are taxed as companies and eligible for Section 115BAA (22% + surcharge + cess), subject to forgoing certain deductions.
Can a single person hold OPCs in multiple companies?
No. A person can be a member of only one OPC at any time, and can be a nominee in only one OPC at any time (Rule 3, Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014).