INC-4 — OPC Member & Nominee Change

Update the Member or Nominee of Your One Person Company

A One Person Company (OPC) must always have a nominee who steps in if the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated. Whenever there is a change in the member or the nominee — or the nominee withdraws consent — the company must intimate the Registrar of Companies through Form INC-4. Keeping these details accurate and current is a core OPC compliance requirement and protects the continuity of the company.

Our INC-4 services handle every member and nominee change for a One Person Company, including obtaining fresh nominee consent and updating records. This service is part of our wider incorporation and change services and works alongside registered office updates in INC-22 and company conversion under INC-27 where an OPC grows and restructures.

Our INC-4 OPC Change Services

Nominee Change Filing (INC-4)

Filing INC-4 to intimate a change of nominee of the One Person Company to the ROC.

Member Change Intimation

Reporting a change in the member of the OPC arising from transfer, succession, or other events.

Fresh Nominee Consent (INC-3)

Obtaining and documenting the new nominee’s written consent in the prescribed form.

Withdrawal of Consent Handling

Managing a nominee’s withdrawal of consent and appointment of a replacement nominee.

OPC Records Update

Updating the register of members and other statutory records to reflect the change.

OPC Compliance Advisory

Advising on OPC-specific obligations, thresholds, and conversion triggers as the company grows.

Benefits of Keeping OPC Details Current

Keeps OPC member and nominee details accurate and lawful
Ensures business continuity through a valid, consenting nominee
Timely intimation to the ROC within prescribed timelines
Properly documented nominee consent and withdrawals
Clean statutory records for audits and due diligence
Guidance on OPC growth, thresholds, and conversion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form INC-4 used for?

Form INC-4 is filed by a One Person Company to intimate the Registrar of Companies about a change in its member or nominee. It is also used where a nominee withdraws consent or ceases to be the nominee, so that the company’s records remain accurate.

Why must an OPC have a nominee?

An OPC has only one member, so the law requires a nominee to ensure continuity. If the sole member dies or becomes incapable of contracting, the nominee becomes the member and keeps the company running, which is why the nominee’s details must always be current.

When must an OPC file INC-4?

INC-4 must be filed within the prescribed period whenever there is a change of member or nominee, or when a nominee withdraws consent and a new nominee is appointed. Prompt filing keeps the company compliant and its statutory records correct.

What happens if the nominee withdraws consent?

If the nominee withdraws consent, the sole member must nominate another person as nominee within the prescribed time, obtain that person’s consent, and intimate the change to the ROC in Form INC-4 so that the company continues to meet the nominee requirement.

Is the nominee’s consent required in writing?

Yes. The nominee’s prior written consent is required and is documented in the prescribed form. This consent is an essential part of appointing or changing a nominee and must accompany the relevant filings for the change to be valid.

Keep Your One Person Company Compliant

Reliable INC-4 filing for member and nominee changes in a One Person Company.