One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India

OPC Incorporation for Solo Entrepreneurs — Nominee, SPICe+ Filing and Annual Compliance

A One Person Company (OPC) is a unique company structure under the Companies Act 2013 for solo entrepreneurs who want the benefits of a private limited company — limited liability, separate legal entity, professional credibility — without needing a second director or shareholder. An OPC has exactly one member and one nominee who takes over if the original member dies or becomes incapacitated. Only Indian citizens and residents can incorporate an OPC. If the OPC's paid-up capital exceeds Rs 2 crore or annual turnover exceeds Rs 2 crore, it must mandatorily convert to a Private Limited Company.

Key Facts at a Glance

Parameter	Details
Members	1 member + 1 nominee (Indian citizens/residents only)
Limited Liability	Yes
Separate Legal Entity	Yes
Annual AGM	Not required — exempted for OPCs
Mandatory Conversion	Paid-up capital over Rs 2 crore or turnover over Rs 2 crore
Foreign Ownership	Not permitted
ROC Filing	AOC-4 within 180 days of FY end; MGT-7A within 60 days
Ideal For	Solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants wanting corporate status

Our Services

OPC Incorporation

Name reservation, DSC/DIN, nominee consent (INC-3), MOA/AOA for single-member company, SPICe+ filing, and Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN, and TAN.

Nominee Appointment

Advisory on nominee selection and documentation — drafting the consent letter and advising on the nominee change procedure.

Post-Incorporation Setup

INC-20A (commencement of business), first board meeting minutes, share allotment, statutory registers, and GST registration.

Annual Compliance

Financial statement preparation, AOC-4 within 180 days of FY end, income tax return, and tax audit if applicable.

OPC to Pvt Ltd Conversion

Mandatory conversion advisory when crossing the threshold — filing INC-6, shareholder and director changes, and transition to Pvt Ltd compliance.

OPC Exemptions Advisory

Advisory on OPC exemptions — no mandatory AGM, no independent directors, no CSR obligation, minimum 2 board meetings per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of OPC over a proprietorship?

(1) Limited liability — OPC member's personal assets are protected; (2) Separate legal identity — OPC can own property, sue and be sued in its own name; (3) Professional credibility — CIN, registered address, ROC filings; (4) Business continuity — OPC continues after the member's death via the nominee.

Can a person be a member of more than one OPC?

No. A natural person cannot be a member or nominee in more than one OPC simultaneously. If this limit is breached, the person must choose within 182 days.

What is the annual compliance burden?

No mandatory AGM. AOC-4 within 180 days of FY end. MGT-7A within 60 days of FY end. Minimum 2 board meetings per year (at least 90-day gap). Income tax return by October 31.

Solo Entrepreneur? Incorporate Your OPC with Expert CA Support.

OPC incorporation, nominee appointment, SPICe+ filing, and annual compliance — complete One Person Company services.