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A One Person Company (OPC) is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 with just a single member. Introduced to support solo entrepreneurs, it combines the simplicity of a sole proprietorship with the limited-liability protection and credibility of a private limited company.
The single member is also usually the sole director, and must appoint a nominee who takes over the company in the event of the member’s death or incapacity. Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident can form an OPC.
An OPC is best suited to individual founders who want a corporate structure now, with the option to convert into a Private Limited Company later as the business grows.
An OPC gives a single founder the protection and credibility of a company without needing a partner.
Full control stays with one person — no partners or co-shareholders required.
Your personal assets stay protected; liability is limited to your investment.
Convert to a Private Limited Company anytime as your business scales.
Lighter compliance than a Pvt Ltd — for example, no requirement to hold an AGM.
A simple, fully online process handled end-to-end by your dedicated CA.
A CA confirms OPC suits you and helps you choose a nominee, then shares a document checklist.
We obtain the Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number for the director.
We reserve your unique OPC name with the MCA through the SPICe+ process.
We file SPICe+ with MOA, AOA and nominee consent, and deliver your COI, PAN & TAN.
Professional fees shown below. Government fees & stamp duty vary by state and are charged at actuals.
Complete OPC incorporation for a single founder, done fully online.
+ Government fees at actuals
Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident (stayed in India for at least 120 days in the previous year) can incorporate an OPC.
The nominee takes over the OPC if the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated, ensuring business continuity. Their written consent is required at incorporation.
Yes. An OPC can be voluntarily converted into a Private Limited Company, and conversion becomes mandatory if it crosses certain turnover or capital thresholds.
An OPC is a separate legal entity with limited liability, while a proprietorship is not — in a proprietorship the owner is personally liable for all debts.
An OPC must have at least one director and can have up to 15 directors, but only one member (shareholder).
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