One Person Company (OPC) Registration
Register a One Person Company under the Companies Act 2013 — sole ownership with the protection of limited liability and a separate legal entity. SPICe+ filing, DSC, DIN, MOA/AOA by registered CAs.
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200+
OPCs registered
7–10 days
Average incorporation time
Single Member
Full ownership and control
All-inclusive package
What is a One Person Company (OPC)?
A One Person Company (OPC) is a type of private limited company introduced by the Companies Act 2013 that allows a single individual to form a company with limited liability. It provides a sole proprietor the advantages of a corporate structure — separate legal entity, limited liability, and perpetual succession — without requiring a second shareholder.
The sole member also serves as the sole director. A nominee must be appointed who will take over ownership if the member becomes incapacitated or dies. OPC is registered on MCA21 through SPICe+ filing — same as a private limited company — but with specific OPC-related forms (INC-3 for nominee consent).
If an OPC's paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or annual turnover exceeds ₹2 crore, it must mandatorily convert to a private limited or public company. OPC cannot carry on Non-Banking Financial Investment activities.
Minimum members
1 (individual, Indian resident)
Nominee
Mandatory — takes over on member incapacitation/death
Minimum capital
No minimum paid-up capital requirement
Mandatory conversion
If paid-up capital > ₹50 lakh or turnover > ₹2 crore
Tax rate
Same as private limited company — 22% base rate (domestic company)
Benefits of Registering an OPC
Limited Liability Protection
The OPC member's personal assets are fully protected. Liability is limited to unpaid share capital — personal savings, property, and investments are not at risk.
Separate Legal Entity
The OPC is a distinct legal person — it can own assets, sign contracts, open bank accounts, and sue or be sued in its own name, independent of the owner.
Full Ownership & Control
Single member and single director — complete decision-making control without needing board consensus or a co-founder for legal purposes.
Credibility & Trust
Pvt Ltd label improves credibility with vendors, clients, banks, and government tenders over sole proprietorship.
Easier Banking
OPC can open corporate current accounts, receive FDI under automatic route, and apply for business loans more easily than sole proprietors.
Step to Private Limited
Entrepreneurs can start as OPC and convert to Private Limited Company when bringing in co-founders or investors — a structured growth pathway.
How to Register an OPC
End-to-end handled by our experts — 7 to 10 working days under normal circumstances.
Name Approval
File RUN on MCA21; name must include "OPC Private Limited"; check name availability against existing companies and trademarks; approval in 2–3 days.
DIN & DSC
Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN) for the sole director (if not already held); obtain Class 3 DSC; obtain PAN for nominee director.
Nominee Consent (INC-3)
The nominee must give written consent in Form INC-3; nominee cannot be the member themselves; must be an Indian resident individual; file with SPICe+ application.
SPICe+ Filing
File SPICe+ form on MCA21 with MOA/AOA (OPC-specific Article 5), DIN, DSC, address proof, ID proofs; government stamp duty and fee paid electronically.
Post-Registration
Receive Certificate of Incorporation with CIN; apply for PAN and TAN; open OPC current account; GST registration; MSME registration; first board resolution; statutory registers set up.
Documents Required
Member & Nominee Documents
- PAN card (member + nominee)
- Aadhaar card (member + nominee)
- Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence (identity proof)
- Bank statement / utility bill — not older than 2 months (address proof)
- Passport-size photograph (member + nominee)
- Email ID and mobile number
Business & Registered Office
- Registered office address proof — electricity bill or gas bill (not older than 2 months)
- NOC from property owner (if rented)
- Rent agreement (if leased — optional)
- Brief description of proposed business activity
- Desired company name (2–3 options)
- Nominee consent letter (INC-3 format — JCA provides)
Why Register Your OPC
with Juris Capital Advisory
Chartered Accountants
OPC registration handled by practising CAs — SPICe+ form, MOA/AOA, INC-3, and all post-registration steps done correctly.
7-Day Incorporation
Name approval to Certificate of Incorporation in 7–10 working days when documents are submitted promptly.
OPC-Specific MOA/AOA
Memorandum and Articles of Association drafted with OPC-specific provisions — nominee rights, conversion triggers, and single-member resolutions.
Conversion Advisory
JCA tracks OPC threshold limits and advises when mandatory conversion to Private Limited Company is approaching.
Post-Registration Bundle
PAN, TAN, GST, MSME, current account — all post-incorporation registrations handled in one go.
Sole Proprietor to OPC
Already running as sole proprietor? JCA advises on migration — asset transfer, bank account change, vendor communication, and GST migration.
What Our Clients Say
“I was running my design studio as a sole proprietorship. JCA converted it to an OPC in 9 days. I now have limited liability protection and a proper company account. My clients — especially the corporate ones — take me much more seriously.”
Sundar Krishnaswamy
Founder, Design Studio OPC, Chennai
“JCA explained OPC vs LLP vs Private Limited for my consulting business. Given my profile — single founder, no investors planned — OPC was clearly the right choice. Registered in 8 days. The entire process was transparent and hassle-free.”
Lavanya Venkataraman
Founder, Management Consulting OPC, Bangalore
“My OPC turnover just crossed ₹2 crore this year. JCA flagged the mandatory conversion threshold in advance and started the conversion to Private Limited process proactively. No compliance gap, no penalty.”
Ramesh Balakrishnan
Founder, Technology OPC → Private Ltd, Hyderabad