OPC registration is the incorporation of a One Person Company under the Companies Act, 2013: one Indian citizen as the sole member, a nominee who consents on Form INC-3, and a SPICe+ filing with the MCA. Since 1 April 2021 an NRI can form one, and an OPC no longer has to convert once it crosses a capital or turnover limit. From ₹1,999 plus government fees and DSC, 50% upfront and 50% on delivery.
The process below is the same across India. These are the parts that are set by Ahmedabad and its state, and they are the parts that decide where your paperwork goes.
The Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 rewrote most of what older guides still say about OPCs. The position in force since 1 April 2021:
| Rule | Before April 2021 | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Who can form an OPC | Resident Indian citizens only | Any Indian citizen, resident in India or not, so NRIs can form one |
| Residency test for "resident" | 182 days in the preceding calendar year | 120 days in the preceding financial year |
| Paid-up capital / turnover limit | Forced conversion above ₹50 lakh capital or ₹2 crore average turnover | No limit. An OPC can grow without converting |
| Voluntary conversion to Pvt Ltd or public company | Not before two years from incorporation | Any time, after adding the required members and directors |
What has not changed: only a natural person who is an Indian citizen can be the member or the nominee, a person can be a member of only one OPC and a nominee of only one, a minor cannot be either, and an OPC cannot be a Section 8 company or carry on non-banking financial investment activity.
| Point | Sole proprietorship | OPC | Private limited company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owners | One person, not a separate entity | One member plus a nominee | 2 to 200 members |
| Directors | None | Minimum 1, maximum 15 | Minimum 2, maximum 15 |
| Liability | Unlimited, personal assets exposed | Limited to share capital | Limited to share capital |
| Registration | No single registration; GST, Udyam, Shop Act as needed | SPICe+ with the MCA | SPICe+ with the MCA |
| Equity investors | Not possible | Not possible without converting | Possible |
| Annual MCA filings | None | Financial statements and abridged annual return (MGT-7A) | AOC-4 and MGT-7 / MGT-7A |
| Our fee from | ₹1,299 | ₹1,999 + DSC | ₹1,999 + DSC |
Choose an OPC when you work alone, want limited liability and a company name that corporate buyers accept, but do not yet need outside shareholders. If a co-founder or investor is likely within a year, start as a private limited company instead; if liability is not a concern and you want the lightest compliance, a sole proprietorship is cheaper to run.
Every OPC names a nominee who becomes the member if the sole member dies or becomes incapable of contracting. The nominee gives written consent on Form INC-3, which is filed with the incorporation. The nominee must also be an Indian citizen and a natural person, and can be changed later by filing the change with the Registrar.
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Documents and DSC | 1 to 2 working days |
| Name approval (SPICe+ Part A or RUN) | 1 to 3 working days, longer if resubmission is asked for |
| SPICe+ Part B with MOA, AOA and INC-3 | 3 to 5 working days after filing, subject to MCA processing |
| PAN and TAN | Issued with the Certificate of Incorporation |
After incorporation the OPC files its financial statements and an annual return every year, whether or not it traded. Our OPC annual compliance plan covers that, and when you are ready for investors, OPC to private limited conversion is a separate filing. Founders in Karnataka can see OPC registration in Bangalore.
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Government fee — paid by you at actuals
Government charges are paid by you at actuals: the MCA filing fee and the stamp duty on the MOA and AOA, which is set by the state where the registered office sits and differs from state to state. The DSC for the sole director is charged separately, and PAN/TAN charges apply where relevant. We give you the figure for your state before anything is filed.
Every price above is a professional fee, excluding GST and government charges. 50% upfront, 50% on delivery.
All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.
PAN + Aadhaar of sole director, nominee details, registered office proof, proposed company name.
Name approval via RUN, DSC and DIN for the sole director.
Drafting, nominee consent, e-signing.
SPICe+ filing with MCA. You receive the Certificate of Incorporation.
Tell us your requirement, a CA will call you in 30 minutes.
Your personal assets are protected. Only the OPC is liable for its debts.
The OPC can own property, sign contracts, and bank in its own name.
Since 1 April 2021 there is no paid-up capital or turnover ceiling. You convert to a Pvt Ltd when you choose to, at any time, by adding members and directors.
You only need 1 director and 1 nominee (mandatory for succession).
"OPC" after your name signals structure and professionalism to clients and partners.
The nominee takes over the company in case of the director’s death or incapacity.
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