i. Separate legal entity
An OPC is a legal entity and a juristic person — it can acquire property, incur debts, sue, be sued, and hire employees in its own name, distinct from its sole member.
Service
One Person Company Registration
The corporate structure for solo founders — limited liability and a separate legal identity, with just one member and one director.
A One Person Company (OPC) can be registered in India under the Companies Act, 2013 with just a single member and a single director — who may be the same person.
An OPC offers the legal protections of a Private Limited Company together with the operational simplicity of a sole proprietorship. It is the natural choice for solo entrepreneurs who want limited liability, a separate legal identity, and access to formal credit — without the overhead of running a multi-member company. Non-resident Indians are eligible to register an OPC in India.
Why an OPC
Advantages of a One Person Company.
ii. Limited liability
The director's personal assets remain protected from the business's debts and obligations. There is also no requirement to hold annual or extraordinary general meetings.
iii. Continuity through nominee
An OPC must appoint a nominee director at incorporation. On the death or incapacity of the sole director, ownership passes to the nominee — so the entity continues to exist.
iv. Best of both structures
An OPC combines the legal protections of a Private Limited Company with the operational simplicity of a sole proprietorship — well-suited to solo founders.
v. Creditworthiness
Statutory ROC filings and audited accounts create a level of transparency that lenders trust — making bank loans and formal credit easier to obtain than for an unregistered proprietorship.
vi. Brand credibility
The "OPC Private Limited" suffix signals a registered, audited entity — useful when contracting with larger businesses, government departments, or institutional clients.
Process
How we register your OPC.
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Apply for Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
We obtain the DSC of the proposed director, which is required to digitally sign filings on the MCA portal. This step requires standard identity and address documents from the applicant.
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Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)
Once the DSC is in hand, we apply for the proposed director's DIN through the integrated SPICe+ form, along with name and address proof.
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Name approval
We conduct a name search on the MCA portal and submit the proposed name (which must end with "OPC Private Limited") for approval. If a name is rejected, we re-file with a fresh option, with applicable statutory fees.
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Drafting of incorporation documents
We prepare and draft the documents required to be submitted to the Registrar of Companies — the Memorandum of Association (MoA) setting out the company's objects and scope of business, and the Articles of Association (AoA) setting out the by-laws under which the company will operate. We also obtain the nominee's consent in Form INC-3, and the proposed director's declaration and consent in Forms INC-9 and DIR-2.
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Filing forms with the MCA
Once all documents are gathered, we attach and upload the SPICe+ form, SPICe-MOA, SPICe-AOA, along with the DSCs of the director and the certifying professional, to the MCA portal.
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Certificate of Incorporation
On successful verification, the Registrar of Companies issues the Certificate of Incorporation — at which point your OPC formally exists and you can commence business.
Compare structures
Proprietorship · Partnership · LLP · Company · OPC.
Choosing the right business structure has long-term consequences for liability, tax, and compliance. Here's how the five common Indian structures compare at a glance.
| Feature | Proprietorship | Partnership | LLP | Pvt. Ltd. Company | OPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of persons | One | Two or more | Two or more | Two or more | One person + one nominee |
| Designation | Proprietor | Partner | Designated Partner | Director | Director |
| Name | As chosen | As chosen | Ends with "LLP" | Ends with "Private Limited" | Ends with "OPC Private Limited" |
| Registration | Shops & Establishment | Registrar of Firms | Registrar of Companies | Registrar of Companies | Registrar of Companies |
| Capital | No minimum | No minimum | No minimum | No minimum | No minimum |
| Legal status | Not separate | Not separate | Separate entity | Separate entity | Separate entity |
| Liability | Unlimited | Unlimited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Audit | Above ₹1 crore turnover | Above ₹1 crore turnover | Contribution > ₹25 lakh or turnover > ₹40 lakh | Compulsory | Compulsory |
| Compliance | Least | More than proprietorship | More than partnership, less than company | Most | Less than company |
| Filing of resolution | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Taxability | Slab rates | Slab rates | 30% + surcharge + cess; profit distribution not taxed | 30% + surcharge + cess; profit distribution taxed | Comparatively higher |
| Meetings | Not mandatory | Not mandatory | Not mandatory | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Credibility | Lower | Lower | Mid | High | High |
| Dissolution | Easy | Easy | Less complex than company | Complex | Complex |
| Governing law | Not separate; no specific Act | Partnership Act, 1932 | LLP Act, 2008 | Companies Act, 2013 | Companies Act, 2013 |
Indicative comparison only. Specific tax and compliance positions depend on facts; please obtain advice for your matter.
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