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ONE PERSON COMPANY
One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India for Solo Founders
An OPC gives one founder a company with limited liability and no second shareholder. We handle the name, nominee consent, SPICe+ filing, PAN and TAN in about 8 to 10 working days.
- 1member, an Indian citizen
- 1nominee who is also an Indian citizen
- 8 to 10working days to incorporation
Your OPC track
One Person Company
Name reservedSPICe+ Part A · 2 to 3 working days
Nominee consent signedINC-3 · with the incorporation documents
Company incorporatedCertificate · CIN · PAN · TAN
A clear process. An accountable team.
WHAT YOU GET
A company for one founder, set up without a borrowed shareholder
Many solo founders add a relative as a second shareholder only to meet the two person rule. An OPC removes that need. The nominee takes over only if the member dies or cannot act.
Member and nominee
Digital signatures, the nominee’s consent in INC-3 and the director appointment.
Incorporation filing
SPICe+ with e-MOA, e-AOA and AGILE-PRO-S. The certificate arrives with the CIN, PAN and TAN.
REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Who can form an OPC
These rules come from section 3 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 3 of the incorporation rules, as amended in April 2021. Checked 25 Sep 2026.
| Requirement | The rule | In practice |
|---|---|---|
| Member | One natural person who is an Indian citizen, resident or not. | NRIs can form an OPC. Foreign nationals and companies cannot. |
| Nominee | One Indian citizen who consents in Form INC-3. | The nominee can be changed later by filing INC-4. |
| Directors | At least one, and up to 15. | The member is usually the first director. |
| Limit per person | A person can be a member of only one OPC. | The same limit applies to being a nominee. |
| Capital and turnover | No minimum, and no forced conversion since April 2021. | You can convert to a Private Limited company when you add a shareholder. |
| Restricted activity | Cannot carry on non banking financial investment activity. | Cannot be formed or converted into a Section 8 company. |
HOW WE WORK
From name to certificate in four stages
Our standard timings for a founder in India. NRIs add the time for apostille in their country of residence.
Agree the name and structure
We confirm the business activity, the nominee, the capital and the registered office, then run the name checks.
Reserve the name in 2 to 3 working days
We file SPICe+ Part A with two name choices. The name must end with (OPC) Private Limited.
Draft and sign in 2 working days
We issue the digital signatures and prepare the e-MOA, e-AOA, nominee consent and declarations.
Incorporate in 2 to 3 working days
We file SPICe+ Part B with AGILE-PRO-S. The certificate arrives with the CIN, PAN and TAN.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Documents we need from you
Member and director
- PAN card
- Aadhaar or passport
- A bank statement or utility bill under two months old
- A recent photograph
- Email and mobile number for the signature OTP
Nominee
- PAN card
- Aadhaar or passport
- Address proof under two months old
- Signed consent in INC-3
Registered office
- Rent agreement or proof of ownership
- Utility bill under two months old
- No objection letter from the owner
AFTER INCORPORATION
Annual compliance for an OPC
An OPC has lighter rules than a Private Limited company. It does not hold an annual general meeting, and it files a cash flow statement only when the law requires one.
| Obligation | When it is due | Form or record |
|---|---|---|
| First auditor appointed | Within 30 days of incorporation | Board resolution and auditor consent |
| Commencement of business declared | Within 180 days, after the capital reaches the company bank account | INC-20A |
| Board meetings | At least one in each half of the calendar year, 90 days apart. Not needed with a sole director. | Minutes |
| Financial statements filed | Within 180 days of the end of the financial year | AOC-4 |
| Annual return filed | Within 60 days of the date the AGM would have been due | MGT-7A |
| Company income tax return | 31 October, or 30 November where transfer pricing applies | ITR-6 |
| Director KYC | Once every three financial years, by 30 June | DIR-3 KYC |
BUILD THE RIGHT ENGAGEMENT
Scope and fees
For NRI founders
Since April 2021 an NRI can form an OPC, and the residency rule for the member is gone. You still need an Indian citizen as nominee.
Documents are apostilled in the country where you live. Money sent from abroad for shares is reported to the RBI where it counts as foreign investment.
When to choose something else
If you plan to bring in a co founder or investor soon, start as a Private Limited company. Conversion is possible but adds a filing.
Foreign nationals cannot form an OPC. They should look at a Private Limited company or a foreign subsidiary.
How we scope the fee
Our professional fee is fixed in writing before we start. Government fees and stamp duty are shown separately, at cost.
The fee depends on where the member and nominee live and whether you want the first year compliance calendar included.
YOUR QUESTIONS
One Person Company questions
Clear expectations make a better engagement.
Who can register a One Person Company?
One Indian citizen, whether resident in India or not. Foreign nationals and companies cannot form an OPC.
Can an NRI register an OPC?
Yes. The April 2021 amendment allowed NRIs to form an OPC and removed the residency test for the member.
Why does an OPC need a nominee?
The nominee becomes the member if the founder dies or cannot contract. The nominee must be an Indian citizen and consents in Form INC-3.
Is there a turnover or capital limit?
Not any more. Since April 2021 an OPC is no longer forced to convert when it crosses a capital or turnover level.
How long does OPC registration take?
About 8 to 10 working days from name application to the certificate, for a founder in India.
Can I convert my OPC into a Private Limited company?
Yes, at any time. You add at least one more member and director and file the conversion with the ROC.
What are the annual filings?
AOC-4 within 180 days of the year end, MGT-7A, the income tax return and director KYC. The accounts must be audited every year.
LET’S DEFINE THE NEXT STEP
Tell us about the business you want to start
Share what you will do, who your nominee is and where you live. We will confirm the structure, the documents and a fixed fee.
- A reply within 4 business hours, IST
- A fixed fee quote in writing after the first call
- Government fees shown at cost, with no markup
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