Register Your One Person Company — Ideal for Solo Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
OPC is the perfect choice for single founders who want the benefits of a Private Limited Company—credibility, limited liability, legal protection—without needing partners. With Online Filing India's guided support, incorporating your OPC becomes fast, simple & 100% online.
Why Choose a One Person Company (OPC)?
This structure is best for you if:
You are the sole founder
You want full control over your business
You want limited liability
You want a structure more credible than proprietorship
You plan to convert into Private Limited in future
You want to work with corporates & B2B clients
This structure may NOT suit you if:
You have co-founders (consider Private Limited)
You want extremely low compliance (consider Proprietorship)
You plan to onboard investors very soon
Basic Requirements
What you need to get Started with your One Person Company (OPC)
1 Director (must be a resident Indian)
1 Shareholder (can be the same person)
1 Nominee (mandatory)
DSC for Director & Nominee
DIN for Director
Registered office address
The Director, Shareholder & Nominee cannot be the same person. Directorship & Shareholding can be the same person.
Key Benefits
Why it is the right choice for growing businesses
100% Ownership
Only one person controls the entire company
Limited Liability
Personal assets protected
Better Credibility Than Proprietorship
Useful for banks, corporates & government tenders
Easy Conversion
Convert to Private Limited anytime
Best for Solo Startups
Smooth, flexible structure
What You Will Get
Complete package for your registration
INC-01 Nominee Registration
DSC + DIN for Director
MOA & AOA
SPICE+ Filing
Certificate of Incorporation
PAN & TAN
Bank Account Assistance
FilingBuddy Smart Support
Post-Incorporation Roadmap
Smart Support Features
AI-powered tools to make registration journey smooth and hassel-free
FilingBuddy AI Help
Explains documents, steps & filings in simple language.
AI Document Checker
Detects unclear/expired/wrong documents before filing.
Smart WhatsApp Alerts
Status updates, reminders & next steps — automatically.
Registration Timeline
Get your One Person Company (OPC) registered in 7–12 working days
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Day 1–2
Document check + DSC process
Day 3–4
Name approval
Day 4–6
Filing SPICE+ and INC-01
Day 7–10
ROC approval + COI
Step-by-Step Process
Our streamlined process ensures smooth registration
Step 1
Consultation & requirement analysis
Step 2
DSC for Director & Nominee
Step 3
DIN allocation
Step 4
Name reservation
Step 5
MOA/AOA drafting
Step 6
SPICE+ Part A & B filing
Step 7
Nominee consent filing
Step 8
ROC verification
Step 9
Certificate of Incorporation
Step 10
Bank account opening
Documents Requirements
Keep these documents ready for a smooth registration process
For Director & Nominee
PAN
Aadhaar
Address Proof
Photo
Email & Mobile
Additional
Nominee Form Consent (INC-03)
Registered Office
Electricity/Water Bill
Rent Agreement (if rented)
NOC
Post-Incorporation Compliance Roadmap
Important filings and compliances after incorporation
TimelineFiling
180 DaysINC-20A
30 DaysADT-1
AnnualAOC-4
AnnualMGT-7A
OngoingAGM & Board Meetings
FAQs
Join thousands of satisfied business owners who trust us with their compliance needs
How many people are needed to form an OPC?
Just one director + one nominee.
Can the nominee be changed later?
Yes, nominee can be changed anytime.
Does the nominee become the owner?
No, nominee is only a backup—becomes owner only if the director dies or is incapacitated.
Do I need a second director?
No, only one director is required.
Can an OPC have employees?
Yes, there are no restrictions.
Can an OPC raise investment?
OPC cannot raise equity funding, but can convert into Private Limited anytime.
Is physical presence required?
No, entire process is online.
Is GST mandatory?
Only after crossing threshold.
How long does the process take?
7–12 working days.
Can a foreign national form an OPC?
No. OPC Director must be a resident Indian.
What is INC-20A?
Commencement of Business filing — mandatory.
What is MGT-7A?
Annual return for OPC.
Is audit compulsory?
Yes, audit is mandatory for all companies.
Can OPC be converted into Private Limited?
Yes, voluntary or mandatory upon meeting thresholds.
You have co-founders (consider Private Limited)
