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Package Included
✔MCA Name Approval
✔Company Incorporation
✔MOA & AOA Drafting
✔1 DIN for Director
✔PAN & TAN Registration
✔ESI & PF Registration
✔Government Fee & Stamp Duty
✔Bank Account Opening Assistance
Required Document

(Excluding Stamp duty)

  • PAN Card
  • Passport
  • Voters Identity Card
  • Ration Card
  • Driving License
  • Aadhaar Card
  • MOA Subscriber Sheet
  • AOA Subscriber Sheet
  • Passport Size Photo
  • Recent Utility Bill
  • Business Place
  • Specimen
  • NOC from Landlord
  • Name Significance Letter
  • Company Name
  • Nature of Business
  • Approval
  • Select State
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OPC Registration in India

One Person Company – Complete Process, Documents & Legal Overview

As per Companies Act, 2013 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

Overview
Key Features
Eligibility
Documents Required
Registration Process
Post-Registration Compliance
FAQs

A One Person Company (OPC) is a type of private company introduced under the Companies Act, 2013 to support solo entrepreneurs.

OPC allows a single individual to run a corporate entity with limited liability and full control over the business.

OPC is ideal for freelancers, consultants, small traders, and startups working with a single owner.

Key Features of OPC

  • Only one shareholder
  • Limited liability protection
  • Separate legal entity
  • Perpetual succession
  • No mandatory AGM
  • Easy conversion into Private Limited Company

Eligibility for OPC Registration

  • Only Indian citizen and resident in India
  • Only one OPC allowed per person
  • Nominee appointment mandatory
  • Minor cannot form OPC
NRIs and foreign citizens are not eligible to form OPC.

Mandatory Documents – OPC Registration

Category Documents Required
Director / Shareholder PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size photograph
Email ID & Mobile Number
Nominee PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Consent Form (INC-3)
Registered Office Electricity / Water / Gas Bill (≤ 2 months)
Rent Agreement (if rented)
Owner NOC
Digital & Legal Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
DIN (Director Identification Number)

Step-by-Step OPC Registration Process

  • Obtain DSC for director
  • Apply for DIN
  • Name approval (SPICe+ Part A)
  • Draft MOA & AOA
  • File SPICe+ incorporation form
  • Receive Certificate of Incorporation
⏱️ Estimated Timeline: 7–10 working days

Post-Registration Compliances

  • Appointment of first auditor (ADT-1)
  • Opening company bank account
  • GST registration (if applicable)
  • Annual ROC filings (AOC-4 & MGT-7A)
  • Income Tax Return filing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Is OPC better than proprietorship? – Yes, due to limited liability.
  • Is minimum capital required? – No.
  • Can OPC be converted? – Yes, into Private Limited Company.
  • Is GST mandatory? – Only if turnover exceeds limit.
  • Is nominee compulsory? – Yes.

Business Compliance & Filing Due Dates – India

Statutory Compliance Comparison with Last Dates (Indian Law)

Proprietorship
OPC
LLP
Private Limited
Section 8 Company

Proprietorship – Compliance & Due Dates

ComplianceApplicabilityDue Date
Appointment of Auditor (ADT-1)Not Applicable—
Issue of Share CertificatesNot Applicable—
Business Bank AccountRequiredAt start of business
GST RegistrationIf applicableBefore crossing threshold
ROC FilingsNot Applicable—
Income Tax Return (ITR-3 / ITR-4)Mandatory31 July / 31 Oct
Proprietorship is governed by Income-tax Act, not Companies Act.

One Person Company (OPC)

ComplianceApplicabilityDue Date
First Auditor (ADT-1)MandatoryWithin 15 days of incorporation
Share CertificatesMandatoryWithin 60 days
Company Bank AccountMandatoryImmediately after incorporation
GST RegistrationIf applicableBefore taxable supply
ROC Filing – AOC-4MandatoryWithin 180 days
ROC Filing – MGT-7AMandatoryWithin 60 days
Income Tax Return (ITR-6)Mandatory31 Oct

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

ComplianceApplicabilityDue Date
Auditor AppointmentIf applicableWithin 30 days
Share CertificatesNot Applicable—
LLP Bank AccountMandatoryImmediately after registration
GST RegistrationIf applicableBefore supply
Form 11 (Annual Return)Mandatory30 May
Form 8 (Statement of Accounts)Mandatory30 Oct
Income Tax Return (ITR-5)Mandatory31 Oct

Private Limited Company

ComplianceApplicabilityDue Date
First Auditor (ADT-1)MandatoryWithin 15 days
Share CertificatesMandatoryWithin 60 days
Company Bank AccountMandatoryImmediately after incorporation
GST RegistrationIf applicableBefore supply
AOC-4 (Financials)MandatoryWithin 30 days of AGM
MGT-7 (Annual Return)MandatoryWithin 60 days of AGM
Income Tax Return (ITR-6)Mandatory31 Oct

Section 8 Company (Non-Profit)

ComplianceApplicabilityDue Date
First Auditor (ADT-1)MandatoryWithin 15 days
Share CertificatesNot Applicable—
Company Bank AccountMandatoryImmediately after incorporation
GST RegistrationIf applicableBefore taxable activity
AOC-4MandatoryWithin 30 days of AGM
MGT-7MandatoryWithin 60 days of AGM
Income Tax ReturnMandatory31 Oct (Even if Nil)
Non-compliance may lead to cancellation of Section 8 license.

Business Structure Comparison in India

LLP Formation vs OPC vs Private Limited vs Section 8 vs Proprietorship
Choose the right legal structure for your business based on ownership, liability, compliance, and growth plans.

Criteria Proprietorship OPC LLP Private Limited Section 8 Company
Legal Status Not a separate legal entity Separate legal entity Separate legal entity Separate legal entity Separate legal entity
Number of Owners 1 1 (with nominee) Minimum 2 partners Minimum 2 shareholders Minimum 2 members
Liability Unlimited Limited Limited Limited Limited
Minimum Capital No requirement No requirement No requirement No requirement No requirement
Compliance Level Very Low Moderate Low High High
Annual Audit Not mandatory (below limits) Mandatory Conditional Mandatory Mandatory
Fund Raising Not possible Limited Difficult Easy (VC, Investors) Donations / Grants only
Profit Distribution Owner only Owner only Partners as per agreement Dividend to shareholders Not allowed
Taxation As individual slab Corporate tax 30% + cess Corporate tax Exempt (with 12A/80G)
Ideal For Small traders, freelancers Solo entrepreneurs Professionals, SMEs Startups, scalable businesses NGOs, charitable organizations
Quick Guidance:
• Choose Proprietorship for very small or local businesses
• Choose OPC if you are a solo founder wanting limited liability
• Choose LLP for professional or partnership businesses
• Choose Private Limited for startups & growth-oriented companies
• Choose Section 8 for non-profit or charitable activities
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