Limited liability protection
Personal assets are insulated from business debts. Creditors can recover only from the company's assets - subject to standard exceptions like personal guarantees.
OPC Registration · India
Register Your One Person Company (OPC) in India 7 to 10 days, CA-led.
One Person Company (OPC) registration lets a single Indian resident incorporate a fully compliant private company under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013 - with limited liability, separate legal identity and perpetual succession. Regikart's CA and CS team handles the entire incorporation end to end - DSC, name reservation, SPICe+ filing, MOA/AOA drafting, PAN, TAN and bank account opening - usually in 7 to 10 working days.
Qualified CA partners7-10 working daysBest for: Solo founders, freelancers, consultants & NRIs
Starting at
₹1,999
OPC
MCA SPICe+ · CA & CS reviewed
Single DSC + DIN included
Nominee documentation (Form INC-3)
MOA (INC-33), AOA (INC-34) & SPICe+ filing
PAN + TAN + AGILE-PRO-S bank account
Members
1 member + 1 nominee (Form INC-3)
Liability
Limited
At a glance
7-10
Working days to COI
₹0
Min. paid-up capital required
1
Member + 1 nominee (INC-3)
25.17%
Effective tax (Sec 115BAA)
Why OPC
Why solo founders pick OPC.
Limited liability, separate legal identity, perpetual succession via nominee and corporate credibility - without the need for a co-founder. The right vehicle for solo founders who want a private-company structure without giving up equity on day one.
Separate legal entity & perpetual succession
An OPC is a body corporate, distinct from its owner. If the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated, the nominee named in Form INC-3 steps in and the company keeps running.
Corporate credibility
The '(OPC) Private Limited' suffix and a CIN unlock business banking, vendor onboarding and government tenders - especially useful when clients ask for a CIN before signing.
Lower compliance vs Pvt Ltd
Exempt from AGM, simpler board meeting rules (only one director allowed), abridged annual return on Form MGT-7A and lower MCA penalties under Section 446B.
No minimum paid-up capital
You decide what to subscribe. Most founders set ₹1 lakh authorised and ₹10,000 paid-up to keep MCA fees in the lowest slab.
Convertible to Pvt Ltd anytime
Since 1 April 2021, an OPC can voluntarily convert to a private limited or public company at any time via Form INC-6 - the earlier ₹50L / ₹2Cr / 2-year thresholds have been removed.
Comparison
OPC vs Alternatives.
| Parameter | OPC | Sole Proprietor | LLP | Pvt Ltd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum members | 1 | 1 | 2 partners | 2 shareholders |
| Maximum members | 1 | 1 | Unlimited | 200 |
| Limited liability | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Separate legal entity | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Income tax rate | 25% / 22% (115BAA) | Individual slab | 30% | 25% / 22% (115BAA) |
| Annual MCA filings | AOC-4, MGT-7A (relaxed) | None | Form 8, Form 11 | AOC-4, MGT-7 |
| Statutory audit | Mandatory | Only if T/O > tax-audit limit | Above ₹40L T/O or ₹25L cap. | Mandatory |
| Foreign investment (FDI) | Not allowed | Not allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| Best for | Solo founders wanting corporate cover | Tiny side businesses | Service partnerships | Funded startups |
Documents required
What we'll need from you.
We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts MCA rejections by ~90%. Upload via our secure portal in any order.
From the sole member & nominee
- PAN card (mandatory - both member and nominee)
- Aadhaar card
- Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals; recommended otherwise)
- Voter ID, driving licence or passport as additional ID proof
- Latest bank statement / electricity bill / mobile bill (≤ 2 months) as address proof
- Passport-size photograph
- Consent of nominee in Form INC-3 (self-attested)
- Personal email ID & mobile number (for MCA OTP verification)
For the registered office
- Latest electricity bill, gas bill or property tax receipt (≤ 2 months)
- Rent agreement (if rented premises)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner
- Ownership proof if the premises are owned by the member or company
Drafted by Regikart
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) - Form INC-33
- Articles of Association (AOA) - Form INC-34
- Nominee consent letter - Form INC-3
- Director declarations - Form INC-9 and DIR-2
- Professional declaration by practising CA / CS / CMA
The process
From kickoff to Certificate of Incorporation - eight deliberate steps.
Every step is owned by a partner CA. You get a single point of contact from name reservation to the post-incorporation compliance kit.
01
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for the director
Class 3 DSC is mandatory - the sole director will digitally sign every MCA form. Issued by eMudhra, Sify, NSDL eGov etc. against PAN and Aadhaar. Cost ₹1,200-2,000. Timeline: 1 working day.
02
Name reservation through SPICe+ Part A
Propose up to 2 names (one resubmission allowed). Name must end with '(OPC) Private Limited' and not clash with any existing company, LLP or registered trademark. Govt. fee: ₹1,000 per submission. Approval: 1-3 working days.
03
Draft MOA, AOA, INC-3 and linked forms
Name stays reserved for 20 days. CS / CA team drafts MOA (INC-33), AOA (INC-34), nominee consent (INC-3), director declarations (INC-9, DIR-2) and AGILE-PRO-S (INC-35) for PAN, TAN, GST, EPFO, ESIC, PT and bank account.
04
File SPICe+ Part B with linked forms
Part B captures registered office, director, capital structure, nominee and share allotment. Digitally signed by the proposed director and certified by a practising CA / CS / CMA. Government fees and state stamp duty paid at this stage.
05
MCA scrutiny & Certificate of Incorporation
The Central Registration Centre (CRC) examines the application. On approval, you receive the Certificate of Incorporation with a 21-digit CIN, plus PAN and TAN from the Income Tax Department. Timeline: 2-5 working days.
06
Open current account & deposit subscription capital
Open the bank account in the company name using the COI, PAN, MOA, AOA and director KYC. Deposit the subscribed capital into the account - this is the trigger for INC-20A filing.
07
Appoint statutory auditor (ADT-1) within 30 days
Every OPC must appoint a statutory auditor within 30 days of incorporation - regardless of turnover. Auditor is appointed for a 5-year term via Form ADT-1.
08
File INC-20A within 180 days
Declaration of Commencement of Business confirming subscription capital has been received. Non-filing attracts ₹50,000 penalty on the company plus ₹1,000/day on directors (capped at ₹1,00,000).
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing.
Fixed professional fees with government charges billed at actuals. No hidden costs, no surprise invoices.
One-time setup
One Person Company
OPC · Solo founders, freelancers, consultants & NRIs
Starting at
₹1,999+ govt. fees + DSC
End-to-end OPC incorporation in 7-10 working days. Govt. fees (MCA, stamp duty) charged at actuals - no markup.
What's included
- Single DSC + DIN included
- Nominee documentation (Form INC-3)
- MOA (INC-33), AOA (INC-34) & SPICe+ filing
- PAN + TAN + AGILE-PRO-S bank account
Add-ons available: GST registration, MSME, IEC, trademark, share-subscription drafting and ROC compliance bundles.
All prices exclusive of GST. Government fees (MCA, stamp duty) charged at actuals. Need a custom bundle? Talk to sales.
Government & MCA fees (paid to authorities)
Reference- DSC for one director (Class 3, 2-year)₹1,200 - ₹2,000
- Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A)₹1,000 / submission
- SPICe+ Part B filing (capital ≤ ₹15 L)₹0 (small-company concession)
- Stamp duty on MOA / AOA / INC-32 (varies by state)₹1,300 - ₹2,500
- PAN + TAN application₹66 + ₹65
* Stamp duty and government filing fees vary by state and authorised capital. Quoted transparently in your engagement letter before we file.
Compliance calendar
What you'll owe after incorporation.
We track every due date for you and file on time. The same partner who incorporates your entity handles year-round compliance.
Penalty for delays
₹100 / day
Per missed form, with no upper cap. Continuous default also attracts director-level liability. Don't risk it.
| When | What | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Within 30 days of incorporation | Appoint statutory auditor | ADT-1 |
| Within 180 days of incorporation | Declaration of Commencement of Business | INC-20A |
| Within 180 days of FY end (by 27 Sep) | Financial statements - balance sheet, P&L, auditor report | AOC-4 |
| Within 60 days of ordinary resolution | Abridged annual return (OPC / small co.) | MGT-7A |
| By 30 September every year | Director KYC update with MCA | DIR-3 KYC |
| By 31 October (without audit) / 30 Nov (with TP) | Income-tax return | ITR-6 |
| Monthly / Quarterly / Annual | GST returns (if registered) | GSTR-1 / 3B / QRMP |
OPC FAQ
Questions, answered by partners.
Still unsure if One Person Company is right for you? Book a free 20-minute consult - a senior CA will walk you through your specific case.
Still have questions?
Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.
Talk to a partner →Yes. Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines an OPC as a private company with only one member. That is why its registered name always carries the suffix '(OPC) Private Limited'. It is a sub-type of private limited company, not a separate corporate form.
Ready when you are
Let's incorporate your OPC this week.
A senior CA will get on a call with you, confirm documents, and start your filing - usually within 24 hours.