One Person Company (OPC) Registration Online — ₹4,999 + Govt. Fee
What a One Person Company is, and who it suits
A One Person Company is a private limited company with exactly one member, introduced by Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013 so that a sole founder can have a corporate identity and limited liability without a second shareholder. The member names a nominee who takes over the shares if the member dies or becomes incapacitated, which is what gives the OPC perpetual succession.
Since 1 April 2021 the rules have become friendlier: an Indian citizen who was in India for 120 days in the previous financial year can form an OPC (NRIs included), the paid-up capital and turnover ceilings that forced conversion were removed, and an OPC can convert to a private or public company whenever it wishes. Registration runs through the same SPICe+ form as a private limited company, with no MCA fee up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital.
An OPC makes sense if you
- •Are a solo consultant, freelancer, D2C brand owner or trader who wants limited liability and a Pvt Ltd on the letterhead
- •Want to sign larger client contracts, register for government tenders and open a corporate bank account
- •Prefer fewer meetings: no AGM, and board meetings only twice a year if there is more than one director
- •May bring in a partner or investor later and want a smooth conversion path
Minimum requirements for OPC registration
| Requirement | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Member | One natural person, Indian citizen, resident in India for 120 days or more in the previous financial year | Rule 3, Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014, as amended 2021 |
| Nominee | One natural person meeting the same test, with written consent in Form INC-3 | Rule 4 |
| Directors | Minimum 1, maximum 15; the member is usually the first director | Section 149 |
| Capital | No minimum paid-up capital; authorised capital of your choice | Companies (Amendment) Act 2015 |
| Name | Unique; ends with (OPC) Private Limited | Rule 8 |
| Registered office | Indian address with utility bill and owner's NOC | Section 12 |
Documents required for One Person Company registration
For the member / director
- •PAN card
- •Aadhaar card
- •Passport, voter ID or driving licence
- •Bank statement or utility bill not older than 2 months
- •Passport-size photograph
- •Mobile and email linked to Aadhaar for DSC
For the nominee
- •PAN card
- •Aadhaar card
- •Address proof
- •Signed consent in Form INC-3 (we prepare it)
For the registered office
- •Utility bill not older than 2 months
- •Rent agreement if rented
- •No-objection certificate from the owner
OPC registration process
- 1Day 1 — Consultation, authorised capital, nominee choice and name search on MCA and the trademark registry.
- 2Day 1–2 — Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate for the member and, where different, the director.
- 3Day 2–4 — SPICe+ Part A filed with two names; approval in 1–3 working days, valid 20 days.
- 4Day 4–6 — e-MoA, e-AoA, INC-3 nominee consent, INC-9 declaration and AGILE-PRO-S prepared and certified.
- 5Day 6–7 — SPICe+ Part B filed with linked forms; stamp duty paid online for your state.
- 6Day 7–10 — Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN issued by the Central Registration Centre.
- 7After approval — bank-account kit, share certificate, registers, and INC-20A within 180 days once capital is deposited.
OPC registration fees
| Item | Amount | Charged by |
|---|---|---|
| BookMyCA professional fee | ₹4,999 (all-inclusive) | BookMyCA |
| MCA incorporation fee (SPICe+) | Nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh; slab fee above that | Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 |
| Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A) | ₹1,000 per application (two names, valid 20 days) | MCA |
| PAN and TAN (allotted with incorporation) | ₹131 (PAN ₹66 + TAN ₹65) | Income Tax Department via MCA |
| Stamp duty on MoA, AoA and SPICe+ | Varies by state and authorised capital; computed by the MCA portal at filing | State Stamp Act |
| Digital Signature Certificate (Class 3) | About ₹1,500–₹2,500 for one person, at actuals | Licensed CA vendor |
With one DSC instead of two, an OPC is usually the cheapest company to incorporate: ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 all-in for ₹1 lakh authorised capital, depending on your state's stamp duty.
What BookMyCA delivers for ₹4,999
- •Consultation with a CA on OPC versus Pvt Ltd versus proprietorship for your case
- •Name search, trademark check and SPICe+ Part A filing
- •One Class 3 DSC with token and DIN allotment
- •e-MoA and e-AoA drafted for your business, nominee consent in INC-3
- •SPICe+ Part B, INC-9 and AGILE-PRO-S prepared, certified and filed
- •Certificate of Incorporation, CIN, PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC numbers
- •Bank current-account opening support
- •Share certificate, statutory registers, first board resolution and the INC-20A checklist
- •First-year compliance calendar and a named contact
OPC compliance calendar
| Compliance | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| INC-20A commencement declaration | Within 180 days of incorporation | After the member pays for the shares |
| Auditor appointment | Within 30 days of incorporation | Statutory audit is mandatory regardless of turnover |
| Board meetings | At least one in each half of the calendar year, if more than one director | Not required for a single-director OPC |
| Annual General Meeting | Not required | Resolutions are recorded in the minutes book |
| AOC-4 financial statements | Within 180 days of the financial year end | Section 137(1) proviso for OPCs |
| MGT-7A annual return | Within 60 days of the AGM due date | Abridged return for OPCs and small companies |
| DIR-3 KYC | By 30 September | Director KYC |
| Income-tax return | By 31 October | Corporate tax rates apply; the OPC is taxed like any company |
Mistakes to avoid
- •Picking a nominee casually — the nominee inherits the company, so choose someone who would actually run or transfer it
- •Assuming an OPC pays tax like a proprietor; it pays corporate tax and salary to the director is the usual way to draw income
- •Forgetting that the same person cannot be a member of two OPCs
- •Starting operations before INC-20A is filed
Frequently asked questions on OPC registration
₹4,999 professional fee plus government charges at actuals: nil MCA fee up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital, ₹1,000 name reservation, ₹131 PAN and TAN, one DSC and your state's stamp duty. Usually ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 all-in.
Any natural person who is an Indian citizen and was in India for 120 days or more in the previous financial year, including NRIs meeting that test. Minors, foreign nationals and companies cannot be members.
Yes. The nominee signs Form INC-3 and becomes the member if the original member dies or becomes incapacitated. The nominee can be changed later.
Yes. Every company, including an OPC, must appoint a statutory auditor and have its accounts audited each year.
No. The rule that forced conversion above ₹2 crore turnover or ₹50 lakh paid-up capital was removed with effect from 1 April 2021. Conversion is now voluntary.
A proprietorship is cheaper and taxed at slab rates but leaves you personally liable and cannot hold shares. An OPC costs a little more to run, is taxed as a company, and gives limited liability, a CIN and an easy path to a full private limited company.
Not while it has one member. When an investor comes in, the OPC converts to a private limited company and then issues shares.
About 7 to 10 working days with clean documents, the same as a private limited company.