Step-by-Step OPC Registration in India 2026 Guide

Overview of One Person Company Registration

One Person Company is a unique business structure that is quite popular these days as it is registered and governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and a single person is required to start this business. It is a company that includes the features of limited liability and perpetual succession. Even an OPC is a separate legal entity, but as it only has a single director, therefore, it is mandatory to add name of a nominee who shall conduct the operations of company even after the death of the sole owner or director.

Before the enactment of the Companies Act, 2013, a company was only formed by a minimum of two people. This is a new form of company that has emerged after the enactment of the new Companies Act of 2013. This act governs the formation of one person Companies (OPCs). It also controls the formation and operation of a one-person company in India. A private company, must have at least two directors and two members; however, a one-person company registration only requires a single person. Promoting entrepreneurship and fostering growth were the main goals of establishing single person company. A business may be founded with just one director and one member, per Section 2(62) of the Companies Act of 2013. 

What are the Advantages of One Person Company?

The major advantages of a one person company are mentioned below:

Easy to obtain funds

OPC can easily seek funding from angel investors, venture capitalists, incubators, and other sources because it is a privately held company. Banks and financial institutions prefer lending money to a company rather than Sole Proprietorships. As a result, obtaining finances becomes simple.

Legal status

The OPC acts as a separate legal entity from the member. The OPC's unique legal entity protects the liability of sole individual who has incorporated it. The liability of the member or director of the OPC is limited and no one can sue the director of the OPC for the losses incurred due to the acts of the company.

Less compliances

The OPC is not required to follow all the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 that the other companies have to follow. For example, it is not required to prepare the cash flow statement. Moreover, the company secretary is not required to sign the books of accounts or annual returns, which must only be signed by the director. OPCs are also exempt from holding an Annual General Meeting, which is otherwise mandatory for private and public limited companies, and they file a simplified annual return in Form MGT-7A instead of the standard MGT-7 required from other companies, further reducing the annual compliance burden.

Easy to manage

It is simple to administer the OPC's affairs because it can be founded and operated by a single person. It is easy to make decisions as there is only one decision-maker. Ordinary and special resolutions can be readily passed by the member and shall be maintained in minutes of meeting and signing them. As a result, running and managing the company is simple because there will be no disagreements or delays.

Easy incorporation

It is simple to incorporate OPC because it only requires one member and one nominee. The member can also be the director of an OPC. Furthermore, the minimum authorized capital for incorporating OPC is Rs.1 lakh, although no minimum paid-up capital is required. Since the 2021 amendment, there is also no mandatory conversion trigger based on paid up capital or turnover, allowing an OPC to grow without automatically being forced into a different company structure. It must be noted that incorporating an OPC is much easier than other companies.

Perpetual succession

Even when there is only one member, the OPC has the feature of perpetual succession. At the time of incorporation, the member is required to appoint a nominee. When a member dies, the nominee takes over as a director of the company.

One Person Company Registration Documents

The following documents are needed in order to register a one person company:

• Passport or PAN card.
• Passport of the foreign nationals and NRIs.
• Scanned driver's license and voter ID cards.
• Recent bank statement, landline or mobile phone bill, or bank account statement.
• Signature of the applicant.
• Passport-sized photos.
• Scanned copy of the rental agreement.
• Landowner's No-Objection Certificate (NOC) in a scanned copy. 
• A scanned copy of the sale deed, is the business property is owned by the business owner.

What is the OPC Registration Process?

The OPC Registration Process in India is divided into a few steps. A form must be filed along with the requisite OPC documents for registration. The ROC will review the application and, if successful, will issue a Certificate of Incorporation in the name of the OPC. In India, the Certificate of Incorporation serves as definitive proof of OPC registration.

Step-1: Documentation

The preparation of all relevant papers is the first step in the One Person Company registration procedure. To register an OPC in India, you would require the promoters' basic KYC documents as well as documents from the registered office. Also, as the application will be digitally signed, ensure that the directors have their digital signature certificates.

Step-2: Select a name for your One Person Company

The next step in the OPC Registration procedure is to choose a valid name for the OPC in accordance with the MCA requirements. After you've decided on a name, you must file an application for approval and get it reserved by the ROC. An application in PART A of the SPICE+ form can be submitted to the ROC for this purpose. Once a name is reserved, it is valid for 20 days, and during this time period, the OPC must be incorporated.

Step-3: Drafting of MOA and AOA

The MOA is also known as the constitution, while the AOA is its set of internal rules and regulations. These are important documents that must be presented at the time of one-person company registration process. Therefore, these documents must be properly drafted and shall contain all the legal information. Moreover, they must be signed by all shareholders and stamped by a public notary after the necessary stamp duty has been paid.

Step-4: Submission of Application

Once you have completed all of the documentation and drafts, you can finally file the SPICE+ application for OPC incorporation online. The form must be accompanied by the appropriate documents and drafts, which must be uploaded in digital format. Finally, the authorized director can sign the form with his Digital Signature Certificate. A practising professional, such as an Advocate of the High Court, or CA, CS, or CMA, further certifies the form.

Step-5: Certificate of Incorporation

Following submission, the SPICE+ application is submitted to the Registrar of Companies office. The ROC verifies the correctness and authenticity of the facts and documents provided. If the ROC is satisfied with the form and documents, the application is approved and the OPC Company Registration process begins. Moreover, the ROC registers the OPC and issues a Certificate of Incorporation.

OPC Registration Fees

One Person Company registration fees depend on the amount of capital the company intends to have. And professional OPC registration cost typically ranges from ₹8,000 to ₹10,000, depending on the service provider.

What is the time taken for OPC Registration Online?

You can get the proposed directors' DSC and DIN in a single day. An OPC can acquire its Certificate of Incorporation within three to five days. The entire OPC incorporation procedure, pending departmental approval and response from the relevant department, takes around ten days.

PSR Compliance Consultant for OPC (One Person Company) Registration

PSR Compliance can be your best partner for registering One Person Companies (OPCs) for the following reasons:

• We streamline the sometimes difficult OPC registration procedure with years of experience in company registration and a thorough awareness of the regulatory environment.
• From name reservation to document preparation and filing, we provide professional advice. 
• Our dedication to precision and adherence ensures that your OPC registration conforms to all legal prerequisites.
• Our committed team is always available there to help you with any questions or issues you may have.