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One Person Company (OPC)

Run it solo, own it fully — and still stay legally protected.

A One Person Company lets a single individual incorporate a full-fledged private company — complete with limited liability and a separate legal identity — without needing a co-founder, partner, or second shareholder on paper. Introduced under the Companies Act, 2013, it was built specifically for solo entrepreneurs who want the credibility and protection of a corporate structure while retaining 100% ownership and control.

Unlike a sole proprietorship, an OPC keeps your personal assets ring-fenced from business liabilities, and unlike a private limited company, it doesn't force you to find a second shareholder just to satisfy incorporation rules. A nominee is appointed purely as a succession safety-net — they hold no rights over your business unless you're no longer able to run it yourself.

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Structures

How OPC compares to the other solo-friendly options

Before you commit, it helps to see OPC next to the structures founders usually weigh it against — sole proprietorship, private limited, and LLP.

One Person Company

A single-shareholder private company with limited liability, a separate legal identity, and a nominee for succession — full control, corporate protection.

Built For Solo Founders

Sole Proprietorship

Simplest to start, but there's no legal separation between you and the business — your personal assets remain exposed to business debts.

Private Limited Company

Offers the same liability protection as OPC, but requires a minimum of two shareholders and two directors — not ideal if you're building alone for now.

Limited Liability Partnership

Needs at least two designated partners by design, so it isn't available to a single founder working without a co-partner.

The Process

From paperwork to certificate, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between deciding to incorporate your OPC and holding a Certificate of Incorporation in hand.

1

Name Approval

We check availability and reserve your company name, which must include "(OPC) Private Limited" as per Ministry of Corporate Affairs naming rules.

2

DSC & DIN for the Sole Director

You receive a Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number, required to sign and file the incorporation forms electronically.

3

Nominee Selection & Consent

You nominate a person who will step in and become the member if you're ever unable to continue — their written consent is filed in Form INC-3.

4

Document Collection

Your identity, address, and office proofs — plus the nominee's ID documents — are gathered and verified ahead of filing.

5

Drafting MOA & AOA

The Memorandum and Articles of Association are drafted, defining your company's objectives and internal governance as a single-member entity.

6

SPICe+ Incorporation Filing

The complete incorporation application is filed electronically with the registrar through the SPICe+ integrated form.

7

Certificate of Incorporation, PAN & TAN

Once approved, the registrar issues your Certificate of Incorporation along with your company's PAN and TAN, generated in the same filing.

8

Bank Account Opening

We assist with opening your current account, the final step before you can start invoicing and receiving payments as a company.

Eligibility

Who can register a One Person Company?

OPC eligibility rules are narrower and more specific than other structures — here's the full baseline you need to meet.

Indian Citizen & Resident

Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and has resided in India for at least 120 days in the preceding financial year can form an OPC.

One Member, One Director

A single individual acts as both the sole shareholder and sole director — no second person is required on the incorporation documents.

Mandatory Nominee

A nominee — also an Indian resident citizen — must be appointed at incorporation to take over membership in case of death or incapacity.

One OPC Per Person

An individual can be the member of only one OPC at a time, and cannot also be a nominee in more than one OPC simultaneously.

Minors Excluded

A minor cannot be a member or nominee of an OPC, and cannot hold beneficial interest in its shares.

Not for NBFC or Investment Activity

OPCs cannot be incorporated to carry out non-banking financial investment activities, including investing in securities of other corporate entities.

Paperwork

Documents you and your nominee will need

Gathering these upfront — for yourself and your chosen nominee — is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your OPC registration.

PAN Card

Of the sole director/member

Aadhaar Card

For identity verification

Address Proof

Bank statement or utility bill

Photograph

Recent passport-size photo

Registered Office Proof

Rent agreement or title deed

NOC From Owner

If office premises are rented

Nominee's PAN & Aadhaar

Identity proof of the nominee

Nominee Consent (Form INC-3)

Signed written consent to act as nominee

Why It's Worth It

What an OPC actually buys a solo founder

Beyond the legal formality, an OPC changes what you can do as an individual founder and how protected you are while doing it.

Limited Liability

Personal assets stay protected from business debts

Separate Legal Entity

The company can own assets and sue in its own name

Fast, Independent Decisions

No co-founder approvals needed to move quickly

Business Credibility

Clients and vendors trust a registered company faster

Full Ownership Retained

No dilution — you hold 100% of the shareholding

Smooth Succession

Your nominee ensures the business continues without disruption

Tax Benefits

Access to deductions and exemptions unique to companies

Easy Path to Scale Up

Convert to a private limited company as you grow and raise funds

After Registration

Staying compliant, year after year

OPC compliance is lighter than a private limited company's, but a few obligations — and one important growth trigger — still apply.

Annual ROC Filing

Financial statements (Form AOC-4) and annual return (Form MGT-7A) filed with the registrar each year.

Income Tax Return

Annual filing of the company's income tax return by the statutory due date.

GST Compliance

Regular GST returns if the company is registered under the GST regime.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Ongoing records of transactions maintained per statutory accounting standards.

Relaxed Board Meeting Norms

At least one board meeting in each half of the calendar year, with a gap of no less than 90 days between the two.

Statutory Audit

Annual audit of accounts by a qualified chartered accountant, regardless of turnover.

Mandatory Conversion Trigger

If paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or average annual turnover crosses ₹2 crore, the OPC must convert into a private or public limited company.

Why Hisho & Kanri

OPC registration handled by people who do this daily

We've filed enough OPC incorporations to know exactly where solo founders usually get stuck — nominee paperwork, naming rules, capital thresholds — and how to avoid it.

Experienced Professionals

Chartered accountants and company secretaries who file OPC incorporations every week.

Fast Processing

Documents reviewed and filed without the back-and-forth delays.

Affordable Pricing

Transparent packages with no hidden government-fee surprises.

Transparent Process

You see every filing and status update, not just a final certificate.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through incorporation and beyond.

Conversion Guidance

We track your thresholds and guide the transition when it's time to scale up.

FAQ

Common questions about One Person Company registration

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It's a private company that can be incorporated with a single member and a single director, giving one founder limited liability and a separate legal identity without needing a co-owner.

A sole proprietorship has no legal separation from its owner, so personal assets are exposed. An OPC is a distinct legal entity, keeping your personal and business liabilities apart.

Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident, and who isn't already a member or nominee of another OPC, is eligible to form one.

Since an OPC has only one member, a nominee is appointed to step in as the new member if you die or become incapable of running the business — this keeps the company running without a legal vacuum.

No. A nominee has no ownership, control, or decision-making rights while you remain the member — their role activates only upon your death or incapacity.

An OPC cannot issue shares to outside investors while it remains a one-member entity, so most founders convert to a private limited company before raising equity funding.

Conversion becomes mandatory once paid-up share capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or average annual turnover crosses ₹2 crore in three consecutive financial years.

Identity and address proof, a photograph, and office address proof for the director — plus PAN, Aadhaar, and signed consent from the nominee. See the Documents section above for the full list.

Typically around 7 working days once all documents — including the nominee's — are in order, though it can vary based on registrar workload.

There's no fixed minimum paid-up capital mandated — you can start with an amount that suits your business plan, provided it stays within OPC thresholds.

Because we handle OPC filings daily, keep you informed at every stage, and stay on to track your conversion thresholds and compliance long after incorporation is done.