Who this service is suitable for
- Solo founders who want limited liability
- Consultants or creators seeking a corporate structure
- Businesses expecting formal contracts but not immediate co-founders
- Founders who may later convert to a private company
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One Person Company
A One Person Company is a company with one member and one nominee. It gives a solo founder a separate corporate entity while retaining single-owner control.
Starting priceCustom quotation
Estimated timelineUsually 7–12 business days after complete documents, subject to name approval and ROC review.
✓ Exact document checklist✓ Transparent fee split✓ Authority filing support✓ Post-completion checklist
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AuthorityMinistry of Corporate Affairs — Registrar of Companies
Official filing destination
Realistic timeframeConfirmed after review
After complete documents
Information reviewedJuly 2026
Verify case-specific rules before filing
Service definition
What One Person Company means
A One Person Company is a company with one member and one nominee. It gives a solo founder a separate corporate entity while retaining single-owner control.
Eligibility requirements
- One eligible natural person as member and director
- One eligible nominee who consents to step in on the member's death or incapacity
- A registered office in India
- A lawful name ending with '(OPC) Private Limited'
Key benefits
- Separate legal identity
- Limited liability for the sole member
- Single-owner decision-making
- Ability to convert when the ownership plan changes
Limitations and important considerations
- An OPC cannot have multiple shareholders without conversion
- Nominee consent and updates are statutory requirements
- Annual company filings and audit requirements still apply
- Certain activities, including non-banking financial investment activity, are restricted
Exact preparation list
Documents required
Clear, current and matching records reduce avoidable queries. Foreign documents may need notarisation or apostille where stated.
PAN, address proof and photograph of the member/director
PAN, address proof, photograph and consent of the nominee
Registered-office utility bill
Ownership proof or rent agreement plus owner NOC
Business objects, proposed names and capital details
Digital signature information
Application process
Step by step
Usually 7–12 business days after complete documents, subject to name approval and ROC review.
Confirm member and nominee eligibility
Arrange DSC and submit name/integration details through SPICe+
Prepare e-MOA, e-AOA, nominee consent and linked forms
File incorporation package with MCA
Respond to any ROC resubmission
Receive incorporation certificate, CIN, PAN and TAN
Transparent pricing
Professional, government and optional costs
No government charge is presented as a CorpFile fee. Your final quotation confirms the exact scope before payment.
CorpFile professional feeStarting at ₹1,999
Straightforward OPC incorporation
Government, stamp duty and DSCAt actuals
State and capital dependent
TaxesGST extra
On professional services
What’s included
- OPC suitability check
- Name and incorporation form preparation
- Nominee documentation guidance
- One standard resubmission response
- Approved incorporation records
What’s not included
- Government fee, stamp duty or authority charges unless expressly listed
- Notary, apostille, courier, translation or physical visit costs
- Work triggered by litigation, hearing, inspection or a material scope change
Customer handover
Exact deliverables you receive
Certificate of Incorporation
CIN, PAN and TAN
Approved e-MOA and e-AOA
Nominee record
DIN allotment where available through incorporation
Common application mistakes
- Selecting an ineligible nominee
- Treating the nominee as a co-owner
- Using inconsistent KYC details
- Ignoring conversion needs before adding an investor
Common rejection, objection or delay reasons
- Nominee consent defect
- Name objection
- Registered-office evidence mismatch
- ROC clarification on activity or eligibility
Location matters
State-specific cost or procedure
State stamp duty on incorporation documents varies. Changing the registered-office state can alter both immediate cost and future ROC jurisdiction.
Post-completion compliance
- Appoint auditor and maintain books
- Complete annual financial and annual-return filings
- File income-tax and applicable GST/TDS returns
- Update the nominee or registered office when details change
- Convert the structure before introducing another shareholder
Validity and renewal
How long it remains valid
Continues until conversion, strike-off or winding-up; no annual registration renewal.
Non-compliance risk
Penalties and practical consequences
These are common risks, not a substitute for advice on an existing default or notice.
What can go wrong
- Late MCA filings attract additional fees
- Failure to update nominee or statutory details can lead to penalties
- Operating outside OPC restrictions can require corrective action
Service-specific answers
One Person Company FAQs
Requirements can change with facts, jurisdiction and authority instructions.
Can an OPC have employees?
Yes. The one-person limit applies to membership, not employees.
Can the nominee run the company now?
The nominee normally steps in only on the member's death or incapacity; the member remains the owner while eligible.
Can an OPC become a private limited company?
Yes, through the prescribed conversion process when the founder wants additional shareholders.
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