One Person Company (OPC)

Overview

Company status, without needing a second founder

Introduced under the Companies Act, 2013, a One Person Company lets a single individual incorporate a company rather than being restricted to a proprietorship or requiring a partner. The sole member appoints a nominee, who steps in only if the member becomes incapacitated or dies. An OPC must convert to a private limited company once it crosses prescribed paid-up capital or turnover thresholds — it's designed as a stepping stone, not a permanent structure for larger businesses.

Limited liability, no co-founder required

You get the liability protection of a company structure while retaining full ownership and control as the sole member.

A separate legal entity from day one

An OPC has its own legal identity distinct from its founder — giving it more credibility with banks, vendors, and larger clients than a proprietorship.

Lighter compliance than a private limited company

Certain exemptions apply — such as not needing to hold an AGM — while still keeping the recognition and structure of a registered company.

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Tax regime

Annual income (₹)

₹

₹0₹25L₹50L+

Estimated tax payable

₹ 97,500

Effective rate 6.5% · new regime on ₹15,00,000

Taxable income₹ 14,25,000

Tax as per slabs₹ 93,750

Health & education cess (4%)+₹ 3,750

The New Regime saves you ₹ 1,59,900 compared to the Old Regime.

Illustrative estimate for FY 2025-26 — assumes salaried income eligible for the standard deduction, and includes the Section 87A rebate and 4% cess. Surcharge is applied at a flat rate without its own marginal relief. Does not account for other deductions or individual circumstances. Book a consultation for an exact figure.

Simple, from start to finish

How it works

Book a consultation

We discuss your nominee, business activity, and whether an OPC or another structure fits your growth plans.

Obtain DSC/DIN & draft MOA-AOA

Digital signature and DIN are secured, and the Memorandum and Articles of Association are drafted for your business.

File SPICe+ with the MCA

Incorporation, PAN, and TAN are filed together through the SPICe+ form, along with nominee consent.

Certificate of Incorporation issued

You receive the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN, plus guidance on your first compliance obligations.

Typically 10–15 days including MCA name and incorporation approval

Questions

Frequently asked

01What exactly does the nominee director do?

The nominee only steps in to become the member of the OPC if the original member dies or becomes incapacitated — they have no role in day-to-day operations or decision-making otherwise.

02When does an OPC have to convert to a private limited company?

Conversion becomes mandatory once paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or average annual turnover exceeds ₹2 crore over three consecutive years — beyond that, the OPC structure no longer applies by law.

03Is there a minimum capital requirement?

No minimum paid-up capital is legally required to incorporate an OPC, though it's common to start with a modest nominal capital and increase it as the business grows.

04Can an OPC raise investment or bring in co-founders?

Not directly — an OPC has only one member and cannot issue shares to outside investors. If you're planning to raise funding or add co-founders, converting to a private limited company is usually the better starting point.

05Why book a consultation instead of registering myself?

Choosing the wrong nominee, or drafting MOA/AOA objects too narrowly, causes problems down the line. We also make sure your SPICe+ filing is complete and consistent the first time — rejected filings due to mismatched details are one of the most common (and avoidable) delays.

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