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One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India

Are you a solo entrepreneur ready to turn your idea into a registered business? Register a One Person Company (OPC) in India with Finguru India and enjoy the benefits of limited liability, full ownership, and corporate recognition – without the complexities of a partnership or private limited company.
Get expert help for online OPC registration in India — from documentation to final incorporation — in just 7–10* days.
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What is a One Person Company (OPC)?

A One Person Company (OPC) is a unique business structure that combines the benefits of a private limited company with the simplicity of a sole proprietorship. It offers full control to a single promoter while ensuring limited liability and a separate legal identity.
Perfect for:

Advantages & Disadvantages of OPC

Advantages

Disadvantages

Documents Required to Register a One Person Company

To register a One Person Company (OPC) in India, you’ll need:

PAN Card of the director

Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID

Passport-size photograph

Address proof (bank statement or utility bill)

Proof of registered office (rent agreement or NOC)

Nominee’s identity and address proof

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Director Identification Number (DIN)

One Person Company (OPC) Registration Process

Here’s how the One Person Company registration process works:
1

Obtain DSC & DIN

for the sole director
apply for name approval via SPICe+

Choose a unique company name

2
3

File incorporation documents

(SPICe+, MOA, AOA)
from the MCA

Get Certificate of Incorporation

4
5

Apply for PAN, TAN & bank account

Entire process is 100% online with Finguru India

Compliances for One Person Company

Once you register an OPC in India, ensure the following ongoing compliances:

Difference Between OPC & Pvt. Ltd. in India

Feature

Shareholders

Directors

Fundraising

Compliance

Ownership

OPC

1
1 (max 15)
Limited
Lower
Sole Owner

Private Limited Company

Minimum 2
Minimum 2
Venture capital friendly
Higher
Shared Ownership

Difference Between OPC & LLP in India

Feature

Legal Status
Members
Control
Compliance
Tax Structure

OPC

Company
1 + Nominee
Sole Owner
Moderate
Company Tax Rate

LLP

Partnership
Minimum 2
Shared
Low
Partnership Tax Rate

Minimum Requirements for OPC Incorporation

One director and shareholder (same person)

One nominee (Indian resident)

Registered office address

DSC & DIN

Unique business name

Checklist for Registering OPC

Once the OPC is registered, you’ll receive:

Certificate of Incorporation (COI)

Corporate Identification Number (CIN)

PAN & TAN of the company

MCA master data listing

Your OPC is now a legally recognised business in India.

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02

03

04

One Person Company Registration Number

Timelines for OPC Registration

Step 1

DSC & DIN Application

1–2 days

Step 2

Name Approval

2–3 days

Step 3

Filing Incorporation

3–5 Days

Step 4

PAN, TAN & Bank Setup

2–3 days

Total Time Required

7–10 working days

Step

DSC & DIN Application
Name Approval
Filing Incorporation
PAN, TAN & Bank Setup
Total Time

Time Required

1–2 working days
2–3 working days
3–5 working days
2–3 working days
7–10 working days

Why Finguru India for One Person Company (OPC) Registration?

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One Person Company Registration

Can an NRI register an OPC in India?
No, only Indian citizens residing in India (min. 120 days/year) can register an OPC.
Yes, a nominee must be named during registration who will take over in case of death/incapacity of the owner.
Yes, voluntary conversion is allowed after 2 years or mandatory upon crossing financial thresholds.
Only if your turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh (₹20 lakh for services) or you do interstate supply.

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