One Person Company (OPC) Registration Online in India
Own and run a company on your own, with limited liability and the credibility of "Private Limited". Our CA/CS team handles your DSC, DIN, nominee consent, name approval, MOA, AOA and SPICe+ filing, and you get your Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN in about 7–10 working days.
- Fixed price, stamp duty shown state-wise
- Just 1 owner and 1 nominee needed
- Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN
- Bank account, GST and website help
What is a One Person Company (OPC)?
A One Person Company (OPC) is a company with only one member, defined in Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013. It gives a single founder the limited liability and separate legal identity of a private limited company, without needing a second shareholder.
Before OPCs existed, a solo business owner could only run a sole proprietorship, where the owner is personally liable for every business debt. An OPC solves this: the company is a separate legal person, so your personal savings and property are protected.
When registering, the owner names a nominee, who would become the member if the owner dies or can't continue. The nominee's written consent is filed in Form INC-3. The company's name ends with "(OPC) Private Limited".
Compliance is lighter than a regular private company: there is no Annual General Meeting, fewer board meetings and no cash flow statement. Since 2021 there is also no paid-up capital or turnover limit, and an OPC can convert into a Private Limited Company whenever the business is ready to add partners or investors.
Benefits of One Person Company registration
Full control, one owner
Own 100% of the company and make every decision yourself. No partner or second shareholder needed.
Limited liability
Your liability is limited to your share capital. Personal assets are protected from business debts, unlike a proprietorship.
Credibility of a company
"(OPC) Private Limited" builds trust with banks, clients and government departments, and helps with loans and tenders.
Lighter compliance
No AGM, only two board meetings a year (none if you're the sole director), and no cash flow statement.
Continuity with a nominee
Your nominee steps in if anything happens to you, so the business carries on.
Easy to grow later
Convert into a Private Limited Company at any time to bring in co-founders or investors.
Who can register a One Person Company?
These conditions come from the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, as amended in 2021.
- 1One member, an Indian citizenOnly a natural person who is an Indian citizen can form an OPC, whether resident in India or an NRI. Companies and foreign nationals can't.
- 2One nomineeAlso an Indian citizen and a natural person, who gives written consent in Form INC-3. The nominee can be changed later through Form INC-4.
- 3At least one directorThe owner can be the only director. You can have up to 15 directors. At least one director must have stayed in India 182 days or more in the financial year.
- 4One OPC per personA person can be a member of only one OPC, and a nominee in only one OPC, at a time.
- 5No minimum capitalThere is no minimum paid-up capital, and since 2021 no upper limit on capital or turnover either.
- 6Restricted activitiesAn OPC can't carry out non-banking financial investment activities, including investing in securities of other companies, and can't be a Section 8 (non-profit) company.
One Person Company registration plans
Fixed professional fees. Government fee and state stamp duty are extra and shown separately in the calculator below, with no hidden charges.
Starter
Everything you need to incorporate your OPC.
₹2,499₹3,999+ GST, govt. fee & stamp duty
- 1 Class 3 DSC (owner-director)
- DIN for the director
- Nominee consent (INC-3) drafting
- Name search & approval (SPICe+ Part A)
- MOA & AOA drafting
- SPICe+ filing with CA/CS certification
- Certificate of Incorporation with CIN
- Company PAN & TAN
- EPFO & ESIC registration
- Current account opening support
- GST registration
- INC-20A commencement filing
Standard
Incorporation plus the registrations you need to start trading.
₹5,999₹8,999+ GST, govt. fee & stamp duty
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- GST registration
- MSME / Udyam registration
- INC-20A commencement of business filing
- First auditor appointment (ADT-1) support
- Share certificate
- Dedicated CA/CS expert on WhatsApp
Premium
Launch-ready: legal setup, brand protection and an online presence.
₹13,999₹19,999+ GST, govt. fee & stamp duty
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Trademark application, 1 class (govt. fee extra)
- Startup India (DPIIT) recognition application
- 1-page business website with .in domain
- 1 business email ID (1 year)
- Google Business Profile setup
- Priority handling on every step
Prices are for 1 member and 1 director with up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital. GST at 18% applies to the professional fee. Government fee and stamp duty are paid to the government at actuals.
State-wise OPC registration cost calculator
Stamp duty on the MOA and AOA is set by the state where your registered office is, and in some states it rises with authorised capital. Pick your state, capital and plan to see the full cost.
Total estimated cost
₹0 all-inclusive
Stamp duty as per current state rates for SPICe+ (INC-32, e-MOA, e-AOA). Rates change by state notification; your final quote confirms the exact amount before you pay.
State-wise stamp duty table for OPC registration (₹1 lakh authorised capital)
| State / UT | SPICe+ form | e-MOA | e-AOA | Total stamp duty | How AOA duty changes with capital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | ₹20 | ₹200 | ₹300 | ₹520 | Fixed |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹20 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,520 | 0.15% of capital, min ₹1,000, max ₹5,00,000 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ₹10 | ₹200 | ₹500 | ₹710 | Fixed |
| Assam | ₹15 | ₹200 | ₹310 | ₹525 | Fixed |
| Bihar | ₹20 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,520 | 0.15% of capital, min ₹1,000, max ₹5,00,000 |
| Chandigarh | ₹3 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,503 | Fixed |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹10 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,510 | 0.15% of capital, min ₹1,000, max ₹5,00,000 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | ₹20 | ₹150 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,170 | ₹1,000 per ₹5 lakh or part |
| Delhi | ₹10 | ₹200 | ₹150 | ₹360 | 0.15% of capital, max ₹25,00,000 |
| Goa | ₹50 | ₹150 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 per ₹5 lakh or part |
| Gujarat | ₹20 | ₹100 | ₹500 | ₹620 | 0.5% of capital |
| Haryana | ₹15 | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹135 | ₹120 above ₹1 lakh |
| Himachal Pradesh | ₹3 | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹123 | ₹120 above ₹1 lakh |
| Jammu & Kashmir | ₹10 | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹310 | ₹300 above ₹1 lakh |
| Jharkhand | ₹5 | ₹63 | ₹105 | ₹173 | Fixed |
| Karnataka | ₹20 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,020 | ₹5,000 per ₹10 lakh or part, max ₹1,00,00,000 |
| Kerala | ₹25 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,025 | ₹2,000 up to ₹10L; ₹5,000 up to ₹25L; 0.5% above |
| Ladakh | ₹10 | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹310 | ₹300 above ₹1 lakh |
| Lakshadweep | ₹25 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,525 | Fixed |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹50 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,550 | 0.15% of capital, min ₹5,000, max ₹25,00,000 |
| Maharashtra | ₹100 | ₹1,000 | ₹300 | ₹1,400 | 0.3% of capital, max ₹1,00,00,000 |
| Manipur | ₹10 | ₹100 | ₹150 | ₹260 | Fixed |
| Meghalaya | ₹10 | ₹100 | ₹300 | ₹410 | Fixed |
| Mizoram | ₹10 | ₹100 | ₹150 | ₹260 | Fixed |
| Nagaland | ₹10 | ₹100 | ₹150 | ₹260 | Fixed |
| Odisha | ₹10 | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹610 | Fixed |
| Puducherry | ₹10 | ₹200 | ₹300 | ₹510 | Fixed |
| Punjab | ₹25 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,025 | ₹10,000 above ₹1 lakh |
| Rajasthan | ₹10 | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹1,010 | 0.5% of capital |
| Sikkim | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 | Fixed |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20 | ₹200 | ₹500 | ₹720 | ₹500 per ₹10 lakh or part, max ₹5,00,000 |
| Telangana | ₹20 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,520 | 0.15% of capital, min ₹1,000, max ₹5,00,000 |
| Tripura | ₹10 | ₹100 | ₹150 | ₹260 | Fixed |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹10 | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹1,010 | Fixed |
| Uttarakhand | ₹10 | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹1,010 | Fixed |
| West Bengal | ₹10 | ₹60 | ₹300 | ₹370 | Fixed |
MCA registration fee is ₹0 for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A) fee is ₹1,000. Figures are indicative; confirm your state's current rate before filing.
Documents required for One Person Company registration
Scanned copies are enough. No physical documents or office visits are needed.
Owner (member) & nominee
- PAN card (mandatory, name as per PAN)
- Aadhaar card (for e-KYC and DSC)
- Passport-size photograph
- Address proof: bank statement, electricity, mobile or telephone bill not older than 2 months
- Email ID and mobile number of the owner
- Nominee's PAN, Aadhaar and signed consent (Form INC-3)
Registered office
- Latest electricity, water, gas or telephone bill, or property tax receipt (not older than 2 months)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner
- Rent or lease agreement if the premises are rented (recommended)
- Your home address can be used as the registered office
NRI owners
- Indian passport (OPC owners must be Indian citizens)
- Overseas address proof: bank statement, utility bill or driving licence
- Documents notarised and apostilled (or consularised) in the country of residence
- If you are the only director and stay in India less than 182 days in the financial year, add a director who is resident in India
Tip: make sure the name, date of birth and father's name are the same on PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Mismatches are the most common reason MCA sends a filing back.
How to register a One Person Company online: step by step
The whole process runs online on the MCA portal through the SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus) form.
Free consultation & documentsDay 1
Tell us about your business. We confirm an OPC is right for you, check your proposed names, and collect your and your nominee's documents on WhatsApp or email.
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)Day 1–2
A Class 3 DSC is issued for you (and any other director) after a quick online video e-KYC. It is used to sign the MCA forms.
Name approvalDay 2–4
We search the MCA and trademark databases and file SPICe+ Part A with up to two names. An approved name is reserved for 20 days.
MOA & AOA draftingDay 4–5
Our team drafts the Memorandum of Association (business objects, including the nominee clause) and Articles of Association to suit your business.
SPICe+ filingDay 5–7
We file SPICe+ Part B with your details and DIN, the nominee's consent (INC-3), capital, registered office, e-MOA, e-AOA, the INC-9 declaration and AGILE-PRO-S for EPFO, ESIC and bank account. Stamp duty is paid online.
Certificate of IncorporationDay 7–10
The Registrar of Companies checks the filing and issues the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, along with the company's PAN and TAN. Your company is live.
*Working days. The timeline depends on documents being ready and on MCA processing time. If the Registrar raises a query we respond within 24 hours.
Documents you receive after incorporation
- Certificate of IncorporationIssued by MCA with your company's CIN
- Company PAN & TANAllotted with the incorporation
- MOA & AOAYour company's constitution documents
- DSC & DINFor you as director
- EPFO & ESIC registrationThrough AGILE-PRO-S
- Current bank accountApplication with partner banks
- GST & MSME (Udyam)In Standard and Premium plans
- Website & business emailIn the Premium plan
OPC vs Private Limited vs Sole Proprietorship
Running the business alone? Here's how an OPC compares.
| Feature | One Person Company | Private Limited | Sole Proprietorship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Companies Act, 2013 | Companies Act, 2013 | No specific law |
| Owners | 1 member + 1 nominee | 2 to 200 members | 1 owner |
| Directors | Minimum 1 | Minimum 2 | Not applicable |
| Liability | Limited | Limited | Unlimited (personal) |
| Separate legal entity | Yes | Yes | No |
| Who can own it | Indian citizens only | Anyone, including foreign investors | Anyone |
| AGM | Not required | Every year | Not applicable |
| Statutory audit | Every year | Every year | Only under tax audit rules |
| Raising investment | Convert to Pvt Ltd first | Yes, best for investors | No |
| Income tax | Company rates (22% / 25% / 30%) | Company rates (22% / 25% / 30%) | Individual slab rates |
| Best for | Solo founders, consultants, freelancers | Startups with co-founders | Very small businesses |
OPC compliance checklist
An OPC has lighter compliance than a private company, but missing filings still leads to daily late fees. Ask us about our yearly OPC compliance plan.
- Within 30 daysAppoint the first auditorThe board appoints the statutory auditor (ADT-1 is usually filed too).
- Within 30 daysOpen a current accountDeposit your subscription money into the company's bank account.
- Within 60 daysIssue share certificateIssue the share certificate to yourself as the member and pay stamp duty on it.
- Within 180 daysINC-20A: commencement of businessMandatory before starting business or borrowing. Late filing: ₹50,000 penalty on the company plus up to ₹1 lakh on officers.
- As neededGST registrationRequired once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services), lower in some states, or for inter-state supply of goods and most e-commerce sales.
- Twice a yearBoard meetingsOne in each half of the calendar year, at least 90 days apart. Not needed if you are the only director.
- Yearly · by 27 SepAOC-4: financial statementsFiled within 180 days from the end of the financial year. No AGM is needed.
- YearlyMGT-7A: annual returnThe simplified annual return, due by 28/29 November (60 days from the date an AGM would have been held).
- Yearly · by 31 OctIncome tax return (ITR-6) and auditStatutory audit is compulsory every year, even with no turnover.
- By 30 JunDPT-3 and DIR-3 KYCDPT-3 (return of deposits and outstanding loans) every year. DIR-3 KYC of every director once every three years.
Income tax rates for One Person Companies
An OPC is taxed like any other domestic company and can choose between the regular regime and the concessional regime. Add the applicable surcharge and 4% health & education cess.
Concessional regime
Effective rate about 25.17%. No MAT, but most exemptions and deductions are given up. Once chosen, it can't be withdrawn.
Regular regime (small & mid)
For companies with turnover up to ₹400 crore in the relevant earlier year, with deductions allowed and MAT applicable.
Regular regime (large)
For companies above the ₹400 crore turnover limit that don't opt for the concessional regime.
Dividends are taxed in the hands of shareholders. Tax rules change with each Finance Act; talk to our CA team for advice on your case.
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WhatsApp APIOne Person Company registration: frequently asked questions
What is the cost of One Person Company registration?+
The total cost has three parts: our professional fee (from ₹2,499 + GST), the MCA name reservation fee of ₹1,000, and state stamp duty on the MOA and AOA, which ranges from ₹0 in Sikkim to over ₹10,000 in Karnataka and Punjab for ₹1 lakh capital. The MCA registration fee is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Use the state-wise calculator on this page to see your exact total.
Who can start a One Person Company?+
Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen, whether living in India or abroad (NRI), can form an OPC. Foreign nationals, companies and LLPs cannot be members of an OPC.
Who can be the nominee of an OPC?+
The nominee must also be a natural person and an Indian citizen. Their written consent is filed in Form INC-3 along with the incorporation form. Most owners choose a family member. The nominee can be changed later: the company files Form INC-4 with the Registrar within 30 days, with the new nominee's consent.
Can I be the only director of my OPC?+
Yes. An OPC needs at least one director, and the owner can be that director. You can appoint up to 15 directors. At least one director must have stayed in India for 182 days or more in the financial year, so an NRI owner who stays in India less than that should add a resident director.
Is there a limit on capital or turnover for an OPC?+
No. The earlier limits of ₹50 lakh paid-up capital and ₹2 crore turnover, which forced conversion into a private company, were removed from 1 April 2021. There is also no minimum capital requirement.
Can one person own more than one OPC?+
No. A person can be a member of only one OPC at a time, and a nominee in only one OPC at a time.
How long does OPC registration take?+
Usually 7–10 working days, if documents are ready and the Registrar doesn't raise a query. The DSC takes 1–2 days, name approval 2–3 days, and SPICe+ approval with the Certificate of Incorporation another 3–5 days.
Does an OPC need to hold an Annual General Meeting?+
No. An OPC is exempt from holding an AGM. If it has more than one director, it must hold at least one board meeting in each half of the calendar year, at least 90 days apart. If the owner is the only director, board meetings aren't required.
What are the annual filings for an OPC?+
The main yearly filings are financial statements in AOC-4 (within 180 days of the end of the financial year), the annual return in MGT-7A (by 28/29 November), the income tax return (ITR-6) and the statutory audit. Directors file DIR-3 KYC once every three years, and DPT-3 is filed where applicable.
Is an audit required for an OPC?+
Yes. Like every company, an OPC must get its accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant every year, even with no turnover. It doesn't need to prepare a cash flow statement.
How is an OPC taxed?+
An OPC is taxed as a domestic company: 22% under the concessional regime (about 25.17% effective), or 25% / 30% under the regular regime depending on turnover, plus surcharge and cess. The owner pays tax separately on salary or dividends received from the OPC.
Can an OPC be converted into a Private Limited Company?+
Yes, at any time. Since 2021 an OPC can voluntarily convert into a private or public company without waiting two years. You add at least one more member and director, and file the conversion with MCA.
What happens to the OPC if the owner dies?+
The nominee becomes the member of the OPC. The company continues, and the new member must name a new nominee within 15 days.
Can an OPC raise funds from investors?+
An OPC can't issue shares to outside investors while it stays an OPC, because it can only have one member. To raise equity funding or give ESOPs, convert it into a Private Limited Company first. It can take loans from banks and financial institutions.
Which businesses can't be run as an OPC?+
An OPC can't carry out non-banking financial investment activities, including investing in securities of other companies, and can't be incorporated or converted as a Section 8 (non-profit) company.
What will I receive after OPC registration?+
You receive the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, company PAN and TAN, MOA and AOA, your DSC and DIN, and EPFO and ESIC registration. Depending on your plan, you also get GST, Udyam, a share certificate, trademark filing and a business website.
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Disclaimer: IBACT Digital (IBACT Innovations Pvt Ltd) is a private consultancy, not a government body. Government fees and stamp duty are paid to the authorities at actuals. Information on this page is for general guidance and is based on the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Incorporation) Rules as of 2026.