One Person Company

One-Person Company


One-Person Company ( Basic )

Rs. 6999

Digital Signature Certificate

Director Identification Number

1 Name Approval Application

Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital

Company Incorporation using SPICe+

MOA & AOA

PAN

TAN

1 Share Certificate

One-Person Company ( Standard )

Rs. 9999

Digital Signature Certificate

Director Identification Number

1 Name Approval Application

Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital

Company Incorporation using SPICe+

MOA & AOA

PAN

TAN

1 Share Certificate

GST Registration

One-Person Company ( Premium )

Rs. 12499

Digital Signature Certificate

Director Identification Number

1 Name Approval Application

Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital

Company Incorporation using SPICe+

MOA & AOA

PAN

TAN

1 Share Certificate

Gst Registration

Trademark Application

What is a One-Person Company?

One Person Company is a Private Limited Company but with 1 stockholder or Owner.

It is a more legalized and credible structure of a proprietorship. It has all the characteristics of a Private limited company but requires only 1 shareholder. More details of one Person Company can be found here.

What is the minimum requirement for OPC registration?

  • Only 1 shareholder
  • Minimum 1 Director
  • A Candidate whose age is more than 18 years and is not a director in any other OPC.
One Person Company Registration - OPC Registration Procedure in India
Advantages and Disadvantages of an OPC - SettleMyTax

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an OPC?


The advantages of registering an OPC are:

  • Completely online
  • Limited Liability

Disadvantages of OPC are:

  • Cannot be converted into a Private limited company for 2 years
  • Cannot raise funds
  • Compliance cost is almost the same as Private Limited Company

What are the Documents required to Register a One Person Company ?


What is a One-Person Company?


The documents required from the director and applicants are:

  • Pan Card
  • Aadhar card/Passport/ License
  • Bank Statement/ Mobile Bill / Utility Bill having an address

Documents required of the proposed registered address are as follows

  • Electricity bill/Other Utility Bill of the proposed registered address
  • NOC or rent agreement from the owner of the premises
  • Even if the director is the owner of the property NOC is needed from him
One Person Company Registration - OPC Registration Procedure in India
One Person Company Registration - OPC Registration Procedure in India

What are the steps to Register an OPC ?


Step 1: Applying for DSC (digital signature)

This is required to sign and submit the form online. It is also used to sign and upload the income tax returns and annual returns of the One Person Company.

Step 2: Submission of SPICE, SPICE 33, and SPICE 34

Preparation of MOA and AOA are the most important part of this step. This is a final application form and the government has merged Name Approval, DIN Application, PAN, and TAN application in this one simple form. Settlemytax also submits the MOA and AOA of the One Person Company. Once this form is approved the government issues the Certificate of incorporation and MCA receipts which then can be used for opening a bank account.

One Person Company registration can be completed in 10 working days and is a completely online process

What are the steps after OPC is Registered?


  • Open bank account within 30 days
  • Deposit Share Capital money within 30 days
  • File commencement certificate within 180 days
  • Issue Share certificates – within 60 days
  • Appoint Auditor within 30 days

How many days does it take to Register a OPC ?


With the assistance of Settlemytax the registration process can be completed in 10-14 working days as follows

  • Preparation of documents – 2 days
  • DSC Application – 1 Day
  • Name Approval through RUN – 1 days
  • Filing of form – 2 days
  • Approval – 4 days
OPC Registration Procedure in India - SettleMyTax