Starter
₹5999 / professional fee
- Name approval assistance (2 options)
- 1 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- DIN for the sole director
- Nominee appointment (Form INC-3)
- MOA & AOA drafting
- SPICe+ filing, PAN & TAN
Register your One Person Company
If you are building alone but want the credibility and limited liability of a company — without taking on a co-founder just to satisfy the paperwork — a One Person Company is built exactly for you.
Our team helps you pick a name, appoint your nominee correctly, prepare your MOA and AOA, file SPICe+ with the MCA, and stays with you until your Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN arrive.
Our team reviews your OPC setup, nominee documents and incorporation file before submission, then guides the MCA process from application to approval.
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What is a One Person Company & do you qualify?
The essentials in under a minute — so you can decide between an OPC, a proprietorship and a Private Limited Company.
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What an OPC really is
A One Person Company is a company under the Companies Act, 2013 with a single shareholder. It gives a solo founder a separate legal identity and limited liability — something a sole proprietorship can never offer — while still being run by one person.
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Who can register one
Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen — companies and LLPs cannot form an OPC. You must appoint a nominee who takes over if you die or become incapacitated. One person can incorporate only one OPC and be nominee for only one more. OPCs cannot carry out non-banking financial investment activities.
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How long it takes
With correct documents, incorporation usually completes within about 7–15 working days — covering DSC, name approval and the SPICe+ filing. It can extend if the name is objected to or the Registrar raises a query.
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What it costs
Government fees and stamp duty vary by state and authorised capital. Professional fees at one-startup start from ₹5,999. DSC charges and state stamp duty are billed at actuals and always told to you before you pay.
Pricing
Simple pricing, zero surprises
No confusing packages — just clear professional fees for expert help. Choose the plan that fits your stage and start:
Growth
₹8999 / professional fee
- Everything in Starter
- Priority name-approval strategy
- Bank account opening support
- Commencement of Business (INC-20A) filing
- Auditor appointment (ADT-1)
- First-year compliance calendar
Complete
₹12999 / professional fee
- Everything in Growth
- GST registration included
- Annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7A)
- Share certificate & statutory registers
- Director KYC filing
- Dedicated compliance manager
Government filing fees, stamp duty and DSC charges are extra and vary by state and authorised capital. We tell you the exact amount upfront, in writing, before you pay anything.
Why It Matters
Why an OPC beats running as a proprietorship?
It gives a solo founder a real legal identity, protects personal assets, and lets you invoice and contract like a company — without needing a second shareholder.
An OPC is a company with one owner. Done right, it lets you:
Done wrong — no nominee consent, a name that clashes with an existing trademark, or missing the mandatory "OPC" suffix — and your application is queried or rejected. That is exactly why we review before filing.
Documents Required
What you'll need to apply
Exact documents depend on you, your nominee and your registered office — we send a custom checklist for your case.
Your OPC Registration fileChecked, organised and ready to submit
Your KYC
PAN and Aadhaar of the sole director and shareholder, plus a passport-size photo.
Nominee consent
PAN, Aadhaar and a signed consent in Form INC-3 from the person you nominate.
Identity & address proof
Passport, voter ID or driving licence, plus a bank statement or utility bill not older than two months.
Registered office proof
Recent utility bill, plus a rent agreement and a no-objection certificate from the owner.
Digital Signature (DSC)
Required for the director to sign the incorporation forms electronically.
Name options
Two or more preferred names — the suffix (OPC) Private Limited is mandatory.
Process
From solo founder to CIN in 6 steps
From your first message to your incorporation certificate — smooth, online, and easy to follow.
Free consultation
Tell us your business activity and expected turnover. We confirm whether an OPC, a proprietorship or a Private Limited Company suits you best.
DSC & name approval
We arrange your Digital Signature Certificate and apply for your company name with the MCA.
Nominee & document collection
We collect your KYC, your nominee's consent in Form INC-3, and your office proofs — and check them before filing.
MOA, AOA & SPICe+ filing
We draft your MOA and AOA, prepare the SPICe+ form and file the complete incorporation application.
Registrar approval
We handle any query or resubmission the Registrar raises during processing.
Get your incorporation kit
Your Certificate of Incorporation, CIN, PAN and TAN are issued — and we hand over your signed documents.
After Incorporation — Annual Compliance
What happens after you get your CIN?
An OPC has lighter compliance than a Private Limited Company, but it is still a company — and the annual filings are mandatory.
Simple rule: file the right form, by the right date, even when the company is dormant.
INC-20A
Declaration of commencement of business, filed within 180 days of incorporation.
ADT-1
Appointment of your first statutory auditor.
AOC-4 & MGT-7A
Annual financial statements and the abridged annual return for OPCs.
DIR-3 KYC
Yearly KYC for the director holding a DIN.
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Simple rule: file the right form, by the right date, even when the company is dormant.
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Other OPC Services
Beyond incorporation — all your OPC needs in one place
A One Person Company needs more than a certificate. Our team also helps with:
Annual filings (AOC-4, MGT-7A) and director KYC
Changing your nominee or updating nominee details
Conversion of OPC into a Private Limited Company
Increasing authorised capital and amending MOA or AOA
Registered office change and company closure
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Whatever your question, we'll give you a clear, plain-English answer.
Why one-startup
Built for serious founders, not random form-filling
Nominee consent, the mandatory OPC suffix and eligibility limits are where solo founders trip up. We help you file it properly the first time.
Expert reviewed
Your documents are checked by a professional before filing, to reduce avoidable rejection risk. Not a form-filling bot.
Transparent pricing
The quote is the final cost. No surprises after you pay.
One point of contact
One named person from first message to final certificate.
PAN-India
Wherever your business is, we file for it.
Post-registration support
We also help with returns, filings, renewals, notices and ongoing compliance.
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OPC Registration in 2026
What's changed in 2026 — and why it's easier to get wrong
OPC rules have been relaxed in founders’ favour, but the compliance around them is enforced more tightly than before.
Get it reviewedNo turnover or capital ceiling for conversion
Earlier limits that forced automatic conversion into a Private Limited Company have been removed, so an OPC can now grow without a forced switch.
Nominee details must stay current
A nominee who withdraws must be replaced and the change filed. An outdated nominee record is a live compliance gap.
MGT-7A is the OPC-specific return
OPCs file the abridged annual return, not the full MGT-7 — filing the wrong form is a common error.
Registered office proof is scrutinised
Addresses are verified more actively. A weak NOC or a stale utility bill is a frequent reason for a query.
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FAQs
OPC Registration — questions, answered
Clear answers to what founders and small businesses ask before applying.
Still unsure? Ask usIt is a company under the Companies Act, 2013 with a single shareholder. It gives a solo founder limited liability and a separate legal identity, which a sole proprietorship cannot.
Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen. That person can incorporate only one OPC at a time and can act as nominee for only one other OPC.
Because there is only one member. The nominee steps in as the shareholder if the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated, so the company continues to exist.
No. one-startup is a private professional-services firm. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the MCA or any government department. You can file directly on the MCA portal yourself; we are the paid expert help if you would rather not do it alone.
Usually about 7 to 15 working days with correct documents, covering DSC, name approval and the SPICe+ filing.
A proprietorship has no separate legal identity and unlimited personal liability. An OPC is a registered company with limited liability, a CIN and its own PAN.
Yes. An OPC can have up to fifteen directors, but it can have only one shareholder or member.
Yes. Voluntary conversion is permitted, and it is the usual route when you take on a co-founder or an investor.
An OPC with a single director is exempt from most board meeting requirements, though minutes and records must still be maintained.
No commercial office is required. A residential address works as the registered office with a utility bill and a no-objection certificate from the owner.
Yes. The name must end with the words (OPC) Private Limited, which is a statutory requirement.
Yes. Annual ROC filings and income tax returns are required even for a dormant OPC with zero revenue.
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