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One Person Company Registration

We specialize in One Person Company Registration services to help your business meet compliance requirements and contribute to sustainable growth. Our services include the following:

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01 Overview 02 Who Needs 03 Eligibility 04 Documents 05 Process 06 Authority & Fees 07 Validity 08 Rejection 09 How We Help 10 FAQ
Overview

One Person Company Registration in India

A One Person Company (OPC) is a separate legal entity introduced under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013, that lets a single individual own and run a company on their own, with only one member and one director required. It gives a solo founder limited liability protection, perpetual succession through a nominated nominee, and a formal corporate identity — all with a lighter compliance load than a private limited company. First Auditor manages the entire OPC registration, from name approval to your Certificate of Incorporation, end to end.

One Person Company Registration Services
Who Needs This Service

Is a One Person Company the right fit for you?

OPC suits solo founders who want a formal corporate identity without bringing in a co-founder.

  • Solo entrepreneurs who want limited liability protection without a co-founder
  • Freelancers and consultants who want a registered entity to sign contracts and open current accounts
  • Founders who want more credibility with banks and clients than a sole proprietorship offers
  • Small business owners who plan to keep full ownership and control themselves
  • Existing sole proprietors looking for an organized, legally recognized upgrade
  • Founders planning to eventually raise funds and convert into a private limited company
Eligibility Requirements

Who can register an OPC

  • Only one member, who must be a natural person, an Indian citizen, and a resident of India
  • Minimum 1 and maximum 15 directors; the sole member may also be the director
  • A nominee must be named with written consent (Form INC-3), who steps in if the member is incapacitated or dies
  • A minor cannot be a member or nominee of an OPC
  • A person can be a member of only one OPC at a time
  • A registered office address in India (owned, rented, or shared, with proof)
Documents Required

What to keep ready

Documents are grouped the way the Registrar reviews them — director/member, registered office, and nominee.

Director / Sole Member
  • PAN card and address proof of the director
  • Aadhaar card of the director
  • Recent bank statement, phone, mobile, electricity, or gas bill
  • Specimen signature and a scanned passport-size photo
Registered Office
  • EB card / utility bill of the registered office
  • Rental agreement (if rented) with owner's No Objection Certificate
  • Sale deed / property tax receipt (if self-owned premises)
Nominee & Company Particulars
  • PAN, Aadhaar, and consent of the nominee (Form INC-3)
  • Proposed company name and business activity
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for the director
Step-by-Step Procedure

How your incorporation file moves through the Registrar

Each stage is a real, sequential filing step on the MCA SPICe+ system.

01
1–2 working days

Digital Signature & Director Identification Number

We obtain a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and DIN for the sole director — required to sign every e-form filed with the MCA.

02
1–2 working days

Name approval via SPICe+ Part A

We check availability and reserve your proposed company name with the Registrar of Companies.

03
2–3 working days

Nominee consent & drafting MoA/AoA

We prepare the nominee's Form INC-3, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and file SPICe+ Part B along with AGILE-PRO for PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC and bank account applications.

04
2–4 working days

Registrar review and query resolution

The ROC examines the filing. If any clarification is sought, we respond on your behalf within the resubmission window.

05
1–2 working days

Certificate of Incorporation, PAN & TAN

On approval, the Registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation with your Corporate Identification Number (CIN), along with company PAN and TAN.

06
Ongoing

Bank account & compliance kick-off

We assist with opening the current bank account and set up the first-year statutory compliance calendar.

Authority, Timeline & Fees

Where the file goes, and what it costs

Government Authority

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), through the jurisdictional Registrar of Companies (ROC), via the SPICe+ portal.

Estimated Processing Period

Typically 7–10 working days from complete document submission, depending on ROC workload and query resolution time.

Identifiers Issued

CIN, company PAN, and TAN are issued together with the Certificate of Incorporation.

Fee Structure

A government/statutory fee paid directly to the MCA, plus a professional fee for drafting, filing, and follow-up.

ComponentPaid toNature of charge
Government / statutory fee Ministry of Corporate Affairs Varies with authorised share capital & state stamp duty
DSC & DIN charges Certifying authority / MCA Fixed, per director
Professional fee First Auditor Quoted upfront, one-time

Government fees are prescribed by the MCA and change based on authorised capital and state of registration; our team quotes both components separately before you proceed, with nothing added later.

Validity & Renewal

Does the registration expire?

A Certificate of Incorporation has no expiry date — the company continues with "perpetual succession" until formally wound up, struck off, or converted. There is no renewal filing for the certificate itself, but the company must stay active through recurring statutory compliance:

  • Annual filing of financial statements (Form AOC-4) and annual return (Form MGT-7A) with the ROC
  • Statutory income tax return filing and, where applicable, GST compliance
  • Director's KYC (DIR-3 KYC) filed annually to keep the DIN active
  • Mandatory conversion into a Private Limited Company once paid-up capital or annual turnover crosses the prescribed threshold
Common Reasons for Rejection

What causes the Registrar to reject or resubmit a filing

  • Proposed name too similar to an existing company, LLP, or registered trademark
  • Nominee consent (Form INC-3) missing, incomplete, or improperly executed
  • The proposed member or nominee is already a member/nominee in another OPC
  • Mismatch between PAN, Aadhaar, and address proof details of the director
  • Incomplete or expired address proof for the registered office, or a missing owner NOC
  • DSC not properly linked or expired at the time of filing
How First Auditor Assists

One team, from name approval to your first compliance filing

We manage every filing, query, and follow-up with the Registrar so you are never navigating the MCA portal alone.

Name & structure check

We verify name availability and recommend the right nominee and capital structure before filing.

Drafting & filing

MoA, AoA, nominee consent, SPICe+, and AGILE-PRO forms drafted and filed by our in-house team.

Query handling

Registrar clarifications answered on your behalf within the resubmission window.

Bank & PAN/TAN follow-up

We coordinate current account opening and PAN/TAN issuance after incorporation.

Compliance calendar

A first-year statutory compliance schedule so no ROC or tax deadline is missed.

Dedicated support

A single point of contact for questions throughout the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Application for DSC and DIN, name approval, gathering required documents, filing the required forms with the MCA, and issuance of the Certificate of Incorporation are all parts of the One Person Company registration process in India.

According to Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013, a company is referred to as a "One Person Company" if it only requires one member. Additionally, this corporate structure's shareholder or member is also a subscriber to its MOA (Memorandum of Association).

OPC registration in India typically takes place over the course of 7 to 10 working days, provided documents and approvals are in order.

An OPC can be started with a paid-up capital as low as ₹1 lakh, and there is no upper limit on authorised share capital under current rules. The company must convert into a Private Limited Company once it crosses the prescribed capital or turnover threshold.

An OPC is taxed like any other company in India, at a flat corporate tax rate, and does not receive any special tax concession over a private limited company.

Any Indian citizen and resident who is not a minor can be a nominee, provided they give written consent in Form INC-3. The nominee steps in as the member if the original member dies or becomes incapacitated.
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Disclaimer: This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or professional advice. Government fees, processing timelines, and documentation requirements are prescribed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the applicable Registrar of Companies, and are subject to change without notice. First Auditor is an independent professional services firm and is not affiliated with, or an agent of, any government department. Please consult our team or a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation before making any registration decision.
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