One Person Company (OPC)
OPC gives solo founders the legal status, limited liability, and credibility of a Private Limited Company — with only one shareholder. Perfect for consultants, freelancers, and solo entrepreneurs who want a real corporate structure without partners.
Why choose Openedze
What you get when our experts handle this end-to-end
Solo founder, full company structure
Run a company on your own — no co-founders, no partners. Just you as the sole shareholder and director.
Limited liability protection
Personal assets are shielded from business liabilities — unlike a sole proprietorship where your personal wealth is exposed.
Higher credibility
Corporate clients, banks, and government tenders treat an OPC as a serious business entity — unlike a proprietorship.
Easier scale-up later
When you cross ₹2 Cr turnover or ₹50 L paid-up capital, automatic conversion to a Pvt Ltd is built into the law.
Nominee continuity
Your nominee takes over if anything happens to you — the company keeps running without legal complications.
Tax benefits of a company
OPCs are taxed as a private limited company — flat 22% corporate tax (under section 115BAA) with no surcharge on lower brackets.
What we help with
Name reservation
We file the name approval with MCA after running trademark and domain checks.
DSC for director
Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate procured for the sole director.
DIN allotment
Director Identification Number obtained as part of SPICe+ filing.
Nominee onboarding
We collect nominee details, consent (Form INC-3), and nominee KYC — required by law.
MOA & AOA drafting
Tailored to a single-shareholder structure, with the nominee clause built in.
Post-incorporation kit
Share certificate, registers, compliance calendar, and annual filing reminders.
When OPC is the right call
One Person Company (OPC) was introduced under the Companies Act, 2013 specifically for solo entrepreneurs. It's a private limited company with just one shareholder — the owner — and a nominee who takes over in case of death or incapacity.
OPC is the right structure when you want the legal protections of a company (limited liability, separate legal entity, perpetual succession, easier credit access) but don't have or want a co-founder. Consultants, solo SaaS founders, content creators with corporate clients, freelance professionals — these are the typical OPC profiles.
Important to know: OPC has growth restrictions. When paid-up capital crosses ₹50 lakhs OR average annual turnover exceeds ₹2 crores for three consecutive years, conversion to a Pvt Ltd or Public Ltd is mandatory. This is by design — OPC is meant for early-stage solo operations, not large enterprises.
Eligibility & documents
Who can register an OPC
- Indian citizen and resident (stayed in India for at least 120 days in the previous financial year)
- Only one OPC per person — you cannot be the sole shareholder of more than one OPC
- Cannot be a minor
- Must appoint a nominee (also an Indian citizen and resident)
- Not allowed for NBFCs or investment-in-securities businesses
- Suitable for solo consultants, freelancers, single-founder SaaS, content businesses
Documents we'll need
- PAN card of the director and nominee
- Aadhaar card of the director and nominee
- Passport-size photograph of the director
- Address proof of director (utility bill / bank statement, not older than 2 months)
- Proof of registered office (rent agreement + NOC, or ownership proof + utility bill)
- Nominee consent in Form INC-3
How Openedze helps
A clear, milestone-based path from kick-off to delivery
Name approval
RUN application filed with MCA — name reserved in 1–2 working days.
DSC + DIN
Digital Signature and DIN obtained for the sole director.
Nominee + drafting
Nominee consent (INC-3) collected; MOA and AOA drafted to reflect OPC structure.
SPICe+ filing & CoI
Filed with MCA. Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, and TAN issued within 7–10 days.
Support journey
Discovery call
Day 0We confirm OPC is right for you, discuss nominee, and outline registered office requirements.
Name reservation
Day 1–2Two name options filed via RUN with MCA.
DSC + nominee KYC
Day 2–4DSC issued; nominee documents verified; INC-3 executed.
SPICe+ filing
Day 4–6Integrated incorporation application filed with MCA.
Certificate of Incorporation
Day 7–10Issued by MCA. We hand over your incorporation kit and 12-month compliance calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be the sole shareholder of two OPCs?▾
No. The law allows only one OPC per person. Choose carefully which business goes into an OPC structure.
Is a nominee mandatory?▾
Yes. The nominee takes over if you die or become incapable. Most founders nominate a spouse, parent, or trusted family member. The nominee must consent in Form INC-3.
When does OPC have to convert to a Pvt Ltd?▾
Mandatory conversion is triggered when paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakhs OR average annual turnover crosses ₹2 crores for 3 consecutive financial years.
OPC vs sole proprietorship — what's better?▾
OPC gives limited liability and a separate legal identity; sole proprietorship doesn't. If you're billing corporate clients, signing larger contracts, or planning to scale, OPC is worth the extra compliance.
What annual compliance does an OPC need?▾
Annual ROC filing (AOC-4, MGT-7A), ITR, and statutory registers. Board meetings are minimal — only 2 per year are mandatory if turnover is below the audit threshold.
Solo founder? Build a real company structure.
We'll walk you through OPC vs Pvt Ltd vs Proprietorship and help you pick the right one for your stage.