Who is eligible to form an OPC in India?

Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident in India (182+ days in the preceding financial year) can incorporate an OPC. A nominee — also a resident Indian citizen — must be appointed.

What are the limits for an OPC?

An OPC must convert to a Pvt Ltd if paid-up capital exceeds Rs50 lakh or average annual turnover crosses Rs2 crore in any three consecutive financial years (Rule 6 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules).

Is audit mandatory for OPC?

Yes. Unlike a sole proprietorship, every OPC must have its accounts audited annually by a Chartered Accountant under the Companies Act 2013, irrespective of turnover.

OPC Registration

Relevant for:For Startups For Solopreneurs

One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India

A One Person Company under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act 2013 lets a single founder enjoy limited liability with the structure of a company. Ideal for solo entrepreneurs who want a separate legal entity without bringing in a co-founder. Mandatory statutory audit sign-off is arranged through our empanelled CA partner firm Regi Tom Antony & Associates.

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What's Included

Nominee consent (Form INC-3) drafting

Name reservation via SPICe+ Part A

DSC and DIN for sole director and nominee

SPICe+ Part B filing with MOA / AOA

Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN

GST, EPFO and bank account opening kit via AGILE-PRO

Compliance calendar (board meeting, AGM exemption, ITR, ROC)

Our Process

STEP 1

Nominee Consent

Appoint and obtain consent of nominee in Form INC-3.

1 day

STEP 2

Name Reservation

File SPICe+ Part A with name options ending in '(OPC) Private Limited'.

1–2 working days

STEP 3

DSC + DIN

Obtain DSC and DIN for the sole member and director.

2–3 working days

STEP 4

SPICe+ Filing

File SPICe+ Part B with MOA, AOA and AGILE-PRO.

3–4 working days

STEP 5

Incorporation & PAN/TAN

Registrar issues Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN.

3–5 working days

Documents Required

PAN and Aadhaar of the sole member and nominee
Address proof (utility bill / bank statement) of member and nominee
Passport-size photographs
Registered office proof — rent agreement + utility bill
NOC from the property owner
Email IDs and mobile numbers (linked to Aadhaar)
Form INC-3 — nominee consent

Key Statutory References

Item	Reference
Governing Section	Section 2(62), Companies Act 2013
Eligibility	Natural person, Indian citizen, resident in India
Conversion Triggers	Paid-up capital > Rs50L OR turnover > Rs2Cr
Restrictions	Cannot carry on NBFI activities or convert into Section 8
Audit	Mandatory statutory audit under Companies Act 2013

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