One Person Company Registration
Own a registered company as a single founder, with a named nominee standing behind it and limited liability protecting you personally.
- Professional fee
- From ₹2,123
- Working timeline
- 10–14 working days
- Government charges
- Shown before payment
Built for
A single founder
Best when
Full control with limited liability
Is a one person company
right for you?
Pick it when you want the advantages of a registered company without a second founder.
You work alone
One member owns the company; a nominee holds the shares in reserve for continuity.
Liability should stay limited
The company holds the contracts and obligations, not your personal assets.
You accept company compliance
Registry filings, an auditor and annual returns apply from day one, even with one owner.
Equity may come later
An OPC converts to a private limited company before a priced investment round.
One Person Company
Best when one founder wants a company.
Growth converts it automatically.
Once paid-up capital crosses ₹2 crore or average turnover crosses ₹20 crore, the OPC must convert to a private limited company. Company-level filings also apply from the first year.
What you receive,
ready to use.
We prepare and file the incorporation application with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for a single member, including name approval, digital signatures, director identification and the nominee consent that gives the company continuity. You receive the full registration record in your StartupPact account.
one company.PAN · TAN · CIN
Certificate of Incorporation with CIN
Company PAN and TAN
Digital signature certificate for the sole director
Director Identification Number (DIN)
Nominee consent filed with the registry (INC-3)
Memorandum and Articles drafted for a one person company
What must be
in place.
One member, who must be a natural person and an Indian citizen and resident in India.
One nominee, who must be an adult Indian citizen and resident in India, and who consents in writing before incorporation.
The sole member can also be the sole director; at least one director must have stayed in India for 120 days or more in the year.
A registered office address in India with proof of the premises and the owner's no-objection letter.
A name ending with '(OPC) Private Limited' that is not identical or deceptively similar to an existing company or trademark.
The nominee must be an adult Indian citizen and resident in India, and one person can be a member of only one OPC at a time.
Compare the common structures
A starting point only. Tax and legal outcomes depend on your facts.
| Decision | Private limited | LLP | OPC | Proprietorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owners needed | 2 or more shareholders | 2 or more partners | 1 member plus a nominee | One owner |
| Liability | Limited to shares held | Limited to agreed contribution | Limited to shares held | Personal liability |
| Outside investment | Set up for equity funding | Not suited to equity investors | Converts before raising equity | No equity shares |
| Annual filings | Company filings and audit thresholds | Lighter filings, audit above turnover limits | Company filings, some relaxations | Usually the lightest |
| Running cost | Highest of the three | Moderate | Moderate to high | Lowest |
| Common fit | Startups, teams hiring or raising | Professional and service partnerships | A single founder wanting a company | Small owner-led businesses |
From decision to
incorporated.
A practical sequence with clear ownership at every stage. Registry review times can vary.
Structure and name options
Day 1
We handle
Confirm the OPC structure, nominee choice and name options, and check them against the registry and trademark records.
You provide
Share your name preferences and confirm who will stand as nominee.
Digital signatures and director ID
Day 1–3
We handle
Arrange the digital signature certificate and director identification for the sole member.
You provide
Complete video verification and sign the DSC application.
Nominee consent
Day 2–4
We handle
Prepare the nominee's written consent and file it with the registry alongside the incorporation application.
You provide
Collect the nominee's identity documents and signature.
Name reservation
Day 2–5
We handle
File the name reservation and respond to any registry query.
You provide
Confirm an alternative if the first preference is objected to.
SPICe+ incorporation filing
Day 5–10
We handle
File the incorporation form with member, nominee and office details, including PAN and TAN applications in the same filing.
You provide
Sign the forms digitally and provide the office documents.
Handover
After filing
We handle
Upload all certificates, brief the nominee, and give you the first-year compliance calendar.
You provide
Open the company bank account and deposit the share capital.
A checklist without
the back-and-forth.
We ask only for records or data relevant to your application, review, or audit scope.
- PAN card
- Aadhaar or passport
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Bank statement, electricity bill or mobile bill not older than two months
- Email address and mobile number linked to PAN
Before you begin
Use clear PDF, JPG, or PNG files.
Keep address records recent and readable.
Choose the support
you actually need.
Every total separates professional fees, GST, and stated government charges. State stamp duty and exceptional filings may vary.
Essential
12–14 working days
payable now, GST included · + ₹1,600 government fee at filing
- Professional fee
- ₹1,799
- GST @ 18%
- ₹324
- Payable now
- ₹2,123
- Government charge — at filing
- ₹1,600
- Full cost of this filing
- ₹3,723
- Name reservation
- 1 digital signature certificate
- DIN for the director
- Nominee documentation
- Certificate of incorporation, PAN & TAN
Standard
Recommended10–12 working days
payable now, GST included · + ₹1,600 government fee at filing
- Professional fee
- ₹4,499
- GST @ 18%
- ₹810
- Payable now
- ₹5,309
- Government charge — at filing
- ₹1,600
- Full cost of this filing
- ₹6,909
- Everything in Basic
- GST registration
- Bank account opening assistance
- Compliance calendar for year one
Complete
10–12 working days
payable now, GST included · + ₹1,600 government fee at filing
- Professional fee
- ₹8,499
- GST @ 18%
- ₹1,530
- Payable now
- ₹10,029
- Government charge — at filing
- ₹1,600
- Full cost of this filing
- ₹11,629
- Everything in Standard
- Bookkeeping for 3 months
- Trademark application (1 class)
- Dedicated compliance manager
Not included automatically
- — Stamp duty and registration charges, which vary by state
- — Additional digital signatures beyond the package count
- — Trademark filing for the company name
- — A nominee change later, which carries a separate registry fee
Costs that can repeat
- — Annual return and financial statements (MGT-7A and AOC-4)
- — Director KYC for the sole director each year
- — Income tax return for the company each year
- — Audit once the turnover crosses the prescribed threshold
- — Digital signature renewal, usually every two years
Incorporation is the start,
not the finish.
These are the first recurring obligations to plan for before you commit to a company structure.
Auditor appointment
Within 30 days of incorporation
The board appoints the first statutory auditor.
Commencement of business declaration
Within 180 days of incorporation
Filed after the share capital is deposited in the company bank account.
Director KYC
Annually
Required for every DIN holder, including the sole director.
Financial statements
Annually
Filed for the financial year ended 31 March.
Annual return
Annually
Filed with the registry for every company.
Income tax return
Annually
Due date depends on whether audit applies.
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