OPC
Run a company alone with limited liability through One Person Company registration.
A One Person Company (OPC) allows a single entrepreneur to incorporate a company with limited liability. It combines the benefits of sole proprietorship simplicity with corporate structure protection. Introduced under the Companies Act, 2013, OPCs require one director and one nominee shareholder. They are ideal for solo food brand founders, single-location restaurant owners, and individual exporters who want corporate credibility without bringing in a co-founder. Complianceer handles OPC incorporation via SPICe+, nominee appointment, and ongoing annual compliance.
At a glance
- Timeline: 7–12 working days
- Government fee: ₹1,000–₹10,000 (based on authorised capital)
- Professional fee: Starting from ₹5,999
Who needs this
- Solo founders who want limited liability without a co-founder
- Individual food brand creators and D2C entrepreneurs
- Single-location restaurant or café owners seeking corporate identity
- Freelance consultants transitioning from proprietorship to company structure
- Solo exporters needing IEC and company registration for international trade
Benefits
- Limited liability protection for single entrepreneurs
- Corporate identity for bank loans, vendor agreements, and marketplace onboarding
- Easier conversion to private limited company when adding co-founders or investors
- Separate legal entity for tax planning and asset protection
- No requirement for minimum paid-up capital
Eligibility
- Only one person can form an OPC, and they must be a natural person and Indian citizen
- One nominee must be appointed (can be changed later)
- Person cannot incorporate more than one OPC or be nominee in more than one OPC
- OPC must convert to Pvt Ltd if paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or turnover exceeds ₹2 crore
Documents
- PAN and Aadhaar of director and nominee
- Passport-size photographs
- Digital Signature Certificate for director
- Nominee consent in Form INC-3
- Registered office address proof with owner NOC
- MOA and AOA with single-member clauses
FAQs
Can OPC have employees?
Yes. OPC can hire employees, open branches, and operate like any private company with a single shareholder structure.
When must OPC convert to private limited?
Mandatory conversion when paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or average annual turnover exceeds ₹2 crore for three consecutive years.
OPC vs proprietorship: which should I choose?
Choose OPC for limited liability and corporate credibility. Choose proprietorship for simplest compliance if turnover is small and liability risk is low.