Starter
₹3,999+ GST
For a solo founder who needs the certificate.
- 1 digital signature (DSC)
- 1 DIN
- Name application (2 names)
- MOA and AOA drafting
- Nominee consent (INC-3)
- SPICe+ filing
- Certificate of Incorporation
- PAN and TAN
One Person Company registration, done in 12 to 15 working days.
A company with one director, one nominee and limited liability. Government fees disclosed upfront. One expert on WhatsApp.
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A One Person Company has one director and one nominee.
Plan
Everything in Starter, plus
- GST registration
- MSME (Udyam) registration
- Share certificate
- Bank account opening assistance
- Professional fee₹4,999
- GST at 18% on our fee₹900
- Digital signatures₹2,500 x 1 director₹2,500
- Stamp dutyMaharashtra, on MOA, AOA and SPICe+₹1,300
- PAN and TAN₹500
All-in total
Includes everything to get your certificate. Nothing added later.
Key facts
- Entity
- One Person Company under the Companies Act 2013: one director, one nominee, liability limited to shares
- Governing law and forms
- Companies Act 2013, Section 2(62); SPICe+ Part A and B, INC-3 nominee consent, AGILE-PRO-S
- Time taken
- 12 to 15 working days from complete documents
- Our fee from
- ₹3,999 + GST
- Government fees
- Stamp duty by state, DSC and PAN/TAN added at cost and itemised. MCA fee nil up to ₹15 lakh authorised capital.
- Who it is for
- A solo founder who wants limited liability and a company name without a co-founder
- Minimum requirements
- One Indian citizen (resident or NRI) as member and director, one adult nominee, no minimum capital
- Recurring obligations
- INC-20A within 180 days; statutory audit, AOC-4 and MGT-7A every year; no AGM required
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Is a One Person Company right for you?
It fits if you
You work alone and want your personal assets protected
An OPC is a separate legal person. If the business owes money, the claim stops at the company, not your home or savings. A proprietorship offers no such wall.
Your clients want to contract with a company
Enterprise customers, marketplaces and foreign clients are more comfortable signing with a Private Limited or an OPC than with an individual. The certificate and CIN open doors a proprietorship cannot.
You may add a co-founder or investors later
An OPC converts to a Private Limited Company with a board resolution and a filing, keeping the same PAN, contracts and bank account. You start alone without closing the door on growth.
Transparent pricing. Government fees disclosed upfront, always.
Professional fees below exclude GST. Stamp duty for your state, one digital signature, PAN and TAN are added at cost and disclosed upfront in the estimator above.
Growth
₹4,999+ GST
For a solo founder starting operations now.
Everything in Starter, plus
- GST registration
- MSME (Udyam) registration
- Share certificate
- Bank account opening assistance
How the other 'cheaper' options online cost more
OthersBizExpress
Digital signatureAdded after you pay, at a marked-up rateIncluded at cost, shown up front
Nominee consent (INC-3)Left for you to figure out, delays the filingDrafted and signed before SPICe+ goes in
Stamp dutyA surprise at filing timeCalculated for your state before you pay
Who you talk toA ticket queueA named incorporation expert on WhatsApp
What happens, day by day
Counted in working days from the day your documents are complete. Most OPC files finish in 12 to 15.
- 1Day 0
Documents, nominee and digital signature
You send your documents and the nominee's PAN and Aadhaar on WhatsApp. We verify them, apply for your DSC the same day and prepare the nominee consent in Form INC-3.
- 2Day 1 to 3
Name approval
We file two names through SPICe+ Part A after checking MCA records and the trademark registry. The name must end with (OPC) Private Limited.
- 3Day 4 to 7
Incorporation filing
We draft the MOA and AOA, attach INC-3, and file SPICe+ Part B with AGILE-PRO-S for GST, EPFO, ESIC and the bank account. You e-sign the forms with your DSC.
- 4Day 8 to 13
Registrar processing
The Central Registration Centre reviews the filing. If anything is queried, we resubmit within a day.
- 5Day 12 to 15
Certificate of Incorporation
You receive the certificate with your CIN, PAN and TAN, plus a checklist of what is due in the first 180 days.
After incorporation, four dates matter
- 30 daysFirst board meeting and auditor appointment (ADT-1)
- 60 daysShare certificate issued to you as the sole member
- 180 daysINC-20A commencement of business, after the capital is deposited
- Every yearAOC-4, MGT-7A, DIR-3 KYC and the statutory audit. No AGM is required for an OPC
Documents you need
Phone photos are fine. Everything is uploaded on WhatsApp, nothing is couriered.
For you, the director and sole member
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card, or passport if you are an NRI
- Address proof not older than two months (bank statement, electricity bill or mobile bill)
- A passport-size photo
- Mobile number and email linked to Aadhaar, for OTP verification
For the nominee
- PAN card and Aadhaar card
- Consent in Form INC-3, which we draft for signature
- The nominee must be an Indian citizen and an adult, and can be a nominee in only one OPC
For the registered office
- Utility bill not older than two months (electricity, water or gas)
- No-objection certificate from the owner, even if the owner is a family member
- Rent agreement, if the premises are rented
Want this as a checklist?
We send the list to your WhatsApp so you can tick it off from your phone.
One Person Company vs Pvt Ltd vs Proprietorship
| Feature | OPC | Pvt Ltd | Proprietorship |
|---|---|---|---|
| People needed | 1 director, 1 nominee | 2 directors, 2 shareholders | 1 owner |
| Liability | Limited to shares | Limited to shares | Unlimited, personal |
| Raising equity | Not possible, one member only | Yes, preferred by investors | Not possible |
| Adding a co-founder | Convert to Pvt Ltd first | Issue or transfer shares | Convert to a firm or company |
| Annual compliance | Audit, AOC-4, MGT-7A, no AGM | Audit, AOC-4, MGT-7A, AGM | Only the owner's ITR and GST if registered |
| Tax on profits | 25% plus surcharge | 25% plus surcharge | Owner's slab rate |
| Setup time | 12 to 15 working days | 12 to 15 working days | Same day for Udyam, 3 to 7 days for GST |
| Best for | Solo founders wanting limited liability | Teams and startups raising money | Freelancers and small shops |
OPC
- People needed
- 1 director, 1 nominee
- Liability
- Limited to shares
- Raising equity
- Not possible, one member only
- Adding a co-founder
- Convert to Pvt Ltd first
- Annual compliance
- Audit, AOC-4, MGT-7A, no AGM
- Tax on profits
- 25% plus surcharge
- Setup time
- 12 to 15 working days
- Best for
- Solo founders wanting limited liability
Pvt Ltd
- People needed
- 2 directors, 2 shareholders
- Liability
- Limited to shares
- Raising equity
- Yes, preferred by investors
- Adding a co-founder
- Issue or transfer shares
- Annual compliance
- Audit, AOC-4, MGT-7A, AGM
- Tax on profits
- 25% plus surcharge
- Setup time
- 12 to 15 working days
- Best for
- Teams and startups raising money
Proprietorship
- People needed
- 1 owner
- Liability
- Unlimited, personal
- Raising equity
- Not possible
- Adding a co-founder
- Convert to a firm or company
- Annual compliance
- Only the owner's ITR and GST if registered
- Tax on profits
- Owner's slab rate
- Setup time
- Same day for Udyam, 3 to 7 days for GST
- Best for
- Freelancers and small shops
- Choose an OPC if you run the business alone, want limited liability and a company name, and are not raising equity this year.
- Choose a Private Limited Company if you have a co-founder or plan to raise money from angels or a fund.
- Choose a proprietorship if your income is modest, your liability risk is low and you want the lightest compliance.
Five mistakes we see every week
- Picking a nominee who is not eligible
The nominee must be an adult Indian citizen who is not already a member or nominee of another OPC. A nominee abroad can work if they are an Indian citizen, but a foreign national cannot.
- Address proof older than two months
The most common reason for a resubmission. Download a fresh bank statement the day you start, and get the office utility bill dated within the same window.
- Registering an OPC when an investor round is close
An OPC cannot issue shares to a second person. Founders then pay twice: once for the OPC and again for conversion. If a round is within a year, start with a Private Limited Company.
- Forgetting INC-20A
No business or borrowing is allowed until the commencement filing is made within 180 days. The penalty is ₹50,000 on the company and ₹1,000 per day on the director, up to ₹1 lakh.
- Assuming an OPC has no annual compliance
It has less than a Private Limited Company, not none. A statutory audit, AOC-4 and MGT-7A are due every year regardless of turnover, plus DIR-3 KYC for you as director.
Founders who registered with us
It's been 5 years since the incorporation of my private limited company and they are experts at what they do.
Knowledgeable, professional and very cooperative. We can totally concentrate on business, leaving all financial compliance to them.
Thanks Team BizExpress. It was refreshing to see an online service provider with such professionalism.
Questions founders ask before registering
How much does One Person Company registration cost?
Our professional fee starts at from ₹3,999, excluding GST. On top of that, stamp duty for your state, one digital signature, PAN and TAN are added at cost and shown in the estimator before you pay. The MCA incorporation fee is nil up to ₹15 lakh of authorised capital. Nothing is added after you pay.
How long does One Person Company registration take?
Twelve to fifteen working days from the day your documents are complete. Name approval takes three to four days, the SPICe+ filing and registrar processing another eight to ten, and PAN and TAN arrive with the certificate. The usual delays are an address proof older than two months or a nominee whose PAN and Aadhaar details do not match.
Who can be the nominee of an OPC?
Any adult Indian citizen who consents in writing through Form INC-3. The nominee steps in as the member if you die or become unable to act, so most founders name a spouse, parent or sibling. One person can be the nominee of only one OPC at a time. You can change the nominee later with Form INC-4.
Can an NRI register a One Person Company?
Yes. Since 2021 the member of an OPC can be an Indian citizen who is resident or non-resident. The nominee must also be an Indian citizen. A foreign national who is not an Indian citizen cannot form an OPC and should look at a Private Limited Company with at least one director resident in India.
Can I register more than one OPC?
No. A person can be the member of only one OPC at a time, and the nominee of only one. If you want to run two separate businesses with limited liability, register one OPC and a Private Limited Company, or run both activities under one company with separate divisions and books.
Does an OPC have to convert to a Private Limited Company at some size?
Not any more. The mandatory conversion thresholds on paid-up capital and turnover were removed in 2021. An OPC can now stay an OPC at any size. Conversion is voluntary and usually done when you bring in a co-founder or an investor, because an OPC can have only one shareholder.
Can an OPC raise money from investors?
Not through equity. An OPC has one member by definition, so it cannot issue shares to an angel or a fund. It can take loans. If you expect to raise equity, convert to a Private Limited Company before the round; the conversion keeps the PAN, contracts and bank account and takes a few weeks.
What compliance does an OPC have each year?
Can I use my home as the registered office of the OPC?
Yes. You need a utility bill in the owner's name not older than two months and a no-objection certificate from the owner, even if that is you or a family member. Many solo founders start from home and move to an office later with a simple INC-22 filing.
How is an OPC taxed?
As a company: 25% on profits for domestic companies with turnover up to ₹400 crore, or 22% under Section 115BAA if you give up exemptions, plus surcharge and cess. Salary you draw as director is a deductible expense for the company and taxed in your hands at slab rates, which is often more efficient than a proprietorship above a certain profit.
Can I register an OPC myself on the MCA portal?
Yes. SPICe+ is a public form and the process is the same as for any company, with INC-3 for the nominee added. Founders who do it themselves usually get stuck at the DSC, the MOA object clause or a resubmission. Our fee covers the drafting, the nominee paperwork, the filing and the follow-ups.
Sources and official references
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