OPC registration, built for solo founders who want it done right.
Legalkarobar.com incorporates your One Person Company through the MCA's SPICe+ portal — digital signature, name reservation, nominee appointment, and PAN/TAN issuance — so you get a separate legal identity and limited liability without needing a co-founder.
What's included in registration
What is a One Person Company, and who is it actually for?
Introduced under the Companies Act 2013, an OPC lets a single person incorporate a company where they are the sole shareholder and director, without needing a second person on paper.
A corporate structure without a co-founder requirement
A sole proprietorship is simple to start but offers no separation between the owner and the business — personal assets remain exposed to business liabilities. An OPC solves that by giving the sole owner a distinct legal entity and limited liability, while still keeping full control in one person's hands.
Since the Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021, OPCs can also scale without a statutory cap on turnover or paid-up capital forcing conversion, and Non-Resident Indians can now incorporate an OPC, alongside a reduced 120-day residency threshold for resident Indian founders.
Separate legal entity
The company, not the founder personally, holds the liabilities.
Single owner, full control
One person as both shareholder and director.
Nominee required
Named at incorporation to ensure business continuity.
No growth cap since 2021
Scale in turnover or capital without a mandatory conversion trigger.
Built for solo founders who want a real company, not a proprietorship
Documents needed for OPC registration
Having these ready before filing begins is what keeps the process inside the typical 7–10 working day timeline.
PAN card of the director & nominee
Mandatory identity proof for both parties.
Address proof of the director & nominee
Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving licence.
Passport-size photograph
Of both the director and the nominee.
Registered office address proof
Recent utility bill, plus rent agreement or ownership document.
NOC from the property owner
Required if the registered office premises are rented, not owned.
Nominee's written consent (Form INC-3)
Confirming their agreement to step in if the sole member is incapacitated.
Five stages, 7–10 working days start to finish
Digital Signature Certificate
A Class 3 DSC is procured for the sole director, needed to sign every incorporation form.
Name Reservation
A unique name ending in "OPC Private Limited" is checked and reserved via SPICe+ Part A.
Nominee Appointment
A nominee is identified and their written consent obtained on Form INC-3.
SPICe+ Incorporation Filing
MOA, AOA, and supporting documents are filed via SPICe+ Part B with linked PAN, TAN and GST applications.
Certificate of Incorporation
Once approved, the Certificate of Incorporation is issued along with PAN and TAN.
OPC vs. Private Limited Company vs. sole proprietorship
Three common starting points for a solo founder — here's how they actually differ.
| Item | Sole Proprietorship | OPC | Private Limited Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal identity | None separate from the owner | Separate legal entity | Separate legal entity |
| Liability | Unlimited, personal assets at risk | Limited to amount invested | Limited to amount invested |
| Minimum owners | 1 | 1 (with a mandatory nominee) | 2 members, 2 directors |
| Turnover/capital cap | Not applicable | No statutory cap since the 2021 amendment | No statutory cap |
| Can raise external equity funding | No | Limited — typically converts to Pvt Ltd first | Yes, more commonly used for fundraising |
Planning to raise equity funding later? See our private limited company incorporation services — we can also help convert an existing OPC when the time comes.
OPC registration, explained in under 4 minutes
OPC Registration Walkthrough — Step by Step
Our incorporation team explains digital signature procurement, name reservation, nominee appointment, and SPICe+ filing — the same five stages covered in the How It Works section above.
Read video transcriptTranscript: This walkthrough explains OPC registration in five stages. First, we procure a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate for the sole director, required to sign incorporation forms on the MCA portal. Second, we check and reserve a unique company name ending in "OPC Private Limited" through SPICe+ Part A. Third, we identify a nominee and obtain their written consent on Form INC-3, since every OPC must name someone who steps in if the sole member is incapacitated. Fourth, we file SPICe+ Part B with the Memorandum and Articles of Association, along with linked PAN, TAN, and GST applications. Fifth, once the Registrar of Companies approves the filing, the Certificate of Incorporation is issued along with PAN and TAN, and the OPC is ready to operate.
Incorporation that accounts for what comes after Day One
Getting the Certificate of Incorporation isn't the finish line — annual filings, nominee documentation, and the eventual decision to convert to a private limited company all follow. We set up your OPC with that full lifecycle in mind, not just the initial paperwork.
Nominee documentation done right
We help you choose and document a nominee who meets the eligibility criteria, avoiding a common rejection point.
Annual compliance calendar included
AOC-4, MGT-7A, and director KYC deadlines are tracked so your OPC stays in good standing.
Conversion path mapped upfront
If you're likely to raise funding or add co-founders later, we plan the OPC-to-Pvt-Ltd conversion path from day one.
Also handled alongside OPC registration
What founders say after registering
I was running everything as a freelancer and client contracts kept asking for a company name, not my personal PAN. The OPC solved that without needing to find a co-founder.
Didn't realise a nominee was mandatory until Legalkarobar.com explained it clearly and helped me get the consent form sorted properly the first time.
As an NRI, I wasn't sure I could even incorporate a company in India on my own. Turned out the 2021 rule change made it straightforward.
OPC registration questions, answered
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