One Person Company (OPC) incorporation, SPICe+

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One Person Company (OPC) incorporation, SPICe+

What this means, checked by a CA

An OPC lets one person own a company with limited liability. You name a nominee who takes over if you die or cannot act; we check eligibility, get the nominee's consent and register the company through SPICe+.

₹4,499

One time, + 18% GST

  • Delivered in 7 to 10 working days after complete documents and DSC (MCA processing time varies)
  • Due: Part B within 20 days of name approval in Part A (extendable under Rule 9A)

How we do it: IDFD

Every case runs through the same four steps: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables. You see each one ticked as it happens.

InformationWhat we need from you · 8 items
  1. Member's PAN and ID proof

    KYC, DIN and company PAN

  2. Nominee's PAN and address proof

    Nominee KYC in the form

  3. Nominee's signed consent (INC-3)

    Law needs prior written consent

  4. DSC of member and director

    Signs e-MoA, e-AoA, INC-9

  5. Office proof, utility bill, NOC

    Registered office address

  6. Days stayed in India last year

    Residency test for NRIs

  7. Proposed name and objects

    Name approval and object clause

  8. Authorised and paid-up capital

    Fee slab and stamp duty

DiscussionWhat we discuss · 5 items
  1. Are you an Indian citizen, and where did you live last year?

    Only Indian citizens; residency test

  2. Are you already a member or nominee of another OPC?

    Only one OPC allowed

  3. Who is the nominee, and are they an adult Indian citizen?

    Nominee must meet same rules

  4. Any lending, investment or charitable activity planned?

    Not allowed in an OPC

  5. Will you add co-founders or investors soon?

    May suit a private limited instead

FormsForms we file · 6 items
  1. Check eligibility of member and nominee under Rule 3; get DSC; associate DSC on MCA V3

    Where: https://www.mca.gov.in. Due: Before filing

  2. SPICe+ Part A: name reservation with OPC as the company type

    Fee ₹1,000

    Where: https://www.mca.gov.in. Due: First step

  3. SPICe+ Part B (INC-32) with nominee details, capital, office, director, PAN and TAN

    Registration fee by authorised capital (nil up to ₹15,00,000) plus state stamp duty

    Where: https://www.mca.gov.in. Due: Within 20 days of name approval

  4. Nominee's consent declared and attached with SPICe+ (INC-3 format)

    Where: https://www.mca.gov.in. Due: With Part B

  5. Linked e-MoA (naming the nominee) and e-AoA, INC-9 declaration, AGILE-PRO-S

    Where: https://www.mca.gov.in. Due: With Part B

  6. Affix DSCs, upload against SRN, pay, and answer resubmission remarks

    Where: https://www.mca.gov.in. Due: Resubmit within 15 days; total not more than 30 days

DeliverablesWhat you get · 3 items
  1. SRN and payment challan

    When: Same day

  2. Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN

    When: Usually 7 to 10 working days

  3. Nominee recorded in the memorandum

    When: With the certificate

Questions people ask

  • Can an NRI start an OPC?

    Yes. Since 1 April 2021 any Indian citizen can, whether resident in India or not.

  • Is there a turnover or capital cap for an OPC?

    No. The ₹50 lakh capital and ₹2 crore turnover limits were removed in 2021.

  • What if my nominee withdraws?

    You nominate someone new within 15 days, and the company files INC-4 within 30 days of the withdrawal notice.

  • Can the OPC later become a private limited company?

    Yes, any time, after adding the required members and directors.

  • Are penalties lower for an OPC?

    Yes. Half the normal penalty, capped at ₹2 lakh for the company and ₹1 lakh per officer.

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