One Person Company Registration in Kanchipuram
CA/CS-managed OPC incorporation for solo founders — name approval, DSC, DIN, MoA/AoA, the nominee’s INC-3 consent and the complete SPICe+ (INC-32) filing with PAN and TAN. 100% online, at a fixed fee quoted upfront with zero hidden charges.
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One Person Company Registration in Kanchipuram
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Madras High Court
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What Is One Person Company Registration?
A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.
A One Person Company lets a solo founder run a full company with just one member — enjoying limited liability and a separate legal entity without needing a second shareholder.
An OPC is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 with exactly one member and one mandatory nominee (Form INC-3). The member’s liability is limited, and the company’s identity is separate from its owner. Member and nominee must be natural persons who are Indian citizens and residents.
Administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) via the MCA21 portal, using the SPICe+ (INC-32) integrated incorporation form with the nominee’s consent in Form INC-3.
Incorporation is permanent — the company continues until wound up or struck off, and the nominee ensures continuity. Conversion to a private limited company is mandatory if paid-up capital exceeds ₹50 lakh or average annual turnover exceeds ₹2 crore.
Quick Facts
Is This Service Right for You?
Ideal for
- Solo founders who want a company without a second shareholder
- Freelancers & consultants wanting a corporate identity for clients
- Sole proprietors seeking limited liability & a separate legal entity
- Resident Indian citizens running service or trading businesses
- Owners who need a current account & vendor contracts in a company name
- Single promoters who want perpetual succession through a nominee
You may need this if
- You are a single promoter with no second shareholder to add
- You want your personal assets protected from business liability
- You want a separate legal entity that can own property and sign contracts
- You want your business to continue via a nominee on death or incapacity
- You are an Indian citizen and resident (member and nominee both)
- You do not carry on non-banking financial investment (NBFC) activity
Not sure if you need this?
Talk to an Expert →Why Register a One Person Company?
An OPC gives a single founder a corporate structure with limited liability. Here is why it matters.
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Limited Liability
The member’s personal assets are protected — liability is limited to the capital invested in the OPC.
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Single-Owner Control
Run a full company with just one member — no need to find or trust a second shareholder.
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Separate Legal Entity
The OPC can own property, sign contracts and sue or be sued in its own name, distinct from the member.
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Perpetual Succession
The nominee named in Form INC-3 takes over on the member’s death or incapacity, so the business continues.
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Lighter Compliance
No AGM required and the annual return is filed in the simpler MGT-7A — a lower burden than a Pvt Ltd.
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Business Credibility
A registered “(OPC) Private Limited” name builds trust with clients, banks and vendors.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Custom quote for your case
Fees depend on your business type and scope. Get a clear, itemised quote upfront — no hidden professional charges, government fee billed at actuals.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility checklist
- Exactly 1 member — a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident
- 1 mandatory nominee (Indian citizen and resident) whose consent is filed in Form INC-3
- A minimum of 1 director (the member is usually the director), maximum 15
- The member must not already have incorporated another OPC
- A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for the proposed director
- A registered office address in India with valid address proof and owner’s NOC
Everything You Need. One Professional Team.
Consultation & Nominee
Confirm OPC eligibility, choose the nominee and finalise the registered office.
Name Reservation
Check name availability and reserve it via SPICe+ Part A on the MCA portal.
DSC & DIN
Obtain the Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number for the member.
MoA & AoA Drafting
Draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association with the correct object clause.
SPICe+ & INC-3 Filing
File SPICe+ (INC-32) with MoA, AoA and the nominee’s consent in Form INC-3 — PAN & TAN applied.
Follow-up
Track the SRN and respond to any MCA resubmission or query on your behalf.
Certificate Delivery
Hand over the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, PAN and TAN, plus MCA dashboard access.
What You’ll Receive
What Documents Are Required to Register a One Person Company?
Requirements are grouped by member, nominee and registered office. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely online.
Member / Director
For the single member (usually the director)- PAN card of the member
- Aadhaar / passport / voter ID / driving licence (identity proof)
- Latest bank statement, electricity or mobile bill (address proof, within 2 months)
- Passport-size photograph
- Email & mobile for DSC / OTP verification
Nominee
The mandatory nominee (Form INC-3)- PAN card of the nominee
- Aadhaar / identity proof of the nominee
- Address proof of the nominee (within 2 months)
- Written consent of the nominee in Form INC-3
- Nominee must be an Indian citizen and resident, and a natural person
Registered Office
Address of the company- Latest electricity / utility bill of the premises (within 2 months)
- Rent agreement (if rented)
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner
- Property-tax receipt or ownership deed (if owned)
Nominee is mandatory
Every OPC must name one nominee whose written consent is filed in Form INC-3 at incorporation. The nominee takes over if the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated.
DSC is mandatory
The proposed director needs a Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate to sign the SPICe+ forms. We arrange this as part of the process.
Address proof must be recent
The utility bill used for the registered office and for the member’s address proof should be dated within the last 2 months. Rented premises need a rent agreement plus the owner’s NOC.
Indian citizen & resident
Both the member and the nominee must be natural persons who are Indian citizens and residents. A minor cannot be a member or nominee.
Don’t have all the documents?
We’ll identify what your case needs →How to Register a One Person Company (Step by Step)
The entire incorporation happens online through the MCA21 portal.
Consultation & nominee
Confirm OPC eligibility, choose the nominee and finalise the registered office.
DSC + DIN
Obtain the Digital Signature Certificate and Director Identification Number for the member.
Name reservation
Check name availability and reserve it through SPICe+ Part A with the MCA.
SPICe+ & INC-3 filing
File SPICe+ (INC-32) with MoA, AoA and the nominee’s consent in Form INC-3 — PAN and TAN applied together.
Certificate of Incorporation
On approval, the MCA issues the Certificate of Incorporation with CIN, plus PAN and TAN. Bank account is opened next.
How Long Does One Person Company Registration Take?
| Stage | Expected Time |
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| DSC + DIN + name reservation | 2–5 working days |
| MoA/AoA drafting + SPICe+ & INC-3 filing | 3–5 working days |
| MCA approval + Certificate of Incorporation | 2–5 working days |
Typical end-to-end incorporation takes 7–15 working days, subject to name approval and MCA processing. Resubmission queries or name rejections can extend the timeline until they are resolved.
Key Dates — At a Glance
| Frequency | What Is Due |
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| After Incorporation | First board meeting & resolutions · Appoint the first auditor (ADT-1) · Open the company bank account |
| Annually | AOC-4 (financial statements) — within 180 days of FY end (no AGM) · MGT-7A abridged annual return — within 60 days of AOC-4 due date · Company income-tax return (ITR-6) by 31 October · At least one board meeting in each half of the year, gap of 90+ days |
| Ongoing / Yearly | DIR-3 KYC of the sole director by 30 September · Statutory audit of accounts · Maintenance of books & statutory registers (Section 128) |
| Event-Based | Convert to Pvt Ltd if capital > ₹50L or turnover > ₹2Cr · Change of nominee intimated to ROC in Form INC-4 · MSME (Udyam) registration where eligible |
Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.
Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue
Doing It Yourself
- Decide between OPC, Pvt Ltd and LLP on your own
- Identify and record a nominee’s consent in Form INC-3
- Run a proper name & trademark availability check
- Obtain DSC and DIN for the member
- Draft MoA/AoA with the correct object clause
- File SPICe+ without resubmission errors
- Handle MCA queries and name rejections
With TaxClue
- Expert confirms OPC is the right structure for a solo founder
- Nominee consent (INC-3) prepared and filed correctly
- Name pre-checked against companies & trademarks
- DSC & DIN arranged for you
- MoA/AoA drafted correctly the first time
- SPICe+ prepared and reviewed before filing
- MCA queries answered by our team — higher first-time approval
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Let an expert handle it →Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application
TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.
What Compliance Applies After Incorporation?
After Incorporation
- First board meeting & resolutions
- Appoint the first auditor (ADT-1)
- Open the company bank account
Annually
- AOC-4 (financial statements) — within 180 days of FY end (no AGM)
- MGT-7A abridged annual return — within 60 days of AOC-4 due date
- Company income-tax return (ITR-6) by 31 October
- At least one board meeting in each half of the year, gap of 90+ days
Ongoing / Yearly
- DIR-3 KYC of the sole director by 30 September
- Statutory audit of accounts
- Maintenance of books & statutory registers (Section 128)
Event-Based
- Convert to Pvt Ltd if capital > ₹50L or turnover > ₹2Cr
- Change of nominee intimated to ROC in Form INC-4
- MSME (Udyam) registration where eligible
Penalties & Consequences
What is at stake if you do not comply
- Forgetting the mandatory nominee or filing Form INC-3 incorrectly stalls incorporation
- Only one OPC per person — a second OPC application is rejected
- Name rejected if identical or too similar to an existing company or trademark
- An OPC cannot carry on NBFC / investment activity
- Late AOC-4 or MGT-7A → ₹100/day per form + director disqualification and strike-off risk
Regulatory Updates 2025–26
- 2025: All company and LLP incorporation and filing forms have moved to the MCA V3 portal; the legacy V2 portal has been retired for these forms.
- 2025: Company incorporation is filed through SPICe+ (Part A name reservation + Part B), bundling PAN, TAN, EPFO, ESIC, professional tax and a bank account.
- 2025: DIR-3 KYC of every director/DIN holder is due by 30 September each year; a lapsed DIN attracts a ₹5,000 reactivation fee.
- 2025: MCA has waived the incorporation filing fee for companies with authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh.
Why Businesses Choose TaxClue
CA / CS Team
Qualified Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries handle your incorporation.
End-to-End
From consultation to Certificate of Incorporation — fully managed, minimal effort from you.
Fast Turnaround
Committed timelines with proactive status updates at every stage.
100% Online
Everything over WhatsApp / email — no office visits required.
Transparent Fees
A fixed fee quoted upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.
Post-Service Support
30 days of post-incorporation guidance on your first compliance steps.
Your Documents Deserve Professional Care
- Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
- Access limited to the team working on your file
- Communication over secure digital channels
- Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a One Person Company (OPC)?
Who can register an OPC in India?
Is a nominee mandatory for an OPC?
How many directors does an OPC need?
Which form is used to register an OPC and how long does it take?
When must an OPC convert into a private limited company?
What annual compliance does an OPC have?
How is an OPC different from a sole proprietorship?
Can the nominee be changed later?
What are the penalties for late OPC filings?
Who is eligible to register a One Person Company?
What documents are required for OPC registration?
When must an OPC convert into a private limited company?
What is the difference between an OPC and a sole proprietorship?
What annual compliance does an OPC have?
Can an NRI register a One Person Company in India?
Official Sources & Legal References
Every regulatory detail on this page is drawn from primary law and official government sources. Verify them directly:
- MCA — Incorporation of Company (SPICe+)Official portal to reserve a name, file SPICe+ and track incorporation
- Companies Act, 2013 — full textThe governing law for company incorporation · India Code
- Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 — MCARules governing OPC incorporation and forms
- MCA21 Portal — company e-filing & formsINC-3, AOC-4, MGT-7A and other company forms
- ICAI — Institute of Chartered Accountants of IndiaProfessional standards and guidance
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