OPC Registration Cost
See the exact all-in cost to register a One Person Company — government fees, professional charges, DSC/DIN, stamp duty & add-ons, live on one screen.
Itemised cost breakdown
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TaxClue handles name approval, docs, filing, DIN, DSC, nominee consent & the Certificate of Incorporation.
Disclaimer: Estimates include indicative government fees + TaxClue professional charges. Actual costs may vary by state, capital structure and requirements. Govt fee subject to MCA/RoC notifications.
What's included in your OPC registration
The total above is a complete, all-in setup cost for a One Person Company — not just the government fee. Here is exactly what goes into it.
Government filing fee
The MCA / RoC fee and stamp duty paid to the government on the SPICe+ incorporation forms. It scales with your authorised capital and varies by state stamp-duty rates.
Professional fee
TaxClue's end-to-end charge — name approval, MOA/AOA drafting, nominee consent, filing and follow-up until your Certificate of Incorporation is issued.
DSC & DIN
A Digital Signature Certificate (₹1,500) for the sole director to sign filings, plus a Director Identification Number (₹500) allotted through SPICe+.
Add-on registrations
Optional extras like GST, MSME/Udyam, Trademark, FSSAI, IEC and DPIIT — each with its own flat fee and timeline, added on top of the base incorporation.
OPC vs Private Limited vs Proprietorship
An OPC gives a solo founder limited liability and a separate legal entity — the credibility of a company without needing a second shareholder. Here is how it compares.
| Owners | 1 + nominee |
| Liability | Limited |
| Separate entity | Yes |
| ROC compliance | Moderate |
| Fundraising | Limited |
| Owners | 2–200 |
| Liability | Limited |
| Separate entity | Yes |
| ROC compliance | Higher |
| Fundraising | Investor-ready |
| Owners | 1 |
| Liability | Unlimited |
| Separate entity | No |
| ROC compliance | None |
| Fundraising | None |
OPC conversion rules you should know
An OPC is designed as a starting structure for a single founder. A few key restrictions and conversion triggers apply under the Companies Act.
Voluntary conversion
Since the 2021 amendment, an OPC can convert into a Private or Public Limited company at any time — the earlier 2-year lock-in was removed.
Mandatory conversion
Earlier, an OPC had to convert once turnover crossed ₹2 crore or paid-up capital ₹50 lakh. That threshold was abolished, so there is no forced conversion on size alone now.
Single-OPC rule
A person can be the member of only one OPC and be a nominee in only one. The member and nominee must both be resident Indian citizens.
Not for every activity
An OPC cannot carry out NBFC / financial-investment activities and cannot be a Section 8 (non-profit) company. Choose Pvt Ltd or Section 8 for those.
How the OPC timeline works
Registration follows four broad stages via the MCA SPICe+ form. Expected duration depends on how quickly documents and name approval come through.
What is a One Person Company?
A private company with a single shareholder, who must nominate a person to take over the shares on their death or incapacity. It gives a sole entrepreneur limited liability and a corporate identity without needing a second shareholder.
Who can form an OPC?
A natural person who is an Indian citizen. The residency requirement was relaxed so that an NRI can now incorporate an OPC after the prescribed period of stay in India. A person can be the member of only one OPC and the nominee of only one.
What does an OPC cost to register?
Broadly similar to a private limited company — DSC, name reservation, SPICe+ filing fee based on capital, state stamp duty on the MOA and AOA, plus professional fees. It is not materially cheaper to incorporate; the saving is in ongoing compliance.
What compliance does an OPC have?
Statutory audit, AOC-4 and MGT-7A, income-tax return, and DIR-3 KYC. It need not hold an AGM, and where there is only one director the board-meeting requirement is relaxed.
When must an OPC convert into a private limited company?
Conversion is now voluntary at any time. The earlier mandatory conversion on crossing turnover or capital thresholds was removed, so an OPC can continue as it is regardless of size.
Disclaimer: This tool gives indicative results for general guidance only and is not professional advice. Please verify with a qualified CA before acting on the numbers.