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One Person Company (OPC) registration services in Delhi NCR by Startup Advisory

In a Nutshell: How to Register an OPC in Delhi NCR

A One Person Company (OPC) is a company under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013 that lets a single founder run a business with a separate legal identity and limited liability. Startup Advisory completes 100% online OPC registration across Delhi NCR – for both resident founders and NRI Indian citizens – in about 7–10 working days, with a CA-led team based in Saket, New Delhi.

  • What it is: A company owned and run by one person, with one member, one director and a mandatory nominee.
  • Who it's for: Solo founders, consultants, freelancers and small business owners who want limited liability without a partner.
  • Who can apply: An Indian citizen (resident or NRI). Foreign nationals are not eligible.
  • Minimum capital: None – start with any nominal authorised capital.
  • Timeline: Typically 7–10 working days, handled fully online.
  • Provider: Startup Advisory, Saket, New Delhi – call 9311972982.

Reviewed by CA Neeraj Rohilla, FCA — Chartered Accountant, Startup Advisory, Saket, New Delhi. Last reviewed: June 2026.

Register Your OPC in 7–10 Days

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Startup Advisory provides fast, 100% online One Person Company (OPC) registration in Delhi NCR – serving founders in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon), Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. Our CA-led team in Saket, South Delhi helps solo entrepreneurs incorporate an OPC in as little as 7–10 working days, with complete legal compliance.

Going solo doesn't mean you have to settle for a sole proprietorship. The One Person Company, introduced by the Companies Act, 2013, was designed exactly for founders who want to own 100% of their business and still enjoy the protection and credibility of a registered company. You get a separate legal identity, limited liability and a professional corporate structure – without needing a co-founder or a board.

Whether you're a consultant, a freelancer, a D2C seller or a first-time founder testing an idea, we help you decide if an OPC is the right fit and handle the entire incorporation for you online.

Benefits of a One Person Company

  • Limited liability: Your personal assets stay protected – you're only liable up to your capital.

  • Separate legal entity: The OPC can own assets, sign contracts and sue or be sued in its own name.

  • Full control: One member, one director – quick decisions with no partner disputes.

  • Perpetual succession: A mandatory nominee keeps the business alive if the member dies or is incapacitated.

  • Easier funding & loans: Banks and lenders trust a company structure more than a proprietorship.

  • Lighter compliance: No AGM, no cash-flow statement, and a simplified annual return (MGT-7A).

Benefits of One Person Company registration

Who Can Register an OPC? (Eligibility)

Eligibility is governed by Rule 3 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, as updated in 2021:

  • Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen – whether resident in India or an NRI – can form an OPC.

  • To be treated as a resident, the person must have stayed in India for at least 120 days in the immediately preceding financial year (reduced from 182 days in 2021).

  • A nominee is mandatory – also an Indian citizen – who takes over the OPC if the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated.

  • One person can form only one OPC and be a nominee in only one OPC at a time.

  • Minors cannot be a member or nominee, and an OPC cannot carry out Non-Banking Financial Investment activities or be registered as a Section 8 (NGO) company.

OPC eligibility criteria in India

OPC vs Proprietorship vs Private Limited

Not sure which structure suits a solo founder? Here's a quick comparison:

Feature Proprietorship OPC Private Limited
Owners required 1 1 member + 1 nominee 2 to 200
Separate legal entity No Yes Yes
Limited liability No Yes Yes
Raise equity / add investors No Limited Yes
Compliance level Low Medium High
Taxed as Individual slab rates Company Company

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Documents Required for OPC Registration

Member & Nominee

  • PAN & Aadhaar of the member and the nominee

  • Passport-size photograph

  • Identity proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence)

  • Address proof (recent bank statement / utility bill)

  • Nominee's written consent in Form INC-3

Registered Office

  • Latest utility bill (electricity / water) of the office

  • Rent agreement (if rented) + NOC from the owner

  • A residential address can be used as the registered office

  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for the member

OPC Registration Process – Step by Step

The entire OPC incorporation is online through the MCA's SPICe+ form. Here's how we do it for you:

  • Step 1 – Digital Signature (DSC): We obtain a Class 3 DSC for the sole member to sign forms digitally.

  • Step 2 – Name reservation (SPICe+ Part A): We check availability and reserve your company name with the MCA.

  • Step 3 – Incorporation (SPICe+ Part B): We file incorporation along with the e-MoA (INC-33), e-AoA (INC-34) and the nominee's consent (INC-3). DIN is allotted within this form.

  • Step 4 – PAN, TAN & registrations (AGILE-PRO-S): PAN, TAN and optional GST, EPFO, ESIC and a bank account are applied for in one go.

  • Step 5 – Certificate of Incorporation: Once approved, the Registrar issues the COI with CIN, PAN and TAN – your OPC is ready to operate.

Typical timeline: about 7–10 working days, subject to MCA processing and document readiness.

Latest OPC Rules You Should Know (2021 Reforms)

The Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 (effective 1 April 2021) made the OPC far more flexible. These changes are still in force:

  • NRIs can now form an OPC – eligibility was widened to any Indian citizen, resident or otherwise.
  • Residency reduced to 120 days – down from the earlier 182 days.
  • No forced conversion – the old limit of ₹50 lakh paid-up capital / ₹2 crore turnover was removed, so an OPC can grow freely.
  • Convert anytime – an OPC can voluntarily convert into a Private or Public Limited Company whenever you choose.

Annual Compliance for an OPC

An OPC enjoys lighter compliance than a Private Limited Company, but a few filings are mandatory every year:

  • Statutory audit by a Chartered Accountant – required regardless of turnover.

  • Form AOC-4 – filing of audited financial statements with the Registrar.

  • Form MGT-7A – the simplified annual return for OPCs and small companies.

  • Income Tax Return – an OPC is taxed as a domestic company and can opt for the 22% rate under Section 115BAA (about 25.17% effective with surcharge and cess).

  • DIR-3 KYC for the director, plus GST returns if registered. No AGM is required.

We can manage all of this for you year-round – see our bookkeeping and ITR advisory services.

OPC Registration Cost in Delhi (2026)

OPC cost is made up of fixed statutory charges plus a professional fee. Here is an indicative breakdown for Delhi:

Cost Component Typical Amount (Delhi) Notes
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 One for the sole member
Name Reservation (SPICe+ Part A) ₹1,000 Per name application
Government Filing Fee (SPICe+) ₹0 Nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh
Stamp Duty (MoA & AoA) ₹500 – ₹2,000 Delhi has among the lowest stamp duty in India
DIN, PAN & TAN Included Allotted with SPICe+
Professional Fee As per package CA-led, end-to-end filing

Indicative all-inclusive cost: OPC registration in Delhi typically costs ₹6,000 – ₹15,000, depending on authorised capital and the professional package chosen. We work on transparent, fixed fees with no hidden charges.

Want an exact quote for your OPC? Call 9311972982 for a fixed-fee quote

Why Choose Startup Advisory?

  • Expert Legal & CA Team – real professionals guiding your incorporation

  • Fast Turnaround – OPC setup in as little as 7–10 days

  • 100% Online Process – no physical paperwork or office visits

  • Ongoing Support – we also handle your post-incorporation compliance


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A One Person Company (OPC) is a company under Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013 that can be formed with just one member who is also the sole director. It gives a single founder a separate legal entity and limited liability, while a mandatory nominee ensures the business continues if the member dies or becomes incapacitated.

Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen, whether resident in India or otherwise, can incorporate an OPC and act as its nominee. To be treated as resident, the person must have stayed in India for at least 120 days during the immediately preceding financial year. One individual can form only one OPC and be the nominee in only one OPC, and minors cannot be a member or nominee.

Yes. Since the Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 came into effect on 1 April 2021, NRIs who are Indian citizens can incorporate an OPC in India. Foreign nationals who are not Indian citizens are still not permitted to form an OPC.

No. There is no minimum paid-up capital requirement to register an OPC. You can start with a nominal authorised capital and bring in funds as the business grows.

No. The earlier rule that forced an OPC to convert once paid-up capital crossed ₹50 lakh or average annual turnover crossed ₹2 crore was removed by the 2021 amendment. An OPC can now grow without those restrictions and can also voluntarily convert into a Private or Public Limited Company at any time.

An OPC must get its accounts audited by a Chartered Accountant and file Form AOC-4 (financial statements) and Form MGT-7A (annual return for OPCs and small companies) with the Registrar, along with its income tax return. The sole director also files DIR-3 KYC. An OPC is exempt from holding an Annual General Meeting.

OPC registration in Delhi NCR is usually completed in about 7–10 working days once documents and digital signatures are ready. An indicative all-inclusive cost is around ₹6,000 to ₹15,000, covering DSC, name reservation, stamp duty and professional fee. Startup Advisory works on transparent, fixed fees – call 9311972982 for an exact quote.

Unlike a proprietorship, an OPC is a separate legal entity with limited liability, so the founder's personal assets are protected from business debts. It also offers perpetual succession through a nominee, stronger credibility with banks and clients, and is taxed as a company rather than at individual slab rates.

You need the PAN and Aadhaar of both the member and the nominee, a passport-size photo, identity and address proof, the nominee's consent in Form INC-3, and registered-office proof such as a utility bill with a rent agreement and NOC if the premises are rented. A Digital Signature Certificate for the member is also required.

A nominee is the Indian citizen who automatically takes over the OPC if the sole member dies or becomes incapacitated, named with their consent in Form INC-3. The member can change the nominee at any time by filing Form INC-4, and the nominee may also withdraw.

An OPC has a single member and is meant for one founder, with lighter compliance and no AGM, while a Private Limited Company needs at least two shareholders and two directors and can freely bring in investors. Both give limited liability and a separate legal identity; an OPC is essentially a one-person private company.

Yes. An OPC must have at least one director but can appoint up to fifteen directors. However, it can still have only one member or shareholder – extra directors do not get ownership.

Yes. An OPC can hire employees like any other company, and registers for EPFO and ESIC when it crosses the applicable employee thresholds. Being a one-person company refers to ownership, not to the number of staff.

An OPC's name must end with the words “(OPC) Private Limited”. The words “One Person Company” must also be mentioned in brackets below the name wherever it is printed or displayed.

Yes. A residential or home address can be used as the registered office of an OPC. You provide a recent utility bill, plus a rent agreement and a no-objection certificate from the owner if the premises are rented.

An OPC can voluntarily convert into a Private or Public Limited Company by passing the required resolutions, increasing the number of members and directors, and filing Form INC-6 with the Registrar. Since the 2021 reforms there is no longer any forced conversion based on capital or turnover.

Only to a limited extent. Because an OPC can have just one member, it cannot issue shares to outside investors or take VC equity directly. To raise equity funding it first converts into a Private Limited Company, which we can handle for you.

An OPC follows the same GST rules as any business – registration becomes mandatory once turnover crosses the threshold, or immediately if it sells inter-state or through an e-commerce platform. We can include GST registration with your incorporation.

After incorporation, the OPC opens a current account in the company's name using its Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, a board resolution and the director's KYC. The AGILE-PRO-S part of SPICe+ can even initiate a bank account at the time of incorporation.

Yes. A salaried person can incorporate and own an OPC, subject to anything in their employment contract that restricts outside business. The OPC is taxed separately as a company, independent of the individual's salary income.

An OPC is taxed as a domestic company, not at individual slab rates. It can opt for the concessional 22% rate under Section 115BAA (about 25.17% effective with surcharge and cess) instead of the regular 25% or 30% company rates.

The nominee named at incorporation automatically becomes the member and takes over the OPC, which is what gives an OPC its perpetual succession. The new member then nominates a fresh nominee in Form INC-3.

Yes. If the OPC is not carrying on business, it can apply for strike-off in Form STK-2 after clearing its liabilities, or be wound up. We handle the closure filings and any pending returns.

Yes. A statutory audit by a Chartered Accountant is mandatory for every OPC regardless of turnover or profit. The audited financials are then filed with the Registrar in Form AOC-4.

Yes. An OPC is a private company under the Companies Act, 2013, and the Startup India portal confirms OPCs can obtain DPIIT recognition and its benefits. The Section 80-IAC tax holiday needs a separate Inter-Ministerial Board application, so we advise confirming eligibility for that specific benefit.

OPC Registration Across Delhi NCR

Startup Advisory is based in Saket, South Delhi, and helps solo founders incorporate One Person Companies across the entire National Capital Region. Because the process is fully online, you can register your OPC without travelling to our office. We regularly help clients in:

  • OPC registration in Delhi & South Delhi (Saket, Hauz Khas, Nehru Place, Connaught Place)

  • OPC registration in Gurugram (Gurgaon)

  • OPC registration in Noida & Greater Noida

  • OPC registration in Ghaziabad

  • OPC registration in Faridabad

Starting a one-person business anywhere in Delhi NCR? Talk to our experts on 9311972982

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