{"id":1280,"date":"2019-09-03T14:51:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T09:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rzplearn.com\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2025-02-14T16:06:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T10:36:43","slug":"register-opc-one-person-company-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/register-opc-one-person-company-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Registering a One Person Company in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A One Person Company registration allows individuals to set up a company and enjoy its benefits, without needing a host of employees. Such a company also brings about limited liability for the individual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to pursue an <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/rize\/company-registration\/one-person\">OPC registration in India<\/a>, individuals must follow a series of steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for a DSC<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/use-digital-signature-certificate-dsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital Signature Certificate<\/a> is a vital document for those who want to register their company. As the main signatory authority of your company, you must submit the following documents to a Certified Authority (CA) in order to get your DSC:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN Card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhar Card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address Proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone Number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email ID<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for a DIN<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have received your DSC, you must then apply for the Director Identification Number (DIN). You will need to fill out the SPICe form and supply the address proof and ID proof of the director. This form can be used for up to 3 directors. Keep in mind that the DIR3 form is only meant for companies that already exist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for name approval<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After getting the DSC and DIN, you must apply for name approval. The name of your company will follow the format of [Name] (OPC)<a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-a-private-limited-company\/\"> Private Limited<\/a>. You can either get the name approved while filling out the SPICe form, or through the RUN web service that is available on the MCA website. You must submit one preferred name, along with a few other name options. Once you receive the approval, you can move on to the next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/voter-id-aadhaar-card-link-check\/\">How To Check Aadhaar Card Voter ID Link Status Online?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the required documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to register your company, you need the following documents to be in order:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorandum of Association (MOA) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c this document highlights the objectives that the company aims to follow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles of Association (AOA) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c this document highlights the by-laws within which the company plans to operate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an OPC, there is generally 1 person and 1 director, so you must appoint a nominee in case something unfortunate happens. The nominee must offer their consent in form INC-3 and submit his\/her PAN and Aadhar card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of ownership, proof of registered office, and an NoC from the owner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consent and an affidavit of Form INC-9 and DIR-2 from the proposed Director<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A declaration that certifies that all the compliances have been made<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Related Read: How to Download Aadhaar Card By Aadhaar Number, EID, Name And Date Of Birth, VID?&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:332799,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14277081},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;19&quot;:0,&quot;21&quot;:0}\">Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/aadhaar-card-download\/\">How to Download Aadhaar Card By Aadhaar Number, EID, Name And Date Of Birth, VID?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill the forms on MCA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The required documents mentioned above must be attached to the SPICe Form, SPICe-MOA and SPICe-AOA on the MCA website. Once that is done, the application process will be complete. The Registrar of Companies will then verify all the documents and forms and then approve them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These steps will help you register your company as an OPC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is eligible to form an OPC?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that anyone who is an Indian citizen and has been living in the country for a minimum of 185 days can register an OPC. However, it is important to note that if you do register your company as an OPC, you cannot register it as a private company or a public limited company for at least 2 years from the date of incorporation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/how-to-register-a-business-online-company-registration-in-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Register a Business Online in India<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who is an Indian citizen and has been living in the country for a minimum of 185 days can register a One Person Company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":151156464,"featured_media":11591,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1383],"tags":[2593,2345,2781],"class_list":{"0":"post-1280","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-company","9":"tag-company-registration","10":"tag-opc"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/151156464"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1280"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16296,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1280\/revisions\/16296"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}