Confirm OPC eligibility
Check the current member, nominee, residency, and business activity rules.
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OPC Registration
Register a company with one member and a nominee through the MCA incorporation process.
Before you start
OPC Registration Eligibility and Document Guide
Check the basic rules and keep the required records ready before starting this service.
Important before you apply
Key points to consider for OPC Registration
Check these points carefully before choosing an option or starting your application.
Prepare digital signing
The proposed director needs the required digital filing access.
Keep office proof ready
Use matching ownership, rent, consent, and utility documents.
9 eligibility points
Eligibility Criteria
See the basic conditions normally checked before you can apply.
Eligibility / Structure
- OPC has one member/shareholder.
- The Companies (Incorporation) rules were amended so an Indian citizen, whether resident in India or otherwise, can incorporate an OPC, subject to the current rules.
- A nominee must be appointed/consent to become member on death/incapacity of the sole member.
- Minor cannot become member/nominee or hold beneficial interest as prohibited by the rules.
- One person cannot incorporate / be nominee in multiple OPCs beyond the rule limits.
- Minimum one director.
- OPC cannot be incorporated or converted into a Section 8 company.
- Objects must be lawful and permitted for OPC.
- No statutory minimum paid-up capital is generally required under the Companies Act framework; authorised/subscribed capital is chosen in incorporation.
39 document points
Document Requirements
Check which clear and valid documents you should keep ready.
Core Documents
Member / subscriber
- PAN.
- Identity proof.
- Address proof.
- Passport-size / digital photo as required for DSC/KYC.
- Email and mobile.
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
- DIN if already held; otherwise DIN can be allotted through incorporation process within limits.
Nominee
- Consent of nominee / INC-3 information.
- PAN/identity proof.
- Address proof.
- Date of birth/contact details.
- DSC where the current workflow requires signature.
Company
- Proposed names.
- Main objects / NIC activity.
- SPICe+ Part A / Part B.
- e-MOA.
- e-AOA.
- subscriber/director declarations.
- PAN/TAN through integrated process.
Registered office
Owned
- ownership proof.
- utility bill not older than the MCA-prescribed period (MCA incorporation FAQs commonly use 2 months).
Rented
- rent/lease agreement.
- NOC from owner.
- recent utility bill in owner/premises name.
Linked filings
- AGILE-PRO-S and linked registrations/services as applicable.
- bank-account opening integration.
- GST registration only if opted/applicable.
- EPFO/ESIC/professional tax/shop registration as integrated/applicable.
Foreign / NRI Documents - Conditional
- Passport.
- overseas address proof.
- notarisation/apostille/consularisation as applicable.
- Indian entry/business visa/OCI documents where applicable to the filing situation.
Register an OPC in three steps
Follow these three simple steps.
- 1Choose the right serviceConfirm that OPC registration matches what you need.
- 2Keep documents readyCheck the list and prepare clear, correct copies.
- 3Incorporate the OPCSign in, submit the request, and track the latest update.
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Reference Basis
These public sources were checked for this guide. Rules can change, so open the source for the latest official information.