Yes. Recent amendments allow an Indian citizen, whether resident or non-resident (NRI), to incorporate an OPC in India.
OPC Registration
Incorporation, management, and conversion of One Person Companies (OPC).
Corporate Law
Incorporation, management, and conversion of One Person Companies (OPC).
A One Person Company (OPC) allows a single entrepreneur to operate a corporate entity with limited liability protection, corporate status, and lower compliance burden than traditional companies.
Bail & Trial provides complete OPC incorporation legal services. We assist solo founders with MCA name reservation, nominee appointment, SPICe+ incorporation filings, and conversion of OPCs into Private Limited companies.
One Person Company (OPC) Setup
Single-founder corporate incorporation with limited liability protection.
- Single Shareholder Limited Liability
- Nominee Director Appointment
- OPC to Private Limited Conversion
Our Expertise
Our Expertise in OPC Incorporation
Enabling solo entrepreneurs to launch corporate businesses safely.
OPC Formation & Chartering
Filing MCA SPICe+ incorporation forms for solo founders.
- RUN name reservation & DIN allotment
- Drafting specialized OPC Memorandum (MOA)
- Nominee consent Form INC-3 filing
OPC Conversion & Governance
Converting OPC into Private Limited company as business grows.
- Voluntary conversion to Pvt Ltd (Form INC-6)
- Filing annual AOC-4 and MGT-7A returns
- Adding co-founders and equity investors
Dispute Resolution
Structuring Solo Enterprise Governance
Statutory rules governing One Person Companies under Companies Act 2013.
Option 01
SPICe+ MCA Filing
Integrated MCA incorporation form for DIN, PAN, TAN, GST, and bank account.
Option 02
Nominee Director Filing
Appointing mandatory nominee to step in upon sole member incapacity.
Option 03
OPC Conversion Filing
Converting OPC to Private Limited company when scaling business.
What We Do
Services for Solo Founders & Freelancers
Complete legal incorporation suite for single-member companies.
Complete OPC Incorporation
Name reservation, MOA/AOA, INC-9 declarations, and Certificate of Incorporation.
Nominee Change (Form INC-4)
Changing designated nominee director upon request or vacancy.
OPC Annual Secretarial Compliance
Filing simplified annual returns (MGT-7A) and financial statements.
IP & Trademark Assignment
Assigning solo founder brand trademarks and domain names to the OPC.
Common Matters
Key OPC Statutory Provisions
Legal rules governing One Person Companies in India.
Single Natural Person Member
Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen (resident or non-resident) can form an OPC.
Mandatory Nominee
The sole member must nominate a person who becomes member in case of death/incapacity.
No Paid-Up Capital Ceiling
Recent budget amendments removed mandatory paid-up capital and turnover caps for OPCs.
Our Process
Our OPC Launch Roadmap
How we incorporate your One Person Company.
1
Entity & Governance Assessment
Assessing statutory corporate obligations, board mandates, and capitalization structures for OPC Registration.
2
Legal Due Diligence & Audit
Reviewing Articles of Association, shareholding ledgers, MCA filings, and third-party contracts.
3
Drafting Core Charters & Agreements
Formulating customized shareholder agreements, commercial deeds, and corporate resolutions.
4
MCA & Regulatory Approvals
Filing statutory forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), NCLT, and sectoral authorities.
5
Negotiation & Dispute Management
Resolving deadlock, investor conflicts, or restructuring bottlenecks through structured counsel.
6
Execution, Compliance & Annual Shield
Final execution, statutory register maintenance, and continuous corporate governance monitoring.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us for OPC Registration
Fast-track incorporation designed for long-term business scaling.
Same-Week Delivery
Fast MCA processing obtaining Incorporation Certificate within days.
Future Equity Readiness
Structuring OPC MOA to allow smooth future conversion into Private Limited.
Have Questions?
FAQ about OPC Registration
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Can an NRI incorporate a One Person Company (OPC) in India?
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Is an OPC required to hold Annual General Meetings (AGM)?No. One Person Companies are exempted from holding Annual General Meetings (AGM). Passing resolutions in minute books signed by the sole member is sufficient.
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Can an OPC issue shares to external venture capital investors?No. An OPC can have ONLY ONE shareholder. To raise equity investment from external investors, the OPC must first be converted into a Private Limited Company.
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What is the statutory process for compounding technical MCA defaults?Under Section 441 of the Companies Act 2013, a company can file a compounding application admitting technical non-compliance, pay a reduced fine to NCLT/RD, and avoid court prosecution.
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What are the consequences of non-compliance with annual ROC filings?Delayed AOC-4 and MGT-7 filings incur daily additional late fees of Rs. 100 per day, director DIN disqualification for 3 consecutive years of non-filing, and risk of company strike-off.
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