One Person Private Limited Company (OPC) - The Corporate One-Man Army

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Clear Fact on One Person Private Limited Company

As Per Section 2(62) Of The Company’s Act 2013, the concept of One Person Company empowers single entrepreneurs to create a business entity with limited liability protection.

With OPC, you become the sole shareholder, ensuring complete control over your venture. This unique legal structure offers the following features:

(1) Only Indian citizens and Residents of India are eligible for OPC.

(2) One-person companies are restricted from doing business in non-banking financial investment activities, including investment in securities of any other corporate body.

(3) An OPC must write OPC in brackets after the name of the Company.

(4) OPC cannot be incorporated or converted under Section 8 of the Act.

(5) OPC can only be converted to any form of company after two years of incorporation expiration.

(6) The annual general meeting is optional in OPC.

(7) The OPC must conduct at least two board meetings in a calendar year and one meeting in each half of a calendar year.

(8) One Person Company (OPC) must nominate a nominee Director who will become the owner of OPC in case the sole director is disabled.

(9) If your annual turnover crosses ₹2 crores or share capital crosses 50 lakhs, OPC must convert into a Private Limited Company.

(10) OPC must file audited financial statements with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, like all companies, annually.

Benefits of OPC

01

Easy Transferability

The ownership of an OPC can be transferred to any other legal entity or person in India or abroad easily – in part or whole. Directors can also be replaced to ensure business continuity.

02

Limited Liability

One Person Private Limited Company provides limited liability protection to its shareholders. In case of any unforeseen liabilities, they would be limited to the company and would not impact the shareholders.

03

Funding

The company can raise equity capital from persons or entities interested in becoming shareholders. 

04

Separate Legal Entity

One Person Private Limited Company is recognized legally as a separate entity with perpetual existence. It has PAN numbers, bank accounts, licenses, approvals, contracts, assets, and liabilities in its unique name.

05

Perpetual Succession

Once registered, One Person Private Limited Company continues to exist in the eyes of the law, even in the case of any member’s death, bankruptcy, or insolvency.

06

Borrowing Capacity

Due to more debt options, Indian OPCs can borrow more than LLPs. Since debenture issues and convertible debentures are always available, banks help private limited companies more than OPCs and LLPs.

07

Greater credibility

OPCs must provide the company registrar with a lot of structure, operations, and financial information for the Public domain. Thus, vendors, lenders, and employees can find company information like authorized capital, directors, registered office, etc. Businesses with this information are more credible.

08

Better governance

OPCs are more organized at creating value because the Companies Act 2013 requires them to follow strict procedures, disclose norms, and comply with legal requirements. To avoid issues, experts should register a private limited company.

Key Registration Services: Tailored to Your Needs

MSME Registration

MSME or Udyog Aadhaar registration will be obtained in the business’s name to establish that the OPC is registered with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

Current account

A current account can be opened for a OPC in any bank in India. We offer exclusive partnerships through which zero-balance current accounts can be opened.

TAN Registration

TAN registration must be obtained for OPC from the income tax department if the partnership firm is required to deduct any TDS while making any payments as per the Income Tax Act 1961.

FSSAI Registration

If a OPC is involved in selling or handling food products, FSSAI registration must be obtained from the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India in the name of Pvt Ltd firm.

Shop & Establishment License

As per the criteria, we will register for a Shop & Establishment license if needed.

GST Registration

GST registration must be obtained if the OPC sells goods or services that cross the GST turnover threshold limit for registration. In most states, GST registration is required for service providers with annual revenue of more than ₹20 lakhs and traders-annual revenue of more than ₹40 lakhs.

Import Export Code

Import Export Code or IE code is obtained from the DGFT in case OPC business do export /import from India.

Applicable Taxes and Annual Compliance

Income Tax Filing

Companies registered in India must file income tax returns annually in Form ITR-6 by 30th September.

Annual Return

Companies registered in India must file annual MCA annual returns in forms AOC-4 and MGT-7 by 27th September.

Commencement of Business

The capital mentioned in the MOA [Memorandum of Association] must be deposited in a bank, and a commencement certificate must be obtained from MCA within 180 days of Incorporation.

DIN KYC

The DIN KYC procedure must be completed each year by the company’s directors by 30th September.

GST Filing

GST must be filed if registration is taken.

Statutory Auditor Appointment

Within 30 days of incorporation.

Financial Statement Preparation

Annually require.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Your Queries, Our Answers

A nominee is an individual who becomes a company member in case of the promoter's death or incapacitation.
OPC is a Company that has a separate existence and is owned by one single member. One person is a mixture of proprietorship and company business forms.
No, only Indian residents can register an OPC.
Yes, a One-Person Company can be registered at a residential or commercial address. You need to have an electricity bill and the NOC of the owner. The One Person Company cannot be registered at the virtual address.
Yes, anyone can be a director in the company if he meets the following conditions: 1. Age should be more than 18 years 2. Not criminally prosecuted 3. Of sound mind 4. Not bankrupt
The minimum capital can be Rs 1 as well. The authorized capital should be a minimum of ₹1 lakh.
It should be unique There should be no trademark registered for the given name It should have a prefix and activity word It should not have words like finance, minister, etc.
The company's income tax rate is 25% plus cess.
As per the government rules, you can be a director even if you are an employee. But you need to check your employment agreement to see if your company policy allows you to be a director.
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