One Person Company
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*Prices are higher in Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Punjab
One Person Company is a concept introduced by The Companies Act, 2013 which enables Entrepreneur(s) carrying on the business in the Sole-Proprietor form of business to enter into a Corporate Framework. One Person Company is a hybrid of Sole-Proprietor and Company form of business, and has been provided with concessional / relaxed requirements under the Act. OPC is a separate legal entity from its members, offers limited liability protection to its shareholders, has continuity of business and is easy to incorporate.
Features of One Person Company (OPC):
- Only One Shareholder:
Only a natural person, who is an Indian citizen and resident in India shall be eligible to incorporate a One Person Company.
- Nominee for the Shareholder:
The Shareholder shall nominate another person who shall become the shareholders in case of death / incapacity of the original shareholder. Such nominee shall give his / her consent and such consent for being appointed as the Nominee for the sole Shareholder. Only a natural person, who is an Indian citizen and resident in India, shall be a nominee for the sole member of a One Person Company. - Director:
Must have a minimum of One Director, the Sole Shareholder can himself be the Sole Director.
TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS OF OPC:
- A person shall not be eligible to incorporate more than a One Person Company or become nominee in more than one such company.
- Minor cannot become member or nominee of the One Person Company or can hold share with beneficial interest.
- An OPC cannot be incorporated or converted into a company under Section 8 of the Act. [Company not for Profit].
- An OPC cannot carry out Non-Banking Financial Investment activities including investment in securities of any body corporate.
- An OPC must be converted into a Private Limited or Public Limited Company within six months if the Paid-up capital of the OPC exceeds Rs.50 Lakhs or the average annual turnover during the relevant period exceeds Rs.2 Crores.
- An OPC cannot convert voluntarily into any kind of company unless two years have expired from the date of incorporation of One Person Company,
STARTUP PROCESS TIME:
AuditNeeds can assist in establishing a OPC Company in any part of India in 10 to 12 working days, subject to ROC processing time and timely submission of relevant documents by the Client.
INCLUSIONS:
- DIN for 1 Director
- Digital Signature for 1 Director
- Name Approval
- Drafting of MoA & AoA.
- Preparation of other documents and declarations required for incorporation.
- ROC and Government registration fees for DIN, DSC and Incorporation.
- Government Stamp duty fees.
- Company PAN card & TAN card
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR OPC REGISTRATION:
- One Shareholder and Director for OPC registration.
- One person for appointment as Nominee of OPC.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ONE PERSON COMPANY:
- Copy of PAN card of the director and nominee.
- Copy of Voter’s ID / Passport/Driver’s License / Aadhar Card of the director and nominee.
- Passport sized photograph of the director and nominee.
- Copy of latest bank statement/ telephone or mobile bill / electricity bill in the name of the director and nominee (Should not be older than 40 days).
- Copy of Rental agreement of office address. (Formate will be provided by us)
- Copy of latest electricity bill and tax receipt in the name of landlord of office address.
ADVANTAGES OF ONE PERSON COMPANY:
- Separate Legal Entity
- Limited Liability
- Continuous Existence
- Greater Credibility
- No requirement to hold Annual General or Extra Ordinary General Meeting.
- Better Borrowing Capacity when compared to Proprietorship.
- Easy Transferability of Shares.
- Capacity to sue and be sued.
Choose the Best Entity
One Person Company | Proprietorship | Partnership Firm | Limited Liability Partnership | Private Limited Company | Public Limited Company | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Governed By |
Companies Act 2013 | None | Indian Partnership Act 1932 | LLP Act 2008 | Companies Act 2013 | Companies Act 2013 |
Ownership |
One Person | One Person | 2 to 20 Partners | 2 to any number of Partners | 2 to 200 shareholders (Family & Close Friends) | 7 to any amount of Shareholders (Public) |
Liability |
Limited | Unlimited | UnLimited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
Growth Prospects |
Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | Very High |
Recommend For |
Solo Promoters | Small traders & manufacturers | Family & Friends Business | Professional Service Firm | Start ups and growing Companies | Large Scale Business |
Income Tax Rate |
30% | Slab Rate | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Statutory Compliance |
Moderate | Very Low | Low | Moderate | High | Very High |
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