Name availability & reservation
Review proposed names and coordinate reservation.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL ADVISORY · ENTITY FORMATION
One Person Company (OPC)
A considered structure for a founder-led business.
OPC
A clear foundation for your organisation
A One Person Company (OPC) formation enquiry often begins with a founder who wants to formalise a business while retaining a single-owner structure. The appropriate choice depends on the founder's circumstances, the planned activities and how the business is expected to develop.
The discussion should look beyond the immediate setup. Plans to introduce investors, share ownership or change the management model can affect the longer-term suitability of the structure. Eligibility and current procedural requirements should be reviewed for the particular applicant before proceeding.
OUR SERVICES FOR OPC
Coordinated support from planning to setup
Bring the formation steps and connected requirements into one considered plan.
OPC incorporation & ROC filing
Coordinate formation documents and the relevant ROC filing.
MOA & AOA preparation
Prepare constitutional documents around the proposed business and governance.
Founder and nominee planning
Organise founder details and nominee consent where applicable.
PAN, TAN & banking assistance
Coordinate tax identifiers and practical bank account next steps.
GST and statutory registrations
Map registrations to the planned activity and operating location.
Board resolutions & secretarial support
Plan records, resolutions and relevant governance requirements.
Conversion & post-incorporation support
Review future ownership changes and the requirements that follow incorporation.
KEY BENEFITS
Why choose One Person Company (OPC)?
The discussion should look beyond the immediate setup. Plans to introduce investors, share ownership or change the management model can affect the longer-term suitability of the structure. Eligibility and current procedural requirements should be reviewed for the particular applicant before proceeding.
Considered for your next chapter.
Single-owner structure
Retain a single-member ownership model while formalising the business as a company.
Separate legal identity
Consider the company's legal identity separately from the founder's personal affairs.
Limited liability framework
Review the liability protections and responsibilities applicable to the proposed structure.
Founder-led decision-making
Plan management and decisions around the founder's intended role.
Continuity planning
Consider nominee and succession arrangements as part of formation planning.
Future conversion planning
Assess how future investors, share ownership or a changed management model may affect suitability.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE & TAXATION ASPECTS
Plan the structure around the purpose
The discussion should look beyond the immediate setup. Plans to introduce investors, share ownership or change the management model can affect the longer-term suitability of the structure. Eligibility and current procedural requirements should be reviewed for the particular applicant before proceeding.
- Limited liability
Review the applicable liability framework alongside the founder's role and obligations.
- Separate legal entity
The company structure provides a legal identity distinct from its member.
- Corporate tax treatment
Assess taxation under applicable corporate tax rules and current provisions.
- Deductions and incentives
Eligibility depends on business activity, facts and current tax provisions.
- Ownership and control
Plan nominee, succession and any future ownership or conversion requirements.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Which structure is right for you?
A discussion framework for comparing common entity choices. Requirements and tax treatment depend on the proposed activities and current law.
| Features | One Person Company | Private Limited Company | LLP | Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership approach | Single member | Multiple shareholders | Partners | Partners |
| Separate legal entity | Company structure | Company structure | LLP structure | Not a separate company |
| Liability | Review company protections and member obligations | Review company protections and member obligations | Review LLP protections and partner obligations | Review partner responsibilities |
| Continuity | Consider nominee and succession arrangements | Consider shareholder and succession arrangements | Consider partner admission and exit | Consider partnership continuity |
| Funding plans | Assess future investment and conversion needs | Assess shareholding and investment plans | Assess partner contributions and funding | Assess partner contributions |
| Key planning focus | Founder eligibility and future structure | Shareholder and governance arrangements | Partner roles and LLP agreement | Partner deed and operating arrangements |
Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.
INCORPORATION PROCESS
Simple, transparent and timely
A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.
Consultation & structure planning
Discuss the proposed activities, ownership or partner arrangements and business plans.
Name reservation
Review proposed names and coordinate reservation, subject to availability and authority processing.
Document preparation
Prepare the entity-specific formation documents and declarations for review.
Filing with ROC
Coordinate the relevant application and supporting documents for filing with the Registrar of Companies.
Certificate of incorporation
Receive the certificate after the application is approved.
PAN, TAN & bank account
Coordinate tax identifiers and practical next steps for banking.
Post-incorporation compliance
Identify the governance, records and continuing requirements applicable to the entity.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Prepare the right information
The exact checklist depends on the proposed entity, participants and activities. We will confirm requirements for your circumstances.
- Proposed name(s) and a summary of intended business or organisational activities
- PAN, identity and address proof for proposed members, directors or partners, as applicable
- Passport-size photographs where required for the filing
- Registered office address proof and owner consent or NOC, where applicable
- Digital Signature Certificates and identification numbers, where required
- Draft constitutional documents or agreement appropriate to the proposed entity
- Required declarations, consents and nominee details, where applicable
- Activity-specific registrations or sector permissions, where applicable
- Nominee consent and details, where applicable
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES
Transparent and value-driven
Choose a formation package based on the level of support you need. The scope can be confirmed against your requirements before proceeding.
Basic Package
₹7,999- Name reservation
- Formation filing coordination
- Constitutional documents
- PAN, TAN and banking next steps
Comprehensive Package
₹14,999- Basic formation support
- Applicable registrations assessment
- Initial compliance guidance
- Post-formation advisory scope
Customised Quote
For complex ownership, activity-specific permissions, foreign participation or tailored requirements.
Get a QuoteGovernment charges, applicable taxes and third-party costs are confirmed separately as part of the proposed scope.
KEY FEATURES
OPC at a glance
Single-owner structure
Separate legal identity
Limited liability framework
Founder-led decision-making
Continuity planning
Future conversion planning
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Browse all FAQs A few useful answers
Common questions about OPC formation and planning.
What is a One Person Company?
Who should consider an OPC?
Can an OPC bring in investors or additional shareholders?
What should be considered before incorporation?
TESTIMONIALS
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Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.
Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
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