One Person Company Registration

The revolutionary new concept of 'One Person Company' (OPC) has been introduced by the Companies Act, 2013. This concept of OPC was first recommended by the expert committee of Dr. JJ Irani in 2005. OPC provides a whole new bracket of opportunities for those who look forward to start their own ventures with a structure of organized business. OPC will give the young businessman all benefits of a private limited company which categorically means they will have access to credits, bank loans, limited liability, legal protection for business, access to market etc all in the name of a separate legal entity.

Though the concept of OPC is new in India but it is a very successful form of business in INDIA and several European countries since a very long time now.

OPC and its Formation

An OPC is incorporated as a private limited company, where there is only one member and prohibition in regard to invitation to the public for subscription of the securities of the company.

The Salient features of an OPC include the following:

• An OPC can be formed under any of below categories :
• Ø Company limited by guarantee.
• Ø Company limited by shares
• An OPC limited by shares shall comply with following requirements :
• Ø Shall have minimum [paid up capital of INR 1 Lac
• Ø Restricts the right to transfer its shares
• Ø Prohibits any invitations to public to subscribe for the securities of the company.
• An OPC is required to give a legal identity by specifying a name under which the activities of the business could be carried on. The words 'One Person Company' should be mentioned below the name of the company, wherever the name is affixed, used or engraved.
• The member of an OPC has to nominate a nominee with the nominees written consent, and file it with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). This nominee in the event of death or in event of any other incapacity, shall become a member of an OPC. The member of an OPC at any time can change the name of the nominee providing a notice to the RoC in such manner as prescribed. On account of Death of a member, the nominee is automatically entitled for all shares and liabilities of OPC http://www.privatelimitedcompanyregistration.com.