A registration provides corporate status and many benefits to the members and directors. In the case of a Private company, at least two members are required which is not the same in the case of OPC. To eliminate this drawback and allow a single person to reap the advantages of One Person Company, this sort of a company structure is introduced through the Companies Act, 2013. One Person Company registration is simplified with online filing and process.
One Person Company feature is such that it has only one shareholder who owns 100% stake of the company. To maintain the character of perpetuity, the appointment of the nominee is compulsory, who will take place of the owner in case of death or his inability. One person company is a type of Private Limited Company.
PAN Card of shareholder, nominee, and Directors.
Aadhar card and Voter ID/ Passport/ Driving License of Shareholder, Nominee, and Directors.
Latest Telephone Bill /Electricity Bill/ Bank Account Statement of Shareholder, Nominee, and Directors.
Latest Passport size photograph of Shareholder, Nominee and Directors
Latest Electricity Bill/ Telephone Bill of the registered office address
No Objection Certificate to be obtained from the owner(s) of the registered office
Rent Agreement of the registered office should be provided, if any
One of the benefits of registering OPC lies in the separate legal entity of the company where the liability and obligations are not charged over the personal assets of the sole member. The liability of a member is limited to the unpaid amount of the capital subscribed by the member. Even in the case of liquidation, the personal assets of the member are protected, except in certain specified cases.
A One Person Company would obtain the status of a separate legal entity. Such OPC registration ensures that the entity is separate from the owner, unlike a proprietorship firm. OPC can own the assets in its own name and enter into a contract with the parties. The actions of the company are independent of the owner. This is the main benefit of OPC registration.
While the shareholders are the owners of the business, the management decisions are made by the directors of the company. This helps the business to benefit from professional management without diluting ownership for the promoters and shareholders.
A Single Person Company is benefited with an exemption to many compliances unlike a private company. Compliances like holding General and Board Meeting, etc. are not applicable to OPC. However, Board Meeting must be held if more than one director is on Board.