CORPTAX SERVICES PRIVATE  LIMITED

 
     
   
 

 
     
   
 

One Person Company

The concept of One Person Company in India was introduced through the Companies Act, 2013 to support entrepreneurs who on their own can start a venture by allowing them to create a single person economic entity. One of the biggest advantages of a One Person Company (OPC) is that there can be only one member in an OPC, while a minimum of two members is required for incorporating and maintaining a Private Limited Company or a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). Concepts Behind One Person Company

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. Director

Must have a minimum of One director, the sole Shareholder can himself be the Sole director. The Company may have a maximum number of 15 directors.

Registration Procedure (OPC)
  • Obtain Digital Signature Certificate [DSC] for the proposed Director(s).
  • Obtain Director Identification Number [DIN] for the proposed director(s).
  • Select suitable Company name and make an application to the Ministry of Corporate Office for availability of name.
  • Draft Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association [MOA & AOA]. Sign and file various documents including MOA & AOA with the Registrar of Companies electronically.
  • Payment of Requisite fee to Ministry of Corporate Affairs and amp Duty.
  • Scrutiny of documents at Registrar of Companies [ROC].
 
     
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