One Person Company (OPC)

A One Person Company (OPC) combines most of the benefits of a sole proprietorship and a company form of business. It has only one person as a member who will act in the capacity of a director as well as a shareholder.

OPC is formed as a Private Limited Company.

+ Can a foreign national form an OPC?

No. Only an Indian citizen and resident can form a One Person Company


+ Is there a restriction in setting up OPC?

Yes. An individual can start only one OPC


+ Who can start an OPC?

Only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident in India shall be eligible to act as a member and nominee of an OPC.