Benefits/Features of One Person Company

What is One Person Company

The OPC Registration in India was started as a concept under the Companies Act, 2013 which has the following features, a single person can form a company like a sole trader and also has all the features of a company.

The rationale for the introduction of one-person companies was to spur small business, and to legalize the MSME business entities. Concerning the legal obligations, current Indian Companies Act 2013 indicates that it is possible to establish a company with the minimum of one director and one member, but it is more interesting that the director and the member can be one person. Hence, One Person Company Registration is one of the possibilities to create a limited liability company in India for one person. This is the criteria and steps which are followed for registration of one person company.

Features of One Person Company

• Separate Legal Entity: Like a private limited company or public limited company, the OPC is its own legal person, completely different from the member. As a result, the company has its own character and is permitted to sign contracts, possess and use property, take legal action and be subjected to it.
• Membership: If you are an Indian citizen, whether you are living in India or not, you can become a member of an one person company OPC. Only the individual participating can be an OPC member and membership is allowed only for people 18 years of age or older.
• Directors: According to OPC rules, every OPC must have a director and a company can pick one to fifteen directors. A founder of an OPC company needs to act as its director in the process of launching the company.
• Nominee: One-person companies must have the director nominate a person with an Indian passport personally for their company. Nominees for OPC positions must be Indian, natural persons and capable of filling the role. The main purpose of selecting a nominee is to have a successor for the sole member, so the company is protected and can function normally if anything happens to the sole member.
• Conversion into other types of Companies: OPC goes beyond other companies because it is easy to convert into other structures to meet business needs as it develops. Just by bringing on more directors and members, an original private company can turn into a public limited company or vice versa without any other changes. A company’s conversion requires that the OPC consists of two directors and two members. A OPC cannot become a Section 8 Company, as this is a company made for charitable reasons.
• Name:  [OPC] Private Limited is the name every OPC must use.  As an illustration, "Alpha (OPC) Private Limited". It works this way because and has some of the same features as a private limited company.

Benefits of One Person Company

• Limited Liability Protection: The member in an OPC is protected to some extent when it comes to liability. As a result, member assets are safe and their liability will never be above the amount they have invested in the company. Even when a business or legal issue occurs, the member’s personal assets are safe.
• Separate Legal Entity: OPCs exist as independent legal entities, meaning they can continue what they do if ownership changes. It gives the organization’s transactions credibility, helping them build lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and investors.
• Easy Funding and Investment Opportunities: Reliable Funding and Investment Source: Thanks to their private limited status, OPCs have access to outside queries for finance and investment.
• Sole Decision Making: You alone as director can decide how OPC is run, without other stakeholders’ approval. Having this independence makes applying business strategies faster and easier, so you can respond to changes in your market in a short time.
• Minimal Compliance Requirements: Because OPCs don’t require many compliance steps, they are attractive to individual entrepreneurs. Because paperwork is reduced and procedures are simpler, business owners can give more energy to the main tasks and growth plans.

The attractive features of OPCs encourage single entrepreneurs who want protection, easy access to funds and straightforward management to choose them.

Documents Required for One Person Company Formation

You will need a few important documents to start registering your One Person Company without difficulty.

• It is important to start with a bank statement copy you have scanned for recordkeeping. You can view the document online using your bank’s website or at any branch. Attaching either your account statement or transaction summary is necessary.
• Deliver copies of all your recent electricity, gas, phone and mobile bills. The money you pay for utility bills helps you meet your needs for electricity, gas, water and getting rid of waste. Other services such as the internet, cable TV or phone may also come with your package. Your address, how much energy you use and your area’s temperature all affect your utility costs.
• Digitally attach a version of your rental agreement, translated into English. Generally, landlords give rental agreements to tenants as actual printed documents. Be sure to upload this form using a digital device.
• Secure the owner’s digital certificate, stating they agree for your business to function on the premises. The Company Act, 2013 in Section 12 requires that every company be registered at an address. Any changes to the address after you’ve been incorporated must be reported to ROC by filling out Form INC-22.
• For property owners, the English document of the property or sale deed should be scanned and submitted when registering the company. In real estate, a sale deed is a legal paper that shows that a home belongs to the person who bought it. The collection of documentation is very important for finishing the OPC.

Having all the documents you need, you can start registering for your OPC registration without difficulty. This guide helps you be ready for the first stages of making your dream company a reality.

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