Running your own business, But need company status? Register as OPC!
One Person Company (OPC) concept allows single founders to enjoy the status of a company. Forming a OPC helps to have full control over affairs of the business while keeping the liability limited.
This plan is designed to get your business registered as an OPC. All the compliances incidental to OPC registration with formal authority are covered in the plan.
One Person Company is a new type of business entity. A private limited company can be formed with a minimum of two directors and shareholders. The directors and shareholders can be same individuals. One person company does away with the requirement of minimum two shareholders. It allows a single entrepreneur to get his business registered as a company and get limited liability protection.
An OPC can be started with a minimum authorised capital of Rs. 1 lakh. There is no mandatory requirement for a minimum paid up capital. Hence, you can start as an OPC with a capital contribution as low as Rs. 2. However when the paid up capital exceeds Rs. 50 lakh, OPC must mandatorily convert to a private limited company( pvt. ltd.). Also, when the average turnover for 3 consecutive years becomes Rs. 2 crore or more, there is a need to convert into a pvt. ltd.
There is no specific tax advantage to an OPC over any other form. The tax rate is flat 30%, other tax provisions like MAT & Dividend Distribution Tax applies as they apply to any other form of company.
An OPC should have a minimum of one (1) director and a maximum of fifteen (15) directors. In case the Board consists of only one director, then the OPC is exempted from the requirement of conducting a Board Meeting as well.
No an Individual can form only one OPC at a time. This rule applies to the nominee in an OPC, too.