Entrepreneurs and those who want to start a business may have doubts about what the right business structure is for their company. The concept of One Person Company (OPC) has been gaining attention in the last few years. But what is OPC? Are they aligned with your business goals? Let's take a look at the details of OPC in this article and assess whether it's right for your business.

What is OPC?
A company is registered in the name of an individual.

The main features of the OPC
The OPC will have only one director.
Limited Liability: The liability of the sole member of the OPC will be based solely on their investment.
Independent Legal Status: Helps the business remain viable despite changes in ownership.

Advantages of OPC

Limited liability

The personal assets of the sole member of the OPC are safe because their liability is limited to the amount of capital invested in the company. Apart from business debts and legal issues, the member's personal assets will remain safe.

Free legal status

The OPCs will have an independent legal status. This ensures the continuity of the company even if the founder changes or the ownership changes. This specialisation helps OPCs to move forward in business transactions with reliability and on terms. This enables OPC to establish long-term relationships with clients, suppliers and investors.

Investment Opportunities

Since OPCs are registered as private limited company, they can attract investment and funding from outside. Entrepreneurs will get enough capital to carry out business expansion, purchase equipment, and research and development activities. This allows OPCs to grow faster and increase profitability.

Personal decisions
As the sole director of the OPC, you will have control over all decisions. Decisions can be made and business strategies can be implemented quickly without requiring the consent of multiple stakeholders. This will help to easily adjust the business strategy according to the market changes.

Simple process
Its low paperwork and simple processes help business owners focus on core operations and growth activities.

The Limitations of the OPC

Limited Transmission and Expansion

As per the Companies Act, 2013, if the paid-up share capital of an OPC exceeds Rs 50 lakh and the average annual turnover for three consecutive financial years exceeds Rs 2 crore, the OPC has to be converted into a private or public sector company. Similarly, OPCs are not allowed to switch over to a Section 8 company or non-banking financial activities. These restrictions should be considered when evaluating long-term business goals and strategies.

Dependent function of a director
The success and survival of the OPC depends solely on the capacity, capability and availability of a director. Decision making and day-to-day operations can be difficult without a director. Entrepreneurs who choose OPC should do more to overcome such situations

How to register a company?

Obtain a digital signature certificate (DSC).
Get the Director Identification Number (DIN).
Get a name for your company.
Preparation of Memorandum of Association (MOA) Articles of Association (AOA).
Submit the priority forms for registering the company.
After registration, you will receive a certificate of registration.

You need to fully examine and evaluate whether OPC is suitable for your business. A decision can be made considering the limitations and advantages of OPC.