What Documents Are Required To Open A One Person Company?

Documents Required to Open a One-Person Company (OPC) in India.

For the Director:

1. PAN Card: A copy of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is required for the proposed director.

2. Identity Proof: Any one of the following identity proof documents is needed:

   - Passport (for foreign nationals)

   - Voter ID card

   - Aadhar card

   - Driving license

3. Address Proof: Any one of the following address proof documents is required:

   - Passport (for foreign nationals)

   - Voter ID card

   - Aadhar card

   - Bank statement

   - Electricity bill

   - Telephone bill

4. Passport-Sized Photograph: Recent passport-sized photographs of the director are required.

For the Nominee Director:

5. PAN Card: A copy of the PAN card is needed for the nominee director.

6. Identity Proof: Provide identity proof for the nominee director, which can be any of the documents listed above.

7. Address Proof: Submit address proof for the nominee director, which can be any of the documents listed above.

8. Passport-Sized Photograph: Recent passport-sized photographs of the nominee director are required.

For the Registered Office:

9. Registered Office Address Proof: Documents verifying the registered office address are required. This can include:

   - Sale deed, rental agreement, or lease agreement of the registered office premises.

   - Copies of utility bills (electricity bill, telephone bill, or gas bill) in the name of the owner with the address.

Company-Related Documents:

10. Memorandum of Association (MOA): The MOA defines the company's objectives and activities. It should be drafted and submitted as part of the incorporation process.

11. Articles of Association (AOA): The AOA contains the internal rules and regulations governing the company. It should be drafted and submitted as part of the incorporation process.

Additional Information:

12. Director's Consent: A consent form (Form INC-3) signed by the proposed director, confirming their willingness to act as the director.

13. Nominee Director's Consent: A consent form (Form INC-3) signed by the nominee director, confirming their willingness to act as the nominee director.

14. Declaration of Nominee: A declaration from the nominee director in Form INC-3 stating that they are willing to be appointed as the nominee director in case the original director becomes incapacitated.

15. Name Reservation: A copy of the name reservation approval obtained from the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

16. DSC (Digital Signature Certificate): Digital Signature Certificates for the director and nominee director, as they are required for online filing of documents.