Preparation of Key Information

• The sole promoter must decide on the company’s proposed name, business activity, and registered office location.
  
• Identification details of the member, nominee, and proposed director must be ready, along with their consent.
  
• Required documents such as PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, and photographs must be collected.
  
• A valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) must be obtained for online filing.
  
• The nominee’s consent is needed in a prescribed format using Form INC-3.
  

Name Approval and Legal Compliance

• A unique company name must be chosen according to the naming guidelines under the Companies Act.
  
• The name must include the suffix “(OPC) Private Limited” and must not resemble existing companies or trademarks.
  
• The name is submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for approval using the online portal.
  
• If approved, the name is reserved for a limited time, within which the incorporation process must be completed.
  
• Legal compliance also includes ensuring the member and nominee meet all eligibility requirements.
  

Filing Incorporation Forms

• Incorporation is done through the SPICe+ (INC-32) form, which is a unified digital form.
  
• Along with SPICe+, other linked forms such as MoA (INC-33), AoA (INC-34), and AGILE-PRO-S are submitted.
  
• These forms cover multiple services, including company registration, PAN/TAN allotment, and optional GST registration.
  
• Professional certification from a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost Accountant is required.
  
• All forms are digitally signed and uploaded through the MCA portal.
  

Registrar Review and Certificate Issue

• The Registrar of Companies (RoC) verifies all submitted forms, documents, and compliance declarations.
  
• If the application meets all legal and procedural standards, the RoC issues the Certificate of Incorporation.
  
• The company officially comes into existence from the date mentioned on the certificate.
  
• The certificate includes the Corporate Identification Number (CIN) and legal recognition of the company’s name.
  
• PAN and TAN are issued automatically as part of the digital registration process.
  

Post-Incorporation Setup

• Once incorporated, the OPC must open a bank account in the company’s name.
  
• Statutory registers and records must be maintained as per company law requirements.
  
• The company is required to file annual returns and financial statements even if there is only one member.
  
• Any change in nominee, director, or company structure must be reported through appropriate filings.
  
• The company is now eligible to start business operations, enter into contracts, and hire employees under its registered name.