It’s a new type of company that allows a single entrepreneur to operate a corporate entity with limited liability protection. The concept of One Person Company in India was introduced through the Companies Act, 2013 to support entrepreneurs who on their own are capable of starting a venture by allowing them to create a single person economic entity.
The words ‘One Person Company’ will have to be mentioned in brackets below the name of such company, wherever its name is printed, engraved or affixed. Though a One Person Company allows alone Entrepreneur to operate a corporate entity with limited liability protection, a OPC does have a few limitations.
There should be a nominee Director in the MOA and AOA of the company – who will become the owner of the OPC in case the sole Director is disabled. Therefore, it is important for the Entrepreneur to carefully consider the features of a One Person Company prior to incorporation.
There is no requirement of appointing a first director for the company and the sole member is deemed to be the first director of the Company