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PROJECT ON ONE PERSON COMPANY
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One Person Company (OPC)
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Submitted by: Ravi Tiwari
B.A -LL.B
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Hidayattullah National Law University
Uparwara Post, Abhanpur, New Raipur- 493661 (C.G.)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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I feel highly elated to work on the topic of One person company, because it has significant
importance in the study of how concept of private OPC has evolved and also the history
behind the same, it also emphasis on which has played a significant role in concept of OPC,
the practical realization of this project has obligated the assistance of many persons. I think
my project would be helpful in telling about the basic and historical development of Human
rights around the world.
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I would like to thank my family and friends without whose support and encouragement, this
project would not have been a reality.
I take this opportunity to also thank the University and the Vice Chancellor Sir for providing
extensive database resources in the Library and through Internet.
I would be grateful to receive comments and suggestions to further improve this project
report.
Thanking You!
Yours Obediently,
Ravi Tiwari
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Serial Topics Page No.
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1. Acknowledgment 1
2. Abbreviations 3
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4. Review Of literature 6
5. Research Methodology 7
6. Research Problem 8
7. Objective 9
8. Hypothesis 10
9. Research Question 11
13. Conclusion 23
14. Bibliography 24
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ABBREVIATIONS
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Anr. Another
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Art. Article
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Ed. Edition
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P. Page Number
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Para Paragraph
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Ors. Others
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OPC One person company
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Chapter I- Introduction to Research Methodology
One person company is a new concept in India which has been introduced by the
companies act 2013. In the old Companies act 1956 a minimum of two directors and
shareholders were required to form a private limited company.
India, in pursuit of strong economic growth, has introduced one person companies in
the latest piece of legislation to tap the latent entrepreneurial talent by providing them
limited liability. To warn stakeholders of the nature of these companies, the new act
requires them to suffix their names with OPC in brackets.
Rules proposed under the new act for one person companies limit their size to Rs 50
lakh in capital and a turnover of Rs 200 lakh.
As per Section 2(62) of the Companies Act 2013, One Person Company means a
company which has only one person as a member.
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
1) Ghosh T.P., Companies Act, 2013 ,Tan Prints (India) Pvt Ltd., Haryana-
This book states the Prons and cons of one person company, limited liability,
automatic succession, Tax implications, trust factor, and compliance cost. An OPC
would have to file annual returns etc just like a
normal company and would also need to get its accounts audited in the same manner.
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2) TAXMANNS, A comparative study of Companies act 2013 & Companies act,
1956 , 2014, Tan Prints (India) Pvt Ltd., Haryana -
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This book gives a brief history about OPC came into existence, explain meaning and
define it as section 2(62) states , One Person Company means a company which has
only one person as a member. And also different relaxations avaiable to OPCs, like no
need to prepare cash flow statetment.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This research is descriptive and analytical in nature. Secondary and Electronic resources
have been largely used to gather information about the topic.
Websites, books, journals and articles have been primarily helpful in giving this project a
firm structure. Footnotes have been provided wherever needed to acknowledge the
source.
The material related to the research question has been analysis from several and different
cases; it has not been a lot related to present legislature of 2013, as the term has evolved
is young.
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RESEARCH PROBLEM
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OBJECTIVE
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To discuss the history of emergence of one person company.
To analyze the various aspects like essential, provision etc of OPCs.
To understand features and procedure of OPCs.
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HYPOTHESIS
In this research the researcher might discuss the nature of the research which covers and
related to One person company, basically OPCs means One Person Company means a
company which has only one person as a member specified in section 2(62).
The concept of One Person Company [OPC] is a new vehicle/form of business, introduced by
The Companies Act, 2013 [No.18 of 2013], thereby enabling Entrepreneur(s) carrying on the
business in the Sole-Proprietor form of business to enter into a Corporate Framework.
One Person Company is a hybrid of Sole-Proprietor and Company form of business, and has
been provided with concessional/relaxed requirements under the Act.
So basics we dealt here becuase till now it is not clear and introduce the concept only.
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RESEARCH QUESTION
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Chapter II- Development of one person company
The concept of One Person Company [OPC] is a new vehicle/form of business, introduced by
The Companies Act, 2013 [No.18 of 2013], thereby enabling Entrepreneur(s) carrying on the
business in the Sole-Proprietor form of business to enter into a Corporate Framework.
One Person Company is a hybrid of Sole-Proprietor and Company form of business, and has
been provided with concessional/relaxed requirements under the Act1.
A new concept of 'One Person Company' has been introduced in India for the first time
through the Companies Act 2013. Seen in historical perspective, it is a radical change.
Originally, a company as a distinct form of business organization emerged from the need to
pool resources for undertaking large ventures that were not feasible for one individual or a
small group of individuals to finance. The word company is derived from the Latin word
compagnia and is made up of the two words cum meaning together and panis meaning bread;
it represents a family sharing a common fortune. Seen in etymological context, therefore, the
concept of a One Person Company appears counterintuitive and an oxymoron.
With increasing use of information technology and computers, emergence of the service
sector, it is the time that the entrepreneurial capabilities of the people are given an outlet for
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participation in economic activity; such economic activity may take place through the
creation of an economic person in the form of a Company.
Background
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The Irani expert committee recommended the formation of One Person Company (OPC)
for the very first time in the Indian History in the year 2005. The committee has suggested
that such an entity may be provided with the simpler legal regime through exemptions so that
the single entrepreneur is not compelled to fritter away time, energy, and resources on
procedural matters.
The concept of One Person Company (OPC) is a new form of business introduced by
theCompanies Act 2013 thereby enabling Entrepreneur(s) carrying on the business in the sole
proprietor form of business to enter into a corporate framework.
In simple words we may say that One Person Company is a hybrid of Sole proprietor and
Company form of business, and has been provided with concessional / relaxed requirements
under the Act.
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A one person company is a paradigm shift in the Indian corporate regime, bringing it at par
with global standards,
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Meaning
2 http://taxguru.in/company-law/person-company-highlight.html
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As the name suggests, a One Person Company is a form of private company with separate
legal entity which is formed with only one person as its member. Since such companies have
only one member, these companies enjoy certain privileges or exemptions as compared to
other companies.
Definition
As per Section 2(62) of the Companies Act 2013, One Person Company means a company
which has only one person as a member3.
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Chapter III- Procedure of formation of OPCs
3 TAXMANNS (2014). A comparative study of Companies act 2013 & Companies act, 1956 . Tan Prints (India) Pvt Ltd.,
4 http://taxguru.in/company-law/person-company-highlight.html
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10. Enjoy the status of One Person Company.
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RElAXATIONS5
2)Annual return can be signed by director not necessary by company secretary(section 92)
4)Financial statements can be filed within six months from close of financial year as against
30 days (section 37)
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o A One Person Company can be incorporated as a private limited company only.
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o It has only One Person as a member / share holder.
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o It must have a minimum of one director, the sole shareholder can himself be the sole
Director. The company may have a maximum of Fifteen Directors.
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o If the Articles of Association do not contain the name of the first director, member of the
One Person Company will be deemed to be the first director till the time director(s) is
duly appointed.
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o The minimum paid up share capital is ` 1 Lakh.
5 TAXMANNS (2014). A comparative study of Companies act 2013 & Companies act, 1956 . Tan Prints (India) Pvt Ltd.,
6 http://taxguru.in/company-law/person-company-highlight.html
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o The word One Person Company must be mention in brackets below the name of the
company to distinguish it from other forms of companies.
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o It need not to hold any Annual General Meeting (AGM) in every year.
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o The provision regarding calling of an extra ordinary general meeting by the board or
tribunal do not apply to One Person Company.
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o All provisions regarding Annual General Meetings like notice period, contents of notice,
explanatory statement, quorum requirements, proxies, voting etc. do not apply to One
Person Company.
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o The Memorandum of One Person Company shall indicate the name of the other person/
nominee, who shall, in the event of the subscribers death or his incapability to contract
become the member of the company, till the date of transmission of shares to legal heirs.
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o The written consent shall be filed with the Registrar at the time of Incorporation of the
One Person Company along with its Memorandum of Association & Articles of
Association.
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o The nominee/other person can withdraw his consent at any time.
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o The nominee may be change at any time, by notice to the other person & intimate the
same to the company. Then the company should intimate the same to the Registrar.
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o The Financial Statements of a One Person Company consist of The Profit & Loss
Account, Balance Sheet, Notes to Account. The Cash Flow Statement may not include in
the Financial Statements.
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o Only one director is sufficient to sign the Financial Statements / Directors Report.
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o One Person Company should file the copy of the financial statements with Registrar with
in a period of 180 days from the closure of Financial Year.
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o The Annual return of a One Person Company shall be signed by the Company Secretary,
or where there is no Company Secretary, by the director of the company.
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o It should inform to the Registrar about every contract entered and also should record in
the minutes of the meeting within 15 days from the date of approval by the Board of
Directors.
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o A person shall not be eligible to incorporate more than One Person Company or become
nominee in more than one such company.
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o A minor cannot become a member or nominee of the One Person Company or can hold
share with beneficial interest.
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o One Person Company cannot carry out NON Banking Financial Investment activities
including investment in securities of anybody corporate.
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o All the businesses to be transacted at the meeting of the Board shall be entered into
minutes book maintained under section 118.
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o One Person Company cannot voluntarily converted into any kind of company unless two
years have been expired from the date of incorporation except in case its paid up share
capital exceeds ` 50 Lakhs or its average turnover during the relevant period exceeds ` 2
Crores.
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Important features are7
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CONCLUSION
From the above discussion now we clear with development of one person company and its
inclusio in company act 2013, its meaning and concept. Features of OPCs and procedure for
formation of one person company.however, look at the rationale behind this introduction.
Since time immemorial borrowing has been considered a risky, dangerous job everywhere in
the world. If a loan was not repaid, the lenders had draconian rights.If the business is unable
to pay its liabilities, the individual has to pay such liabilities off in the case of sole
proprietorship; and the individual is not responsible for such liabilities in the case of a one
person company.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Ghosh T.P.(2013). Companies Act, 2013 .Tan Prints (India) Pvt Ltd., Haryana ISBN
978-93-5071-344-0
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TAXMANNS (2014). A comparative study of Companies act 2013 & Companies act,
1956 . Tan Prints (India) Pvt Ltd., Haryana ISBN 98-93-5071-321-1
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