Characteristics of One Person Company
- It is incorporated as a private company
- It can consist of only one member and a director
- Like in any other company a minor is not allowed to become nominee, shareholder, etc. of the company
- The term One Person Company should be included in the name of the company under brackets
- The member/nominee should be; a natural person, Indian citizen, or a person residing in India.
Advantages of OPC Private Limited Company:
- Perpetual Succession
- Simple to Get Loan from Banks
- No prerequisite to holding annual or Extra-ordinary General Meetings
- Less Legal Formalities
- Complete Rights of one person
- Lesser compliance
Disadvantages of One Person Company:
- High Tax Rate
- Consistency Cost
- OPC is included in Name
- One Person Management
- Not suitable for high turnover or large business