OPC Registration Package at Shunya: What the ₹1,999 Fee Covers, What It Does Not

Last updated 26 September 2026

What does the ₹1,999 OPC registration package include?

The ₹1,999 is a flat professional fee for taking your One Person Company from documents to Certificate of Incorporation, filed online by a practising Chartered Accountant. It is the same flat fee Shunya charges for Private Limited and LLP registration, and it does not change with your authorised capital.

Say Meera, an independent finance consultant in Pune, wants limited liability for her practice. She does not want to learn the MCA portal or chase an officer for a query. What she pays Shunya for is the work below; what she pays the government is a separate line.

To be clear on terms: SPICe+ is the Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Plus, the single MCA web form used to incorporate a company. DSC is the digital signature certificate used to sign it. DIN is the Director Identification Number. AGILE-PRO-S is the linked form that applies for PAN and TAN, among other registrations. The whole process is online, with no office visit.

What is billed separately from the ₹1,999 fee?

Government fees and state stamp duty are not part of the ₹1,999. They are billed separately at actual cost, and your CA confirms the amount for your state and authorised capital before you pay anything beyond the professional fee.

What we can say as of September 2026, from widely reported sources rather than an official MCA page we could open:

• MCA incorporation fee. It is nil for authorised capital up to ₹15 lakh. Above that, the government fee rises with authorised capital; the figure depends on the slab, so your CA states it for your case.
• State stamp duty on the MOA and AOA. It varies by state and is paid separately. It is generally not refunded if the application is rejected. We do not quote a figure because it changes by state; the OPC registration cost guide and the company registration cost guide cover the breakdown.

For a quick estimate, the company incorporation cost calculator is available. The point is simple: the professional fee is fixed at ₹1,999, and the only other charges are the government's own, at actual cost.

How long does OPC registration take with Shunya, and what if it is delayed?

The standard turnaround is 7-10 working days for a standard incorporation. If it takes longer than 15 working days from the date you submit complete documents, the professional fee is waived.

The clock runs from complete documents, not from your first call. Most delays come from the applicant's side, such as an address proof with a missing owner NOC, a PAN and Aadhaar name that do not match, or a rejected company name. Those are the same reasons a self-filed application gets sent back, so having the CA check documents first is where the time is saved.

1. Day 0. You share documents; the CA checks them and the proposed name.
2. Name reservation. The name is reserved on the MCA portal. A reserved name stays valid for 20 days, so the incorporation part must be filed within that window.
3. Filing. The CA files SPICe+ with AGILE-PRO-S, and the MOA and AOA, using DSCs.
4. ROC review. If the Registrar raises a query, the CA handles it.
5. Certificate. You receive the Certificate of Incorporation with PAN and TAN.

Independent sources put a clean OPC application at roughly 7-15 working days end to end, so 7-10 is realistic for a straightforward case. Our OPC process and timeline guide explains each stage.

Who is the OPC package right for, and who should pick another structure?

The OPC package suits one Indian citizen who wants to own and run a company alone with limited liability, such as a freelancer, consultant or solo founder. If two or more people will own the business, or you want outside equity soon, a different structure fits better.

• OPC fits when: you are the only owner, an Indian citizen (NRIs included, under the 2021 rules), you can name a nominee, and you accept a yearly audit and ROC filings. Read the eligibility and nominee guide to confirm you qualify.
• Private Limited fits when: you have a co-founder or expect investors. See Private Limited registration. An OPC can convert later, as in the OPC to Private Limited conversion guide.
• LLP fits when: two or more partners want a flexible profit-sharing structure. See LLP registration.
• Sole proprietorship fits when: you want almost no filings and can accept no limited liability.

The fee is the same ₹1,999 for all three company-type packages, so choose the structure on fit, not on the professional fee. The Pvt Ltd vs LLP vs OPC comparison helps if you are undecided.

What is not included, and what should you ask on the callback?

The ₹1,999 package covers incorporation only. Anything beyond the list in the first section is something to ask about on the free callback; do not assume it is included.

• GST registration.
• Bank account opening.
• A registered-office address, if you do not have a suitable one.
• Trademark registration.
• DPIIT startup recognition. Note that the official Startup India page does not list an OPC among eligible entity types; a Private Limited company or LLP is.
• Accounting, the annual audit and yearly ROC and tax filings. See the OPC annual compliance guide for what those involve.

The CA on the call will tell you what can be arranged and at what price. Asking up front is better than finding out after you have paid.

A note on doing it yourself: an incorporation filing has to carry a professional's certification, so someone qualified must sign it in any case. If you would like to compare the two routes in detail, read OPC registration online with a CA vs DIY.

How do you start OPC registration with Shunya?

You can start in one of two ways: request a free callback, or pay the ₹1,999 online. Both begin on the OPC registration page.

1. Request a callback (free). Enter your name and phone number. A CA calls you within the hour to check that an OPC suits you, list the documents and confirm the government fee and stamp duty for your state and capital.
2. Or pay online. Use "Start now" to pay the ₹1,999 professional fee and begin at once.
3. Prefer to chat? Call or WhatsApp +91 80809 18797.

Payment and callback are both optional first steps. If you want to see the document list before you decide, the OPC documents guide has it.

What do people ask before paying for OPC registration?

The questions below are the ones buyers raise most often; the FAQ at the end of this page covers the rest.

Is the ₹1,999 the total I will pay?

No. It is the professional fee. The government fee and state stamp duty are added at actual cost, and the CA confirms them for your state and capital before you pay anything beyond the professional fee.

What if the ROC rejects or queries the application?

Handling ROC queries is part of the package. The SPICe+ form allows resubmission after a query, so a query is a delay rather than the end of the application.

What happens after I get the Certificate of Incorporation?

You start the post-registration steps: an auditor, the commencement declaration and yearly filings. These are described in the compliance guide linked above, and they are not covered by the ₹1,999.

Can I change my mind after the callback?

Yes. The callback is free, and it does not commit you to paying. Decide after you have heard the total cost for your state.

This article is for general information only. For your specific situation, consult a practicing CA.