Form INC-6: Complete Guide to OPC and Private Company Conversion Application
Webform INC-6 is filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) for conversion of a One Person Company (OPC) into a Public or Private Company, or conversion of a Private Company into an OPC. It is governed by Sections 4, 5 and 18 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 6 and 7 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.
A One Person Company willing to convert into a Private or Public company can do so by filing INC-6 with the Registrar. Equally, a private company meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for conversion into an OPC using the same form.
Who Should File INC-6 / When is it Filed
Any OPC seeking conversion into a Private or Public company, or any eligible Private Company seeking conversion into an OPC, must file webform INC-6 with the RoC.
Important Checkpoints Before Filing
- The company must hold a valid, approved CIN
- Applicant must be registered as a Business User on the MCA portal before filing
- The DSC attached in the webform, eMOA, and eAOA must be registered on the MCA portal against the DIN/PAN/Membership number provided
- The signing authority must hold a valid, non-expired, non-revoked DSC
- Form MGT-14 must have been filed and approved before filing INC-6
- Authorised signatories must hold an approved DIN or valid PAN or Membership number, as applicable
- No other INC-6 form should be pending for approval against the same CIN
- For resubmission: application must be in Application History and T+15 days (T = date marked ‘Resubmission Required’) must not have elapsed
- If field space is insufficient, additional details may be furnished as an optional attachment
Step-by-Step Filing Process
- Login to MCA portal → MCA Services → E-Filing → Company Forms Download
- Navigate to “Change in type from/to OPC (INC-6)”
- Access “One Person Company and Private Company - Application for Conversion”
- Enter/search/select CIN
- Fill up the application, eMOA, and eAOA webforms
- Optionally save as draft
- Submit the webform(s) and note the SRN
- Affix DSC
- Upload the DSC-affixed PDF on MCA portal within 15 days of SRN generation
- Pay Fees within 7 days of successful upload (or due date + 2 days, whichever is earlier — otherwise the SRN is cancelled)
- Receive acknowledgement
Signing Requirements
- Digitally signed by an authorised signatory with an approved DIN or valid PAN/Membership number
Fee Structure
Normal Fee — Companies with Share Capital
| Nominal Share Capital (INR) | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Less than 1,00,000 | 200 |
| 1,00,000 to 4,99,999 | 300 |
| 5,00,000 to 24,99,999 | 400 |
| 25,00,000 to 99,99,999 | 500 |
| 1,00,00,000 or more | 600 |
Additional (Delay) Fee
Event date: date of passing the special resolution (as entered in field 6b of INC-6); time limit: 30 days.
| Period of Delay | Additional Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 days | 2× normal fee |
| More than 30 up to 60 days | 4× normal fee |
| More than 60 up to 90 days | 6× normal fee |
| More than 90 up to 180 days | 10× normal fee |
| More than 180 days | 12× normal fee |
Processing Mode
Form INC-6 is processed in Non-STP mode — every filing is reviewed manually.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What conversions does INC-6 cover? OPC-to-Private/Public company conversion, and Private company-to-OPC conversion.
Q2. Is MGT-14 a prerequisite for INC-6? Yes — Form MGT-14 must be filed and approved before filing INC-6.
Q3. Is INC-6 processed automatically? No, it is always processed in Non-STP mode with manual review.
Q4. What is the delay-fee trigger date for INC-6? The date of passing the special resolution, as entered in field 6(b) of the form; filing must be completed within 30 days to avoid additional fees.
Q5. Can a second INC-6 be filed while one is pending? No — no other INC-6 form should be pending for approval against the same CIN.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the official Instruction Kit for webform INC-6 published by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is intended for general guidance purposes only. MCA forms, rules, and fee structures are subject to change through amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 or notifications issued thereunder.
In case of any inconsistency or doubt, readers are advised to refer to the official MCA forms download page and resources available on the MCA website.