Question
Legal Studies Question on Company Law
In which of the following situations a one person company (OPC) will mandatorily get converted into either private or public company?
A
In case the paid-up share capital of an OPC exceeds twenty-five lakh rupees.
B
In case the paid-up share capital of an OPC exceeds fifty lakh rupees.
C
In case the paid-up share capital of an OPC exceeds seventy-five lakh rupees.
D
In case the paid-up share capital of an OPC exceeds one crore rupees.
Answer
In case the paid-up share capital of an OPC exceeds fifty lakh rupees.
Explanation
Solution
Under the Companies Act, 2013, an OPC is required to convert into a private or public company if its paid-up share capital exceeds fifty lakh rupees or its average annual turnover exceeds two crore rupees in the preceding three financial years.