Commencement of Business Certificate in India

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After incorporating a Private Limited Company or One Person Company (OPC) in India, it is mandatory to file the Commencement of Business declaration (Form INC-20A) with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Without this, your company cannot legally begin operations or accept investments.
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✅ What is Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A)?

Form INC-20A is a declaration filed by the directors of a newly registered company stating that :

 •    The subscribed share capital has been received
 •    The company has a registered office and is ready to start operations
   This declaration must be filed within 180 days of company incorporation.

⚠️ Who Needs to File Form INC-20A?

•    All companies limited by shares incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013
•    Includes Private Limited Companies and OPCs
•    Not applicable to companies not having share capital
Failure to file can result in penalties and the company being struck off.

📋 Documents Required for Commencement Filing

•    Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
•    Bank statement showing receipt of share capital
•    PAN and address proof of company
•    Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of a director
•    Board resolution (if applicable)
 

📅 Due Date & Penalties

•    Due Date : Within 180 days of incorporation
•    Penalty for Late Filing:
o    ₹50,000 on company
o    ₹1,000/day on each director (up to ₹1 lakh)
 

⚙️ Step-by-Step Filing Process

1.    Collect documents & verify share capital receipt
2.    Prepare Form INC-20A with attachments
3.    Sign & submit using DSC on MCA portal
4.    Receive acknowledgment from ROC
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❗ What Happens If You Don’t File INC-20A?

Failing to file Form INC-20A after incorporating a company in India can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. This form is mandatory under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013, and must be filed within 180 days of the company’s incorporation.

🚫 Consequences of Not Filing INC-20A 

1.Company Cannot Start Business Legally Until Form INC-20A is filed, your company is not allowed to commence business operations or borrow funds.
2.Heavy Penalties
o    ₹50,000 on the company
o    ₹1,000 per day on each director (up to ₹1,00,000)
3.    Registrar Can Strike Off the Company
The Registrar of Companies (ROC) may initiate action to remove the company’s name from the register (strike off), considering it as inactive or a shell company.
4.    No Ability to Open or Use a Business Bank Account
Banks may refuse to activate your current account or allow transactions until you submit proof of INC-20A filing.
5.    Disqualification of Directors
Continued non-compliance may lead to disqualification of directors, affecting their ability to serve on other company boards.
6.    Delay in Future Compliance
Without filing INC-20A, you won’t be able to file other mandatory forms like AOC-4 and MGT-7, leading to cascading penalties.

✅ Tip: File INC-20A on Time to Avoid Penalties

Filing takes just 1–2 days when done by professionals. If your company is nearing the 180-day limit, act quickly to stay compliant. 📞 Need Help Filing INC-20A? Contact our experts today for a quick and easy online process.