ROC · one time
INC-20A: Declaration of Commencement of Business
Declare your company has started business
DUE DATE
Within 180 days of incorporation
FILED WITH
MCA / ROC
HANDLED BY
Chartered Accountant
EST. COST
₹2,000 – ₹5,000
What is INC-20A?
A mandatory declaration filed within 180 days of incorporation confirming that the company has actually started business operations. Must include proof that shareholders have paid for their shares.
Penalty for missing INC-20A
Company fined ₹50,000. Each director fined ₹1,000 per day until filed. Company cannot legally commence or continue business without this.
Source: Companies Act 2013, s.10A
Pending CA review
Documents required
Share subscription receiptsBank statement showing capital receivedDSC of directors
Applies to:
private limitedopc
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