Commencement (INC 20A) Filing
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A company incorporated with share capital after 2 November 2018 must complete the declaration of Commencement of Business before beginning operations.
The Certificate of Commencement of Business confirms that the company has fulfilled the legal conditions required to start business and access borrowing facilities.
LegallensIndia assists with company registration, the Commencement of Business filing, and ongoing statutory compliance.
Commencement of Business is a formal declaration made by the company's directors within 180 days of incorporation.
The declaration confirms that the subscribers to the Memorandum of Association have paid the agreed value of their shares and includes verification of the registered-office address.
The declaration and proof that subscription money was received must be filed with the Registrar of Companies through Form 20A before the company can legally begin operations.
Form 20A must be verified by an authorised Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost Accountant. Errors or discrepancies in the submitted form may make the certifying professional accountable and may attract penalties under the Companies Act, 2013.
These companies must obtain the Commencement of Business Certificate within 180 days of incorporation and before commencing operations.
The certificate confirms that the company has completed the legal prerequisites and is prepared to conduct business activities.
It assures stakeholders, investors, and regulatory authorities that the company is operating in accordance with the applicable requirements.
A company with share capital must obtain the Commencement of Business Certificate within 180 days from its incorporation. Timely filing is necessary to avoid penalties and possible disqualification.
| Consequence | Details |
|---|---|
| Business restriction | The company cannot commence business or use borrowing facilities |
| Company penalty | ₹50,000 |
| Director penalty | ₹1,000 per day for each defaulting director, up to ₹1,00,000 |
| Potential strike-off | The ROC may initiate removal of the company's name when no declaration is filed and there are reasonable grounds to believe it is not carrying on business |
Log in to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal using the company's credentials.
Open MCA Services, select Company Forms Download, and choose Form 20A for the Declaration of Commencement of Business.
Enter the required company information, including the Corporate Identification Number and other relevant details.
Attach proof of share-subscription payment, registered-office verification, and any applicable document such as the RBI registration certificate.
The authorised director must sign the form using a Digital Signature Certificate.
A Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost Accountant must verify and certify the form.
Upload Form 20A and its attachments through the MCA portal and pay the prescribed fee based on the company's share capital.
After submission, the system generates a Service Request Number. Following verification, an acknowledgement email confirms successful filing.
Professionals familiar with MCA requirements provide guidance throughout the filing process.
Support covers document preparation, form submission, professional certification, and fee payment.
Prompt filing helps the company meet the 180-day deadline and avoid penalties or compliance issues.
Clear updates keep the company informed throughout each stage of the filing.
Services extend beyond the Commencement Certificate to annual filings, GST compliance, and other MCA requirements.
LegallensIndia manages the compliance process so the company can focus on growing its business.