Commencement of Business (INC-20A)
The one-time filing every new company must make within 180 days.
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A company cannot start business or borrow until it files INC-20A declaring that subscribers have paid for their shares. It is due within 180 days of incorporation; missing it invites strike-off and director penalties.
What is included
- Declaration drafting
- INC-20A filing with the bank proof
- Filing acknowledgement
What we will need from you
- Bank statement showing the subscription money received
- Certificate of Incorporation
- DSC of a director
How long it takes
Typically 2–3 working days once the bank proof is in.
Timelines are typical, not guaranteed. Government processing times vary, and a query from the officer adds to them. We will tell you where yours stands.
Common questions
What if we miss the 180 days?
The form can still be filed with additional fees, but the Registrar may begin strike-off action and the company is barred from borrowing until it is filed.