What is E-form INC-20A?

E-form INC-20A is a form that is to be submitted by the company to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to confirm that the company has received the subscription amount from its shareholders and is ready to commence business operations.
This report should be filed within 180 days of incorporation. Your response is not legally permitted to undertake any business activity or raise finances without filing it.
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Why is INC-20A Filing Mandatory?
The Government launched E-form INC-20A to check the trend of shell companies and bring transparency. Filing INC-20A effectively means the company is stating:
- It has received the agreed share capital from all shareholders.
- It has opened a company bank account.
- It is ready to commence business operations legally.
Failure to submit this form can lead to fines, penalties for late payment, and strike-off of the company.
Who Are the Filers of INC-20A?
All such firms that are incorporated on or after 2nd November 2018 and possess a share capital are required to file E-form INC-20A.
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✔ Applies to
- Private Limited Companies
- Public Limited Companies
- One Person Companies (OPC)
❌ Not Applicable to:
- Firms registered before 2nd Nov 2018
- Companies limited by guarantee
When to File INC-20A?
Under the Companies Act, you are mandated to file INC-20A:
- Within 180 days from the date of incorporation
This means that if your company was registered on 1st January, it should be filed by 30th June.
Step-by-Step File E-form INC-20A Guide
Here’s a simple explanation of how the process of INC-20A is completed:
- Step 1: Open a Bank Account
- Open a current account on the company’s name and receive the subscription amount from all the shareholders.
- Step 2: Prepare Documents
- Collect the bank statement to verify the receipt of share capital and draft the board resolution.
- Step 3: Fill the Form INC-20A
- The signed form should be signed by the nominating director on their DSC (Digital Signature Certificate).
- Step 4: Certification by Professional
- INC-20A must be signed and certified by a full-time practicing Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), or Cost Accountant.
- Step 5: File with MCA
- Complete the form online on the MCA portal using your MCA login.
- Step 6: Acknowledgment
- Once successful filing is done, you will receive an SRN and MCA acknowledgement email.
Documents to be Filed INC-20A
These are the documents and information you will prepare before submitting:
Bank Statement
- A duplicate of the bank statement of the company showing receipt of share capital from the subscribers.
Certificate of Incorporation
- As published by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
PAN Card of the Company
- Evidence of Registered Office Address (Unless filed together with INC-22 at the time of incorporation)
Board Resolution
- Board resolution in favor of the declaration and banking information.
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