INC-20A Commencement of Business
Declaration of commencement of business within 180 days of incorporation
- 1VerifySubscription money credited and matched.
- 2FileINC-20A filed with the bank statement.
- 3Complete first-year setFirst board meeting, auditor appointment and INC-20A closed out together.
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About INC-20A Commencement of Business
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A company with share capital must file Form INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation, declaring that every subscriber to the memorandum has paid for their shares, with proof such as the bank statement. Until it is filed the company cannot commence business or borrow, and missing it attracts penalties on the company and directors and can lead to the ROC striking the company off.
INC-20A is the most commonly missed first-year filing, often because the company's bank account opens late. The subscription money must reach the company's account and the bank statement is attached to the form.
If the deadline has passed, the form can still be filed with additional fees, but penalties under Section 10A may apply. We file it as part of a first-year compliance pack with ADT-1 and the first board meeting.
| Due | Within 180 days of incorporation |
|---|---|
| Who | Companies with share capital |
| Proof | Bank statement showing subscribers' payment |
| Consequences | Penalties under Section 10A; possible strike-off |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Newly incorporated private and public companies with share capital
- Companies close to the 180-day limit whose bank account opened late
- Companies that missed INC-20A and received an ROC notice
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Subscription verification
- INC-20A filing
- First-year compliance pack
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Subscription money credited and matched.
INC-20A filed with the bank statement.
First board meeting, auditor appointment and INC-20A closed out together.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
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Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
