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INC-20A Filing
Your company is incorporated - but legally it cannot do business or borrow until it files a declaration of commencement in Form INC-20A. The deadline is 180 days from incorporation. We prepare the declaration, document the capital receipt, and file it.
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INC-20A Filing Package Inclusions
- Preparation and e-filing of Form INC-20A (declaration of commencement of business)
- Subscriber payment verification and bank statement reconciliation
- Filing within 180 days of incorporation to avoid penalties
- DSC affixation, SRN generation and challan payment
- Certificate and SRN shared with next-steps compliance checklist
Overview
What INC-20A is
INC-20A is the declaration a company files with the ROC confirming it has received its share subscription money and can commence business.
It must be filed within 180 days of the date of incorporation.
Until it is filed, the company cannot commence any business or exercise its borrowing powers - even though it legally exists.
The form requires proof that subscription money has actually reached the company's bank account.
Benefits
Why founders file INC-20A through us
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Unlock your company's operations
File INC-20A, and your company can legally receive share capital, borrow, and start operations. Without it, the company is incorporated but cannot act.
Capital receipt proof organised
Share subscriptions need receipts and bank statements that prove the money arrived. We assemble the proof so the ROC has nothing to question.
Done while you build
Within 180 days of incorporation, while you are busy with customers and hiring. We take the filing off your plate.
Late filings regularised
Missed the 180-day window? We file with the applicable additional fees and get the company compliant again.
Documents
Documents required for INC-20A Filing
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Proof of subscription money received
Verified against MCA requirements
Company and director declarations
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
INC-20A Filing process — step by step
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What is INC-20A and who must file it?
INC-20A is a declaration filed with the ROC confirming that the subscribers to the memorandum have paid for the shares they agreed to take. It applies to companies having share capital, and it must be filed within 180 days of incorporation.
Why it matters
A company cannot commence business or borrow money until INC-20A is filed. Miss the 180-day deadline and additional fees apply — and non-filing can eventually lead to the ROC striking off the company's name. This is not a form to postpone.
Ensure subscription money is in the bank
First, we confirm that every subscriber has actually paid for their shares and the money is credited to the company's bank account — the bank statement is the key evidence.
Prepare the declaration and get it verified
We draft the directors' declaration, attach the bank statement, and get the form certified by a practising professional as the MCA requires.
File the e-form with the ROC
We file INC-20A on the MCA portal, digitally signed by a director, within the 180-day window. Once approved, the company is free to commence business and borrow.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
We watch the 180-day clock
New companies juggle incorporation, GST, bank accounts, and hiring. INC-20A is one more deadline - we make sure it doesn...
Evidence, not just a form
Bank statements, subscriber ledgers, allotment details - the evidence behind the declaration is what we get right.
Honest on late fees
If you're already past 180 days, we tell you the exact additional fee exposure before you commit to anything.
We watch the 180-day clock: New companies juggle incorporation, GST, bank accounts, and hiring. INC-20A is one more deadline - we make sure it doesn't slip.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Within 180 days of incorporation. The company cannot commence business or exercise borrowing powers before filing it.
The company cannot commence any business or borrow money until INC-20A is filed. The 180-day clock keeps running, with additional fees for delay.
Yes. Subscription money counts as share capital received. We prepare the declaration and the proof from your bank statements.
Additional fees apply for delay, and they are steep. We compute the exposure and file the backlog promptly.
No - the declaration needs a director's DSC and the right attachments. It is a short form, but a defective one blocks your company's ability to operate.
Only companies with share capital that need to declare commencement of business. We confirm applicability for your company type before filing.
The subscriber's details, the shares taken, and proof that the subscription money reached the company's bank account.
Get the money into the company's bank account first, then file. We sequence this correctly so the declaration is truthful.
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Primary sources we refer to:
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- GST Portal
- Income Tax Department
- IP India (Trademark / Patent / Copyright)
Last verified: 6 October 2026
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