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INC-22A Filing
If your company was incorporated before 2018 and never filed the ACTIVE form, the ROC has marked it non-compliant - and is silently blocking your other filings. We prepare INC-22A, fix any DIN issues, and restore your status.
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INC-22A (ACTIVE) Filing Package Inclusions
- Preparation and e-filing of Form INC-22A ACTIVE (company KYC) with the ROC
- Registered office photo verification and geo-tagged evidence compilation
- Director DIN and DSC validation for ACTIVE compliance
- Filing support to restore active status and avoid strike-off
- SRN acknowledgement and compliance status report
Overview
What INC-22A is
INC-22A, the ACTIVE form, was a one-time company KYC introduced by MCA in 2019 for companies incorporated on or before 31 December 2017.
It verifies the company's registered office and director details with a photograph of the office.
The original deadline was 25 April 2019; late filing continues to be accepted with a flat Rs 10,000 fee.
Companies marked ACTIVE-non-compliant cannot file SH-7, PAS-3, DIR-12, INC-22, or INC-28 until INC-22A is filed.
Benefits
Why companies file INC-22A through us
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Unblock your other filings
Until INC-22A is filed, the ROC blocks your SH-7, PAS-3, DIR-12, INC-22, and INC-28 filings. We get you off the non-compliant list so your other work can proceed.
Photo and proof done right
The form needs a photograph of your registered office with a director present, plus office proof. We tell you exactly what the photo must show.
DIN issues resolved first
Every director's DIN must be active and KYC-compliant for the form to validate. We check this first and fix deactivations before filing.
Flat late fee, clean resolution
Missed the original 2019 deadline? You pay a flat Rs 10,000 late fee - no per-day escalation. We file and restore your ACTIVE status.
Documents
Documents required for INC-22A (ACTIVE) 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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Registered office verification
Verified against MCA requirements
Company and director details
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.
Not sure if your documents are ready?
Send us what you have. A ComplyKart expert will review them for free and tell you exactly what's missing — no obligation.
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-22A (ACTIVE) Filing process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
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What is INC-22A (ACTIVE)?
ACTIVE — Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification — was a one-time MCA filing that verified the physical existence of a company's registered office, with photographs and geo-coordinates. It applied to companies incorporated on or before 31 December 2017.
Does it still apply to your company?
If your company was incorporated on or before 31 December 2017 and this filing was never completed, the company is flagged as 'ACTIVE non-compliant' — which blocks other MCA filings. We check your company's status on the MCA portal first.
Verify the registered office physically
We arrange for the registered office to be photographed inside and out, and capture its latitude and longitude — these are mandatory attachments.
Compile director and auditor details
The form requires current details of all directors and the statutory auditor. We reconcile these against MCA records before filing.
File the ACTIVE e-form with the ROC
We file INC-22A on the MCA portal, digitally signed by a director. Note that a flat late fee was notified for delayed filings — we confirm the current position before filing so there are no surprises.
Company tagged as ACTIVE compliant
Once approved, the company's 'ACTIVE non-compliant' flag is removed and normal MCA filings can proceed again.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
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We unblock in the right sequence
INC-22A blocks everything else. We sequence it first - DIN fixes, then ACTIVE, then your pending filings - in the right...
Photo requirements briefed
The office photo gets rejected more often than you'd think. We brief you on the exact requirements before you take it.
Status verified, not assumed
We verify your ACTIVE-compliant status on the MCA master data after approval and send you the confirmation.
We unblock in the right sequence: INC-22A blocks everything else. We sequence it first - DIN fixes, then ACTIVE, then your pending filings - in the right order.
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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Companies incorporated on or before 31 December 2017 that never filed it. If your company is younger, INC-22A does not apply to you.
The original deadline was 25 April 2019. Late filing is still accepted with a flat Rs 10,000 fee - no per-day escalation, no compounding.
Yes - that is the main consequence. The ROC blocks SH-7, PAS-3, DIR-12 (except cessation), INC-22, and INC-28 for ACTIVE-non-compliant companies.
No - every director's DIN must be active and DIR-3 KYC compliant. We check this before filing and fix deactivations first.
INC-22A (ACTIVE) was a one-time company KYC for older companies. INC-22 is the ongoing form for registering or changing your registered office address.
Yes. It is Rs 10,000 whether you file one year late or five years late. That flat structure is actually good news for old defaulters.
No. Struck-off, liquidating, amalgamated, or dissolved companies are not required to file INC-22A.
Typically a few working days after filing, once the ROC approves it. We check your master data and confirm the ACTIVE-compliant status.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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