Commencement of Business Filing (INC-20A) — Activate Your Company to Start Operating
File the mandatory declaration of commencement of business within 180 days of incorporation, before your company can legally begin operations or borrow money.
Why founders choose this over doing it themselves.
Legally required to operate
A company cannot commence business or borrow until this is filed.
Filed within the 180-day window
We track this from your date of incorporation.
Avoids heavy penalties
Missing this deadline attracts a steep fine and risk of being struck off.
Who is eligible
- Every company incorporated with share capital on or after 2 November 2018
- Subscribers must have paid up their subscription money into the company's bank account first
- Not applicable to companies without share capital
Documents required
How it works.
The standard path we follow for MCA and ROC filings.
Share your company/LLP details
Tell us your CIN/LLPIN and what needs to change or be filed.
We prepare the resolution & forms
Board/partner resolutions and the relevant e-form are drafted.
Filed on the MCA portal
Your form is digitally signed and submitted to the Registrar.
Confirmation delivered
Receive the updated master data or approval from the MCA.
Timeline
What to expect once your documents are ready.
Pricing
Frequently asked questions
A penalty of ₹50,000 on the company plus ₹1,000 per day on each officer in default applies, and the ROC can initiate strike-off proceedings.
No, the company legally cannot commence business or exercise borrowing powers until this declaration is filed.
Yes, if incorporated with share capital on or after 2 November 2018 — companies without share capital are exempt.
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