INC-20A Due Date, Penalty and How to File
INC-20A (Commencement of Business (INC-20A)) applies to Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC). Declaration of commencement of business plus proof of paid-up subscription money, within 180 days of incorporation. The company cannot borrow or commence business until filed. Penalty: company Rs 50,000, officers Rs 1,000/day (max Rs 1,00,000).
INC-20A at a glance
- Form
- INC-20A
- Applies to
- Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC)
- Due date
- Once, within 180 days of incorporation
- Category
- MCA / ROC
- Filing portal
- MCA V3
- CA required
- Yes, a CA/CS is required
- Penalty / consequence
- The company cannot borrow or commence business until filed. Penalty: company Rs 50,000, officers Rs 1,000/day (max Rs 1,00,000).
Dates reflect Indian statute as of mid-2026 and are extension prone (the MCA and CBDT issue circulars). Always confirm with your CA before filing.
When INC-20A applies, and when you can skip it
Companies incorporated with share capital.
INC-20A: frequently asked
What is the due date of INC-20A?+
INC-20A (Commencement of Business (INC-20A)) is due once, within 180 days of incorporation.
Who needs to file INC-20A?+
INC-20A applies to Private Limited Company and One Person Company (OPC). Companies incorporated with share capital.
What is the penalty for late INC-20A?+
The company cannot borrow or commence business until filed. Penalty: company Rs 50,000, officers Rs 1,000/day (max Rs 1,00,000).
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