MCA/ROC10 July 2026ยท 1 min read

INC-20A: Declaration of Commencement of Business

A new company with share capital must file INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation before it can start operations or borrow.

A company incorporated with share capital must file INC-20A โ€” a declaration that subscribers have paid in their share money โ€” within 180 days of incorporation.

  • Until it is filed, the company cannot legally commence business or exercise borrowing powers.
  • Non-filing attracts a penalty on the company and its officers and can lead to strike-off.

This is general information, not professional advice โ€” confirm the current position for your specific case before acting.

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