FORM INC-20A · PRIVATE LIMITED

Commencement of Business Filing for Private Limited Companies (INC-20A)

Every Private Limited Company incorporated on or after 2 November 2018 must file Form INC-20A within 180 days of incorporation, declaring that subscribers have paid the subscription money. Without this filing, the company cannot legally commence business or borrow funds.

  • Covered under our Unlimited Annual Plan — ₹15,000/year
  • One request at a time, 3 working day turnaround
  • Government fees billed at actuals separately
About This Filing

What is INC-20A?

INC-20A is the declaration of commencement of business filed under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013. It confirms that every subscriber to the MOA has paid the value of shares agreed to be taken at incorporation, and that the company has filed verification of its registered office (INC-22). The form must be certified by a practising professional (CA/CS/CMA) and filed within 180 days of incorporation.

Quick Reference

Form: INC-20A

Applicable to: Private Limited Companies

Filed with: Registrar of Companies (MCA)

Our turnaround: 3 working days

Why It Matters

Compliance Importance & Consequences

  • Mandatory under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013
  • Without INC-20A, the company cannot legally commence business operations
  • The company cannot borrow money until INC-20A is filed
  • Failure can lead to the company name being struck off by the ROC
Statutory Timeline
EventTimeline
INC-20AWithin 180 days of incorporation
Subscription money receiptBefore filing
Bank certificateRequired as attachment
The Real Cost of Per-Form Pricing

Why Pay for Single Forms When You Can File Unlimited?

INC-20A is one-time, but always urgent — most companies discover it days before the 180-day deadline. Last-minute quotes of ₹3,000–₹6,000 are common, plus certification charges. The unlimited plan covers the filing professional time; you only pay actual certification at actuals.

Pay-Per-Filing Approach

One INC-20A, One Invoice

₹3,000 – ₹6,000Per-filing quote (INC-20A)
  • Pay separately every time you need this filing
  • Fresh quote, fresh negotiation, fresh wait every event
  • No coverage for any other ROC filing
  • No GST monthly returns included
  • Costs add up across the year — almost always more

Suitable only if INC-20A is the only filing your company will need this entire year.

Unlimited Annual Plan ★

Everything Covered. One Fixed Fee.

₹15,000per year, per CIN — one fixed fee
  • INC-20A — file as often as needed all year
  • 11 other ROC filings also covered (annual filing, director changes, share allotment, capital increase, KYC and more)
  • GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B filed every single month
  • Standard 3 working day turnaround on every request
  • Single point of contact, predictable cost, zero surprises
Subscribe Unlimited Plan
Our Process

How We Handle Your Commencement of Business Filing

1
Raise Request

Subscribed members raise the INC-20A request through their dashboard or email.

2
Share Documents

We share a checklist. You upload the documents. Our team reviews within 24 hours.

3
Drafting & Filing

Resolutions are drafted, the form is prepared and submitted to MCA / GST portal.

4
Acknowledgement

SRN / acknowledgement shared with you. Records updated. Standard 3 working day TAT.

Stop paying invoice-by-invoice. Subscribe once, file all year.

The Unlimited Annual Plan covers INC-20A and 13 other key compliances every Private Limited Company needs — under one fixed annual fee. No per-filing quotes, no surprise invoices, no missed deadlines.

₹15,000

per year · per CIN
14 services · unlimited filings

Other Compliances

Also Covered Under the Unlimited Plan

All listed services are included in the ₹15,000/year Unlimited Annual Plan. See full pricing →

Frequently Asked Questions

Commencement of Business Filing — Common Questions

Is INC-20A covered under the ₹15,000 Unlimited Plan?

Yes. INC-20A is one of the 14 services included. You can raise as many INC-20A requests as you genuinely need throughout the year, one request at a time.

Are government fees included in the plan?

No. Government filing fees, stamp duty and certification charges are billed separately at actuals. The ₹15,000 covers the professional filing service only.

What documents will you need from me?

A checklist is shared the moment you raise the request. Documents typically include resolutions, KYC of relevant persons and supporting evidence specific to INC-20A.

What is the standard turnaround?

Three working days from receipt of complete documents and required approvals. Saturdays and Sundays are non-working days.

Can I subscribe just for INC-20A?

The unlimited plan is structured as a bundle. We've found that companies needing one filing almost always need others within 12 months — and the bundle works out cheaper for nearly every Private Limited Company.

How do I see complete pricing?

Visit our pricing page for the full breakdown of what's included, what's excluded, and applicable terms.

Need help with Commencement of Business Filing?

Subscribe to the Unlimited Annual Plan and get INC-20A along with 13 other key compliances handled all year — under one fixed fee.