Commencement of Business (S.10A)
File INC-20A declaration within 180 days of incorporation: paid-up capital verified. Commencement of Business (S.10A) takes 4 steps over about 31 days and is filed with the ROC on INC-20A.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for Commencement of Business (S.10A)?
4 steps over about 31 days, filing INC-20A with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verify Subscription Money Received | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Obtain Bank Statement as Proof | None | within 3 days |
| 3 | Pass Board Resolution | None | within 7 days |
| 4 | File INC-20A with ROC | INC-20A | within 14 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 4 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Verify Subscription Money Received
Confirm all subscribers have paid the value of shares subscribed in MOA.
- All subscribers have paid
- Bank confirmation obtained
Obtain Bank Statement as Proof
Get bank statement showing receipt of subscription money.
Pass Board Resolution
Board verifies compliance and passes resolution to file INC-20A.
File INC-20A with ROC
File declaration of commencement of business within 180 days of incorporation.
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does Commencement of Business (S.10A) take?
About 31 days across 4 steps. The first step is: Verify Subscription Money Received.
Which MCA form is filed for Commencement of Business (S.10A)?
INC-20A.
What does it cost if INC-20A is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Commencement of Business (S.10A) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.