FILE INC-22A

File INC-22A

The MCA introduced the form for validating the addresses of all registered companies under the Companies Act, 2013. The form goes by the name tag ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification). The KYC form was introduced with the idea to ensure that the companies E-file their details accurately so that a proper check is maintained, and also, to ensure that the creation of shell companies is prevented in the years to come. The due date for filing this form is 25th April 2019.

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Consequences of non-filing of Form INC – 22A

Non-filing of INC-22A (ACTIVE) Form on or after 15th June 2019 will mark the company as “Active-non-compliant.”

The penalty of INR 10,000 is payable on or after 15th June 2019 to get the company Marked as “ACTIVE Compliant.”

Upon non-filing of the INC-22A (ACTIVE) Form, the government may not accept certain forms Including SH-07, PAS-03, DIR-12, INC-22, INC-28.

Consequences of non-filing of Form INC – 22A

Non-filing of INC-22A (ACTIVE) Form on or after 15th June 2019 will mark the company as “Active-non-compliant.”

The penalty of INR 10,000 is payable on or after 15th June 2019 to get the company Marked as “ACTIVE Compliant.”

Financial Statements and Annual Returns should be duly filed for FY 2017-18.

Documents and information required for filing form INC-22A

COI: Certificate of Incorporation

Photograph of external building of the registered office: It must include name, registered address and GST number in english and local language

Photograph of inside the office: It must have at least 1 director therein the office whose DSC will be affix on the form

Latitude and longitude of the registered office: The company has to specify the details related to latitude and longitude

Email id of the company: Email id must be provided for OTP verification

Statutory Auditor: SRN of the form for appointment of Auditor

Annual compliance forms: SRN of the form AOC-4 and MGT-7

DSC & Other details: DSC of at least 2 directors will be required. Details of appointment of MD/CEO/Manager/WTD/Company Secretary/Cost Auditor (if applicable)

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Process of filing online form INC-22A

Day 1:

1. Collection of Basic Information
2. Provide Required Documents

Day 2 - 3:

1. Preparation and filling an online form
2. Drafting of application with required information
3. Online filing with Professional Certification
4. Sharing Company’s Master Data

Ineligible Companies under the INC-22A (ACTIVE) Form:

Companies under liquidation.

Struck off companies.

Companies are under the process of striking off.

Amalgamated or dissolved companies.