Mandatory To Obtain Certificate Of Commencement Of Business For Registered Companies under Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019
INTRODUCTION:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has re-introduced the concept of commencement of business certificate. Under the newly introduced Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2018, all companies registered in India after the commencement of the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 and having a share capital is required to obtain commencement of business certificate before commencing any business or exercising any borrowing powers. Since The Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2018 was introduced in November 2nd 2018, any company incorporated after November 2018 would be required to obtain Commencement of Business Certificate.
CERTIFICATE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS
Under the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, a new Section is introduced i.e. Section 10 A for Commencement of Business.
Section 10 A- COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS
*MANDATORY TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS FOR REGISTERED COMPANIES:*
Companies registered on or after November 02, 2018 are required to file the declaration for commencement of business with the Registar of companies
*Time limit:*
The declaration for commencement of business shall be filled within 180 days from the date of getting CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
Penalty for Not Obtaining Commencement of Business Certificate
Penalty Levied on Company
Company is liable to pay Rs 5000
Penalty Levied on Directors
Directors are liable to pay Rs 1000 per day and maximum 1 lacs after expiration of 180 days from the date of registration.
*CONSEQUENCES IF FORM IS NOT FILED WITHIN TIME-*
- Company cannot start his business
- Company cannot borrow money
- Company will be closed by the Registrar of Companies.
- Department will remove of name of the company from the Registrar of Companies.
*FORM FILED FOR COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS
E-Form 20 A is required to be filed for Commencement of Business.
*Documents required for filing Form 20 A:
1. Subscribers proof of payment for value of shares- Bank Statement and Board Resolution
IN CASE OF NON BANKING FINANCIAL COMPANIES/FROM OTHER REGULATORS:
Certificate of Registration issued by the RBI
Fee for filing e-Form 20A :
i. In case of company have share capital
| Nominal Share Capital | Fee applicable |
| Less than 1,00,000 | Rupees 200 |
| 1,00,000 to 4,99,999 | Rupees 300 |
| 5,00,000 to 24,99,999 | Rupees 400 |
| 25,00,000 to 99,99,999 | Rupees 500 |
| 1,00,00,000 or more | Rupees 600 |
ii. In case of company not have share capital
Rupees 200
Additional fee after 180 days from the date of Incorporation
| Period of delays | Fees |
| Up to 30 days | 2 times of normal fees |
| More than 30 days and up to 60 days | 4 times of normal fees |
| More than 60 days and up to 90 days | 6 times of normal fees |
| More than 90 days and up to 180 days | 10 times of normal fees |
| More than 180 days | 12 times of normal fees |
Author Bio
One of my client is a New Nidhi Company registered on 11.10.2019. Is it necessary for this company to obtain Certificate of Commencement of Business?
Further is it necessary to have a Statutory Meeting for this company? and the 1st Statutory Auditor to be appointed in this Meeting? Is it necessary for this company to file the report of statutory meeting with ROC?
Hi,
I registered a company in Jun’19 but due to some reasons I am unable to start my operations and hence, I wish to close it down now. Is it still necessary to fill for certificate of commencement of business?
Also, how can I close it down immediately?
Company incorporated on 20/12/2018.
One subscriber paid value of subscription money on Jan 2019.
Second subscriber paid value of subscription money on Aug, 2019.
Due date of INC 20A was 18/06/2019.
What should we do in this case.
Will the Private Limited Company incorporated after November 2, 2018 be required to apply and obtain Certificate of Commencement of Business? Will the Private Limited Company be deprived of Ease of Doing Business in this respect?
Read. Thanks.