What is eForm ACTIVE / INC-22A?

The MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) through a notification dated 21st February 2019 has introduced the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019. As per the new rules, all companies registered on before 31st December 2017 are required to file eForm ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) – INC22A on or before 25th April 2019. Failure to file e-Form Active will lead to a penalty of Rs.10,000.

 

Who is required to file eForm ACTIVE:INC-22A?

Every company registered on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file the particulars of the company and its registered office, in e-Form ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) on or before 25^th April 2019.

Due Date of Filing eForm ACTIVE:INC-22A

The due date for filing of eForm INC-22A is 25th April 2019.

Ineligible Companies for eForm ACTIVE | eForm INC-22A

• Struck off companies
• Companies under the process of striking off
• Companies under liquidation
• Amalgamated or Dissolved companies

Apart from the above cases, any company which has not filed its due financial statements or annual return or both with registrar shall also be restricted from filing e-Form-ACTIVE.

Consequences of Late / Non Filing of Form INC-22A (ACTIVE)

The company will have to pay the penalty of 10,000/- if filed after 25^th April 2019.

Company shall be marked as “Active – Non-Compliant” in the MCA Master Data and such a company shall not be able to do any transaction.