MCA Form Guide
INC-22A — ACTIVE — Active Company Tagging
Quick answer: The ACTIVE form (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) was a one-time ROC verification form requiring companies to confirm their registered office details with a photograph. Companies that did not file were tagged ACTIVE-non-compliant. Legacy filing — the original deadline was April 25, 2019. This is not a recurring form. ₹10,000 late fee for companies that still need to file for restoration of ACTIVE status.
Quick answer
Capital filings tend to follow share issuances, changes in structure, or the company’s first post-incorporation steps. They matter because cap table accuracy affects everything else downstream. Legacy one-time compliance form. Companies already marked ACTIVE-compliant do not need to refile. New companies are compliant by default through SPICe+. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Legacy one-time compliance form. Companies already marked ACTIVE-compliant do not need to refile. New companies are compliant by default through SPICe+.
When to file
Legacy filing — the original deadline was April 25, 2019. This is not a recurring form.
Penalty note
₹10,000 late fee for companies that still need to file for restoration of ACTIVE status.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
Shareholder approvals, allotment evidence, and capital structure records are usually needed before you file.
How to file
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Confirm whether INC-22A is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the capital filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match INC-22A: Shareholder approvals, allotment evidence, and capital structure records are usually needed before you file.
- 3
Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
- 4
Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
The ACTIVE form (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) was a one-time ROC verification form requiring companies to confirm their registered office details with a photograph. Companies that did not file were tagged ACTIVE-non-compliant. Capital filings tend to follow share issuances, changes in structure, or the company’s first post-incorporation steps. They matter because cap table accuracy affects everything else downstream. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files INC-22A?
Legacy one-time compliance form. Companies already marked ACTIVE-compliant do not need to refile. New companies are compliant by default through SPICe+.
What is the deadline for INC-22A?
Legacy filing — the original deadline was April 25, 2019. This is not a recurring form.
What happens if INC-22A is filed late?
₹10,000 late fee for companies that still need to file for restoration of ACTIVE status.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is INC-22A a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a one-time filing tied to a specific corporate event. Once the event has occurred and the form is filed, it does not need to be refiled each year.
Which law or rule requires INC-22A?
Section 12(8), Companies Act 2013 (proviso inserted by MCA Order 2019)
Why this one matters
Open this guide whenever the shareholding stack changes, because fixing capital records later is slower and more expensive.
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