INC 20 Filing Delay afte180 days

There is a pvt ltd company incorporated in 14 July 2022 but the they have not filled the INC 20 for commencement of business. Now that 180 days is over what would be the delay fees ? Is there any penalty on top of delay fees ?

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This discussion addresses the consequences of failing to file the INC-20A form for commencement of business within 180 days of incorporation for a private limited company. The penalty for late filing is a flat INR 50,000 for the company, plus INR 1,000 per day for every officer in default, capped at INR 1 lakh. Additionally, the Registrar of Companies has the authority to strike the company's name off the register.

As per the Companies Act 2013, every newly incorporated private limited company is required to file a declaration of commencement of business in form INC-20A within 180 days of its incorporation date. Failure to file the form within the prescribed time limit may result in penalties and consequences.

Penalty for delay in filing INC-20A was INR 50,000. The penalty is applicable in addition to the normal fees for filing the form. 

The penalty for not filling of form INC 20 A is Rs. 50,000 for the company and every officer who is in default shall be liable for a penalty of Rs. 1000 for every day for default continuous but not exceeding 1 lakh. Further ROC has the power to remove the name of the Company from Registrar of Companies

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