MCA Replaces INC-22A With Web-Based Form Effective July 14, 2025

Notification No. G.S.R. 426(E); Dated: 27.06.2025

1. Background – Purpose of Form INC-22A (ACTIVE)

Form INC-22A (ACTIVE)—short for Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification—was introduced under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 to improve the accuracy of company records and ensure physical verification of a company’s registered office. Filing this form is mandatory for certain companies to be marked as ‘ACTIVE’ in the records of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

2. Amendment Introduced – Shift to Web-Based Filing

The MCA has now amended the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 to substitute the existing Form INC-22A with a web-based version, effective from 14th July 2025. This change is aimed at streamlining the compliance process and promoting ease of filing through digitisation.

3. Objective of the Amendment

The transition to a web-based Form INC-22A serves multiple purposes:

• Simplification of the filing process for companies
• Enhanced data validation through integrated online systems
• Real-time verification of details using MCA’s digital interface
• Reduction of errors and improved compliance tracking

4. Details Required in the Revised Web-Based Form

Despite the format change, the scope of disclosures under the revised form remains largely the same. Companies will be required to furnish:

• Registered Office Details – Address verification supported by geotagged photographs (internal and external views) of the registered office showing at least one director or KMP.
• Statutory and Cost Auditors – Names, membership numbers, firm registration numbers, and period of appointment.
• Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) – Details of Managing Director (MD), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Manager, and/or Whole-Time Director (WTD).
• Directors – DINs, names, and appointment status of all directors.
• Company Secretary (CS) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), where applicable.

5. Compliance Implications

• Companies that fail to file the revised web-based INC-22A within the stipulated timeline may be marked as ‘ACTIVE–Non Compliant’, leading to restrictions on future filings such as SH-07 (Change in Authorized Capital) and PAS-03 (Return of Allotment).
• Companies must ensure that the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorized signatory and updated MCA records are in place before initiating the web-based filing.

6. Conclusion

The substitution of Form INC-22A with a web-based interface marks another step in MCA’s digital transformation journey. Companies are advised to prepare in advance for the July 14, 2025, rollout to ensure timely compliance and avoid penalties or restrictions on future filings.

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