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Documents: Geo-tagged office photos, director, KMP and auditor details.

Fees: INC-22A filing starting from INR 2,499 (Exl GST and Govt. Charges).

Eligibility: All companies incorporated on or before 31 December 2017.

Penalty: Rs 10,000 plus ACTIVE non-compliant status that blocks key filings.

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INC-22A ACTIVE Filing: Overview and Quick Summary

📌 TL;DR - INC-22A Filing Services at a Glance

Form INC-22A, known as ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification), validates a company’s registered office and key particulars with the MCA under Rule 25A. Every company incorporated on or before 31 December 2017 must file it. Non-filing means ACTIVE non-compliant status, a Rs 10,000 fee and blocked filings.

Parameter	Detail
Governing Rule	Rule 25A, Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014; Section 12(9)
Applicable To	All companies incorporated on or before 31 December 2017
Form Name	INC-22A, ACTIVE = Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification
Cost	Patron fee from INR 2,499 (Exl GST and Govt. Charges) plus MCA fee
Penalty	Rs 10,000 plus ACTIVE non-compliant status blocking key forms
Form / Portal	Web-based INC-22A on the MCA portal (since 14 July 2025)
Authority	Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ministry of Corporate Affairs

INC-22A filing services from Patron Accounting cover geo-tagged office photos, director and KMP verification, and submission of the web-based form on the MCA portal. We specialise in regularising companies stuck in ACTIVE non-compliant status so they can resume DIR-12, INC-22 and other filings. Our team has supported 10,000+ businesses since 2009.

If your registered office has moved, complete the change in registered office filing first, and keep director DIN status approved through Director KYC so the INC-22A goes through cleanly.

What Is Form INC-22A (ACTIVE)?

Form INC-22A, called ACTIVE for Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification, is the MCA filing that verifies a company’s registered office and key details under Rule 25A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. It tags a company as ACTIVE in MCA records.

The form was introduced on 21 February 2019 to identify shell companies and confirm operational registered offices. Every company incorporated on or before 31 December 2017 must file it. Since 14 July 2025, INC-22A is a web-based form, replacing the old e-Form.

Key Terms for INC-22A Filing:

ACTIVE: Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification, the name of the INC-22A exercise.
ACTIVE Compliant: The MCA status confirming a company has filed INC-22A and verified its office.
ACTIVE Non-Compliant: The status flagged when INC-22A is not filed, which blocks several MCA filings.
Geo-tagged Photo: A location-stamped photo of the registered office, external and internal, required in the form.
Rule 25A: The rule in the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 that mandates INC-22A.

Rule 25A ACTIVE Tag

Who Must File INC-22A?

Every company incorporated on or before 31 December 2017 and holding active status must file Form INC-22A. The requirement covers private, public, OPC and Section 8 companies alike.

Companies incorporated on or before 31 December 2017 must file, including dormant companies that have not formally become inactive.
All pending Financial Statements under Section 137 and Annual Returns under Section 92 must be filed first, or INC-22A is restricted.
Companies under a recorded management dispute may file even with pending returns.
Exempt: Companies incorporated on or after 1 January 2018, and companies struck off, under striking off, under liquidation, amalgamated or dissolved.

If your registered office has changed, complete the change in registered office filing first, then file INC-22A.

Our INC-22A Filing Services

Service	What We Do
Pre-Filing Compliance Check	We confirm that AOC-4 and MGT-7 for the relevant years are filed and that director DIN status is approved before INC-22A.
Geo-Tagged Photo Guidance	We guide you on capturing compliant external and internal photos of the registered office showing the name board and a director.
Director, KMP and Auditor Verification	We reconcile director, key managerial personnel and auditor details with MCA records to prevent mismatch rejections.
Web-Based Filing with OTP and DSC	We complete the web-based form, handle email and mobile OTP verification and certify with a practising professional’s DSC.
ACTIVE Non-Compliant Regularisation	For companies already marked ACTIVE non-compliant, we file INC-22A with the Rs 10,000 fee to restore ACTIVE Compliant status.
Blocked Filing Recovery	Once compliant, we help resume the SH-7, PAS-3, DIR-12, INC-22 and INC-28 filings that were blocked.

Our Process

INC-22A Filing Process: Step by Step

How Patron files Form INC-22A (ACTIVE), from clearing pending annual filings to submitting the web-based form and recording the SRN.

Step 1

Clear Pending Annual Filings

File any due AOC-4 and MGT-7, as INC-22A is restricted until these are complete.

AOC-4 / MGT-7 Restriction lifted

Clear 01

Step 2

Verify DIN and DSC

Ensure all directors have approved DIN status and the signatory holds a valid DSC.

DIN approved Valid DSC

Verify 02

Step 3

Capture Geo-Tagged Photos

Take compliant external and internal photos of the registered office with the name board visible.

External + internal Name board

Photos 03

Step 4

Open the Web-Based Form

MCA portal Web form

Portal 04

Step 5

Enter and Reconcile Details

Confirm registered office, director, KMP and auditor details against MCA records.

RO + KMP Auditor match

Reconcile 05

Step 6

Verify OTP and Certify

Complete email and mobile OTP verification and certify with a practising professional’s DSC.

Email + mobile OTP Certified

OTP 06

Step 7

Submit and Save the SRN

Submit the form and record the Service Request Number and acknowledgement.

Submit Save SRN

Submit 07

Documents Required for INC-22A Filing

Company CIN and registered office address proof.
External and internal geo-tagged photographs of the registered office.
Director and KMP details with DIN or PAN.
Statutory and cost auditor details, where applicable.
Proof of filed AOC-4 and MGT-7 for the relevant year.
Valid DSC of the signatory and the certifying professional.

Need the full checklist? We share a ready INC-22A document checklist when you book a filing slot.

Common INC-22A Filing Challenges and Solutions

Challenge	Impact	How Patron Accounting Solves It
Stuck in ACTIVE non-compliant status	Companies often discover they cannot file DIR-12 or INC-22 because of ACTIVE non-compliant status. We file INC-22A with the Rs 10,000 fee to restore them.
Pending annual filings blocking INC-22A	INC-22A is restricted until AOC-4 and MGT-7 are filed. We clear the pending returns first.
Photo and geo-tag rejections	Non-compliant photos cause rejection. We guide you on the correct external and internal shots with the name board and a director.
Data mismatch with MCA records	Mismatched director or office details cause failure. We reconcile every field against MCA records before filing.

INC-22A Filing Fees

Fee Component	Amount
Patron Accounting Professional Fees	Starting from INR 2,499 (Exl GST and Govt. Charges)
What it covers	Pre-filing checks, photo guidance and INC-22A submission
MCA fee within the original due date	No MCA fee
Filing after the deadline (incl. ACTIVE non-compliant)	Rs 10,000

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

There is no MCA fee if INC-22A is filed within the original due date. Filing after the deadline, including to regularise ACTIVE non-compliant status, attracts a fee of Rs 10,000. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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How Long Does INC-22A Filing Take?

Stage	Estimated Timeline
Patron filing turnaround	Within 1 to 2 working days once geo-tagged photos and verified details are ready
Where annual filings are pending	Timeline depends on clearing the AOC-4 and MGT-7 first
Outcome	ACTIVE Compliant status restored and blocked filings unblocked
Web form requirement	Email and mobile OTP verification and professional certification

Patron typically files INC-22A within 1 to 2 working days once geo-tagged photos and verified details are ready. Where pending AOC-4 or MGT-7 must be cleared first, the timeline depends on those filings. We move quickly to restore ACTIVE Compliant status and unblock your other filings.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Professional INC-22A Filing

Restore ACTIVE Compliant Status

Filing INC-22A restores ACTIVE Compliant status and unblocks DIR-12, INC-22 and the other forms that were frozen.

Avoid Repeated Rejections

Photo and data-mismatch rejections, the most common failure points, are avoided through pre-checks and reconciliation.

Pending Filings Cleared First

Any pending AOC-4 and MGT-7 returns are identified and cleared first, so the INC-22A is not restricted.

Web Form, OTP and DSC Handled

The web-based form, the email and mobile OTP verification and the professional DSC certification are handled end to end.

Geo-Tagged Photos Done Right

The external and internal geo-tagged photos with the name board and a director are captured to the standard the form needs.

Handled by Qualified CAs and CSs

The filing is certified and handled by qualified Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries.

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"We could not appoint a new director because of ACTIVE non-compliant status. Patron filed INC-22A and restored us within days." - Director, services company, Delhi.

"Patron cleared our pending annual filings and then filed INC-22A in one go. Stress-free." - Founder, manufacturing company, Pune.

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ACTIVE Compliant vs ACTIVE Non-Compliant

Factor	ACTIVE Compliant	ACTIVE Non-Compliant
INC-22A filed	Yes	No
Other filings	Allowed	SH-7, PAS-3, DIR-12, INC-22, INC-28 blocked
Fee to fix	None if on time	Rs 10,000 to regularise
MCA standing	Good standing	Flagged, scrutiny risk

Related Compliance Services

INC-22A ties into your registered office and annual compliance. Patron also supports the connected filings your company needs.

Change in Registered Office via INC-22, completed before INC-22A if the office has moved.
Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) to keep director DIN status approved.
Private Limited Company Compliance for the full annual compliance package.
ROC Notice handling if you have received a notice for non-compliance.
Pvt and LLP Compliance for ongoing entity compliance.

Legal and Compliance Framework

Governing provision: Rule 25A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, inserted on 21 February 2019, requires every company incorporated on or before 31 December 2017 to file Form INC-22A.

Web-based shift: The Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2025, notified on 27 June 2025 and effective 14 July 2025, replaced the e-Form with a web-based INC-22A.

Consequence of default: Under Section 12(9), non-filing marks the company ACTIVE non-compliant, allowing the Registrar to verify the registered office and blocking SH-7, PAS-3, DIR-12 (except cessation), INC-22 and INC-28.

Penalty: A company can regain ACTIVE Compliant status by filing INC-22A with a fee of Rs 10,000.

Refer to the MCA portal for filing and to the Companies Act and rules on IndiaCode for the governing provisions.

What is Form INC-22A (ACTIVE)?

Form INC-22A, known as ACTIVE for Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification, is the MCA filing that verifies a company’s registered office and key particulars under Rule 25A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. It was introduced on 21 February 2019 to identify shell companies and confirm that companies operate from genuine registered offices.

Who has to file INC-22A?

Every company incorporated on or before 31 December 2017 with active status must file Form INC-22A. This includes private, public, OPC and Section 8 companies. Companies struck off, under striking off, under liquidation, amalgamated or dissolved are exempt, as are companies incorporated on or after 1 January 2018.

What is the penalty for not filing INC-22A?

A company that does not file INC-22A is marked ACTIVE non-compliant under Section 12(9) of the Companies Act, 2013. To regularise this status and file INC-22A, the company must pay a fee of Rs 10,000. The non-compliant status also blocks several important MCA filings until the form is filed.

What does ACTIVE non-compliant status block?

ACTIVE non-compliant status prevents a company from filing SH-7 for change in authorised capital, PAS-3 for return of allotment, DIR-12 for change in directors except cessation, INC-22 for change in registered office, and INC-28 for amalgamation or demerger. These filings resume only after INC-22A is filed and the company is ACTIVE Compliant.

Is INC-22A still an e-Form or web-based now?

Since 14 July 2025, INC-22A is filed only as a web-based form on the MCA portal, under the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2025 notified on 27 June 2025. The old downloadable e-Form is discontinued. The web form requires email and mobile OTP verification and certification by a practising professional.

Can I file INC-22A if my annual filings are pending?

No. A company that has not filed its Financial Statements under Section 137 or Annual Returns under Section 92 is restricted from filing INC-22A until those returns are complete. The only exception is a company under a management dispute that has been recorded by the Registrar, which may file INC-22A despite pending returns.

What photos are required for INC-22A?

INC-22A requires geo-tagged photographs of the registered office, showing both an external view with the company name board and full address, and an internal view with at least one director or authorised person present. Non-compliant or undated photos are a common cause of rejection, so the images must clearly evidence the office.

How do I remove ACTIVE non-compliant status?

To remove ACTIVE non-compliant status, the company must first clear any pending AOC-4 and MGT-7 filings, then file the web-based INC-22A with the Rs 10,000 fee and compliant geo-tagged photos. Once the Registrar processes the form, the company is restored to ACTIVE Compliant and its blocked filings can resume.

INC-22A penalty kitni hai?

INC-22A late filing par Rs 10,000 ki fee lagti hai, aur company ACTIVE non-compliant ho jati hai.

ACTIVE non-compliant kaise hataye?

Pending AOC-4 aur MGT-7 file karke, phir Rs 10,000 fee ke saath INC-22A file karke ACTIVE Compliant status wapas milta hai.

Quick Answers

What does ACTIVE stand for? Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification.

Which companies file it? Those incorporated on or before 31 December 2017.

What is the late fee? Rs 10,000 to regain ACTIVE Compliant status.

Is it a web form now? Yes, web-based since 14 July 2025.

Compliance Status Reminder

ACTIVE non-compliant blocks your filings. Until INC-22A is filed, you cannot change directors, capital or registered office. Regularising costs Rs 10,000 plus the risk of physical verification under Section 12(9). File now to restore good standing.

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File Your INC-22A with Patron Accounting

Form INC-22A (ACTIVE) is the registered office verification mandated by Rule 25A for every company incorporated on or before 31 December 2017. Non-filing means ACTIVE non-compliant status, a Rs 10,000 fee and blocked filings such as DIR-12 and INC-22.

Patron Accounting, with qualified CAs and CSs and offices in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram, files INC-22A accurately and regularises non-compliant companies so they return to good standing.

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Content Created: 3 June 2026 | Last Updated: | Next Review: 4 September 2026 | Reviewed By: CA & CS Team, Patron Accounting LLP

This page is reviewed at least yearly and updated whenever Rule 25A, Section 12(9), the INC-22A web-form process under the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2025, the blocked-forms list, or the Rs 10,000 regularisation fee change. Freshness Tier 1.

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