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Dormant Company Closure Assistance

Why Choose Our Dormant Company Closure Assistance?

Closing a dormant company requires proper legal documentation, regulatory review and compliance with applicable MCA requirements. Our team provides end-to-end assistance to help businesses complete the company closure process smoothly and in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013.

Eligibility Assessment

Review of the company's dormant status, financial position, pending liabilities and eligibility for the applicable closure route.

Documentation Support

Preparation and review of resolutions, declarations, financial records and supporting documents required for closure.

MCA Compliance Guidance

Guidance on applicable Companies Act provisions, MCA requirements and Registrar of Companies procedures.

Liability Review

Assistance in identifying outstanding statutory dues, loans, creditor claims and other obligations before closure.

ROC Filing Assistance

Support with preparation, submission and follow-up of applicable forms and applications with the ROC.

End-to-End Support

Professional assistance from the initial assessment and document preparation through regulatory follow-up and closure status updates.

Our Services

Dormant Company Status Review

Assessment of the company's existing dormant status, statutory records and current compliance position.

Company Strike-Off Eligibility Assessment

Review of eligibility for voluntary removal of the company's name from the ROC register under Section 248(2), wherever applicable.

Pending Compliance Assistance

Identification and guidance on pending MCA filings, statutory records and applicable compliance requirements.

Financial Statement & Liability Review

Review of available financial statements, outstanding dues, creditor liabilities and company obligations.

STK-2 Application Assistance

Preparation and filing assistance for Form STK-2 with the required declarations and supporting attachments, subject to eligibility.

ROC Follow-Up & Closure Support

Assistance with application tracking, responding to applicable ROC queries and reviewing final strike-off status.

What You Receive

Initial Eligibility Assessment

Review of the company's dormant status, closure requirements and applicable legal route.

Compliance Status Review

Identification of pending annual filings, statutory obligations and other compliance-related matters.

Document Preparation Support

Assistance with drafting and organising the required declarations, resolutions and supporting documents.

Application Filing Assistance

Preparation and submission support for the applicable MCA application, including Form STK-2 where eligible.

ROC Communication Support

Assistance in monitoring application progress and addressing relevant regulatory observations or resubmission requirements.

Closure Status Guidance

Guidance on checking the ROC records and understanding the final status after the closure process is completed.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1

Initial Consultation & Assessment

Step 1

We review the company's incorporation details, dormant status, business activities, financial position and reasons for closure to identify the appropriate legal procedure.

2

Compliance & Liability Verification

Step 2

The company's statutory filings, financial records, outstanding liabilities, tax dues, loans and other obligations are reviewed before proceeding.

3

Shareholder Approval & Documentation

Step 3

The required board and shareholder approvals, declarations, affidavits and supporting documents are prepared according to the applicable closure route.

4

Preparation of Closure Application

Step 4

The applicable ROC filing is prepared, including Form STK-2 and prescribed attachments where the company qualifies for voluntary strike-off.

5

ROC Submission & Follow-Up

Step 5

The application is submitted to the relevant authority, and assistance is provided for tracking the application and responding to applicable queries or resubmission requirements.

6

Final Closure & Status Confirmation

Step 6

The ROC's final action is monitored, and guidance is provided on verifying the company's strike-off status in the official MCA records.

Eligibility

Dormant Company Status

The company should have valid dormant status or its dormant status and compliance position must be assessed before selecting the closure route.

No Outstanding Liabilities

For voluntary strike-off, the company must have extinguished its liabilities before making the application under Section 248(2).

Shareholder Approval

The company must obtain the required shareholder approval or consent in accordance with the applicable provisions and rules.

Statutory Compliance Review

Applicable statutory dues, tax obligations, employee-related dues and other regulatory requirements must be reviewed and addressed.

No Disqualifying Proceedings

The company must not fall under the statutory restrictions or exclusions that prevent it from applying for strike-off.

Applicable Closure Route

The company must qualify for the selected procedure. Companies that do not qualify for strike-off may require another legally appropriate closure process.

Note: Dormant status under Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013 does not automatically dissolve a company. A dormant company seeking closure must follow the applicable legal process, such as voluntary strike-off under Section 248(2), subject to eligibility and statutory restrictions.

Required Documents Checklist

Certificate of Incorporation

Copy of the company's Certificate of Incorporation issued by the ROC.

Memorandum & Articles of Association

Latest available MOA and AOA of the company.

Company PAN & CIN Details

Company PAN, Corporate Identification Number and basic registration details.

Registered Office Details

Latest registered office address and supporting address proof, wherever required.

Latest Financial Statements

Available balance sheets, profit and loss statements and relevant financial records.

Bank Account Statements

Recent bank statements and details of company bank accounts and transactions.

Liability & Loan Details

Details of outstanding loans, creditor balances, secured charges and other financial obligations.

Tax & Statutory Dues Details

Available income tax, GST and other applicable statutory payment and compliance records.

Asset & Liability Statement

Details of company assets, liabilities and their settlement status, as applicable.

Dormant Company Returns

Available Form MSC-3 filings and other records relating to the company's dormant status.

Board Resolution

Board resolution approving the proposed closure and authorising the relevant director to complete the process.

Shareholder Resolution or Consent

Required shareholder approval or consent for the proposed closure, as applicable.

Director KYC Documents

PAN, identity proof, address proof and contact details of the relevant directors.

Director Affidavits & Declarations

Prescribed affidavits and declarations required for the selected closure procedure.

Indemnity Bond

Indemnity bond in the prescribed format, where required for the strike-off application.

Other Regulatory Documents

Additional NOCs, approvals, charge-related documents or supporting records, wherever applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dormant Company Closure Assistance helps companies that are no longer required to operate complete the applicable legal closure procedure. It includes eligibility assessment, compliance review, documentation, ROC filing assistance and follow-up until the relevant closure process is completed.

Under Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company formed for a future project or to hold an asset or intellectual property, without significant accounting transactions, may apply for dormant status. An inactive company meeting the prescribed conditions may also apply for this status.

No. Dormant status allows an eligible company to remain registered with the ROC while maintaining prescribed compliance requirements. Company closure involves a separate legal process, such as voluntary strike-off under Section 248(2), where the company meets the applicable conditions.

A dormant company may be considered for voluntary strike-off if it satisfies the applicable requirements under Section 248(2) and the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016. Its eligibility, liabilities and statutory restrictions must be checked before filing.

Form STK-2 is generally used for an eligible company's voluntary strike-off application. Form MSC-1 relates to obtaining dormant status, Form MSC-3 is the annual return of a dormant company, and Form MSC-4 is used to apply for active status. These forms serve different purposes and should not be treated as interchangeable closure forms.

A company applying for voluntary strike-off under Section 248(2) must extinguish its liabilities before making the application. Outstanding loans, creditor balances, statutory dues and other obligations should be reviewed and appropriately settled before proceeding.

Yes. A dormant company is generally required to file Form MSC-3 annually within 30 days from the end of each financial year, along with the applicable fee. Certain other filings may also be required depending on events such as changes in directors or allotment of securities.

Under Rule 8 of the Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014, the Registrar shall initiate the process of striking off the company's name if it remains dormant for five consecutive years. The company should review its compliance and status rather than assume that its dissolution has already been completed.

The timeline depends on the company's compliance status, document readiness, pending liabilities, applicable regulatory requirements and ROC processing. Any resubmission, objection or additional clarification may extend the overall process. A fixed timeline cannot be guaranteed.

Once the ROC completes the strike-off process, the company's name is removed from the register and the relevant notice is published as prescribed. The company should verify the final status through official MCA records and retain the closure-related documents.

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