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Private Limited Company Strike-Off

Why Choose Our Private Limited Company Strike-Off Services?

Get professional assistance with the voluntary strike-off of your Private Limited Company under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. We help businesses review closure eligibility, settle outstanding liabilities, organise statutory documents and complete the Form STK-2 application process through the MCA portal and C-PACE.

Strike-Off Eligibility Assessment

Review of company status, business activities, incorporation details and statutory conditions to assess eligibility for voluntary strike-off.

Complete Documentation Support

Assistance with preparing the prescribed affidavits, indemnity bonds, financial statements, resolutions and supporting closure documents.

Outstanding Liability Review

Guidance on identifying and addressing pending financial, statutory, creditor and other company liabilities before filing the strike-off application.

ROC Compliance Assistance

Support with reviewing applicable pending MCA filings, company records and corporate approvals required for the closure process.

Form STK-2 Filing Support

Assistance with preparing and submitting the voluntary strike-off application with the required attachments and professional certification.

End-to-End Closure Support

Guidance from initial company assessment and document preparation to application tracking and final strike-off status updates.

Our Services

Voluntary Company Strike-Off

Assistance with voluntary removal of an eligible Private Limited Company's name from the Register of Companies under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Form STK-2 Application Filing

Preparation and filing assistance for Form STK-2 through the MCA portal for processing by the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE).

Pending ROC Compliance Assistance

Review and assistance with applicable outstanding annual returns, financial statements and other required ROC compliance before strike-off filing.

Indemnity Bond & Affidavit Preparation

Assistance with preparing the prescribed Form STK-3 indemnity bonds and Form STK-4 affidavits for directors.

Statement of Accounts Preparation

Coordination for preparing the company's statement of accounts in the prescribed format, certified by a practising Chartered Accountant.

Post-Filing Follow-Up Assistance

Guidance on application tracking, addressing relevant queries and accessing the final dissolution or strike-off notification when issued.

What You Receive / Package

Company Closure Eligibility Review

Initial review of company status, business activities, assets, liabilities and applicable statutory conditions for voluntary strike-off.

Closure Document Checklist

A relevant checklist of corporate, financial, statutory and director-related documents required for the strike-off application.

Board & Shareholder Resolution Assistance

Assistance with preparing the necessary board approval and special resolution or member consent documents for voluntary closure.

Prescribed Closure Documents

Assistance with Form STK-3, Form STK-4, statement of accounts and other applicable supporting declarations.

MCA Form STK-2 Filing

Support with online application preparation, attachment review, digital signature and professional certification requirements.

Application Status & Closure Guidance

Guidance on tracking the application and accessing the official strike-off notification after successful completion of the statutory process.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1

Initial Consultation & Eligibility Assessment

Step 1

We review the company's incorporation details, business status, assets, liabilities and applicable statutory conditions to determine whether voluntary strike-off is an appropriate closure route.

2

Pending Compliance & Liability Review

Step 2

The company's pending ROC filings, tax obligations, creditor dues, employee liabilities, bank accounts and other statutory responsibilities are reviewed and addressed as applicable.

3

Board & Shareholder Approval

Step 3

The company completes the required board approval and obtains a special resolution or consent of members holding at least 75% of the paid-up share capital, as applicable.

4

Preparation of Closure Documents

Step 4

The prescribed indemnity bonds, director affidavits, statement of accounts, shareholder approval records and other required supporting documents are prepared and verified.

5

Form STK-2 Filing with C-PACE

Step 5

The voluntary strike-off application is submitted through the MCA portal with the prescribed attachments, applicable government fee, digital signatures and professional certification.

6

Application Processing & Dissolution

Step 6

C-PACE processes the application and follows the applicable public notice procedure. If the application is accepted and statutory requirements are completed, the company's name is removed from the Register of Companies and the company stands dissolved.

Eligibility

Company Has Not Commenced Business

A company that has failed to commence business within one year of incorporation may qualify for voluntary strike-off, subject to the applicable legal conditions.

No Business Operations for Two Financial Years

A company that has not carried on any business or operation during the two immediately preceding financial years and has not applied for dormant company status under Section 455 may qualify.

All Liabilities Extinguished

The company must settle and extinguish all its liabilities before submitting the voluntary strike-off application under Section 248(2).

Required Member Approval

The company must obtain approval through a special resolution or consent of members representing at least 75% of the paid-up share capital, as prescribed.

No Disqualifying Legal Proceedings

The company must not fall under the statutory restrictions or exclusions applicable to voluntary strike-off, including relevant pending winding-up or other disqualifying proceedings.

Compliance with Section 249 Restrictions

The company must satisfy the statutory restrictions relating to recent name changes, registered office shifts, asset disposals, business activities and pending compromise or arrangement proceedings.

Note: Certain companies are excluded from voluntary strike-off under the Companies Act and applicable rules, including listed companies, companies registered under Section 8, companies with pending inspection or investigation proceedings and other prescribed categories. Additional restrictions may apply to companies with outstanding charges, regulatory obligations or pending legal matters. Eligibility must be assessed before filing. Strike-off is not a substitute for winding up where the company has unresolved assets, liabilities or creditor claims.

Required Documents Checklist

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies as proof of the company's legal registration.

Company PAN Card

PAN card of the Private Limited Company for identity and statutory verification.

Directors' PAN & Identity Proof

PAN cards and applicable identity details of all directors for preparing the prescribed closure declarations.

Company Master Data & CIN

Corporate Identification Number (CIN), registered office details and current company information from MCA records.

Statement of Accounts – Form STK-8

Statement of accounts containing the company's assets and liabilities, prepared up to the prescribed date and certified by a practising Chartered Accountant.

Bank Account Closure Proof

Bank account closure confirmation or other applicable bank records supporting the company's financial closure position.

Latest Financial Statements

Available financial statements and accounting records required for reviewing the company's financial position and pending obligations.

ROC Filing Records

Copies or details of applicable filed annual returns, financial statements and other statutory MCA filings.

Tax & Statutory Dues Details

Details and supporting records relating to outstanding income tax, GST, TDS and other applicable statutory obligations.

Creditor & Liability Details

Details and settlement records of loans, creditors, employee dues and other liabilities requiring clearance before strike-off.

Board Resolution

Board resolution approving the proposal for voluntary strike-off and authorising the relevant director to complete the application process.

Special Resolution / Member Consent

Copy of the special resolution or written consent of members holding at least 75% of paid-up share capital, as applicable.

Indemnity Bond – Form STK-3

Prescribed indemnity bond executed by the directors in accordance with the applicable strike-off rules.

Affidavit – Form STK-4

Affidavit from every director containing the required declarations and confirmations for the voluntary strike-off application.

Pending Litigation Statement

Statement containing details of pending litigation, if any, as required under the applicable rules and application process.

Regulatory NOC / Additional Documents

No-objection certificate, regulatory approval or other supporting documents wherever required based on the company's business activity and legal status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Company strike-off is the legal process of removing a company's name from the Register of Companies maintained by the Registrar of Companies. Once the statutory process is completed and the name is removed, the company stands dissolved under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013.

A company can apply voluntarily for removal of its name under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016, by filing Form STK-2.

A company may qualify if it has not commenced business within one year of incorporation or has not carried on any business or operation during the two immediately preceding financial years and has not applied for dormant company status under Section 455. It must also satisfy the other statutory conditions for voluntary strike-off.

No. The company must extinguish all its liabilities before filing a voluntary strike-off application under Section 248(2). Outstanding creditor dues, loans, employee payments and applicable statutory liabilities should be reviewed and settled before proceeding.

Form STK-2 is the prescribed MCA application used by an eligible company to request voluntary removal of its name from the Register of Companies. The application is processed through the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE).

The prescribed MCA filing fee for Form STK-2 is generally ₹10,000. Professional charges, pending compliance costs and other applicable expenses are separate. The applicable fee should be confirmed on the MCA portal at the time of filing.

Yes. The company must obtain approval through a special resolution or consent of members representing at least 75% of the paid-up share capital, as prescribed under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.

After submission, C-PACE reviews the application and follows the prescribed statutory process, including public notice and consideration of objections. If the application is accepted and the process is completed, the Registrar removes the company's name and issues the applicable dissolution notification.

Pending statutory filings should be reviewed and applicable outstanding compliance addressed before submitting Form STK-2. The company's filing history and applicable requirements must be checked to determine which returns and financial statements need to be completed before filing.

Yes. In certain circumstances, an aggrieved person, company or member may apply to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for restoration of the company's name under Section 252 of the Companies Act, 2013, subject to the applicable grounds, limitation periods and legal requirements.

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