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Striking off a company means officially closing it by removing its name from the government’s records maintained by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). After strike off, the company no longer exists as a legal entity and is free from future compliance or tax filings.
This process is governed under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013, and is a quicker and simpler way to close an inactive company compared to full winding-up.
It can be:
There are two modes to strike off a company:
1 .Voluntary Strike Off
If a company has stopped doing business and wants to shut down formally, it can apply for strike off by filing Form STK-2 with the ROC. This is the most common method used by startups and private limited companies that are no longer operating.
Conditions to apply:
2. Suo Motu (Compulsory) Strike Off by ROC
The Registrar of Companies may strike off a company on its own if:
Once struck off, the company is no longer allowed to operate, hold assets, or enter into contracts.
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Once struck off, the company is not required to file annual returns.
The entire process typically completes within 90 days, subject to ROC processing
Directors are relieved from their responsibilities associated with the company
Eliminates the risk of incurring penalties for non-filing of returns
The process is economical, with a government fee of ₹10,000
Allows promoters to redirect capital and effort toward new or active ventures without compliance burdens.
The company’s name becomes unavailable for use by others
The company is legally dissolved and ceases to exist
Restoring a struck-off company requires an appeal to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
A strike off may negatively affect the credit history of directors, especially if liabilities were unresolved
Directors remain liable for any fraudulent activities conducted during the company’s existence
Any remaining assets become government property
Pass Board Resolution
Settle Dues & Close Bank A/c
Prepare Documents
File Form STK-2
ROC Processes Strike Off
A compliance manager will get in touch with you to collect your documents along with a simple checklist. You need to fill up that checklist and submit along with your documents for verification. Our team of experts will verify the documents provided by you and take the procedure further. The compliance manager dedicated to you will keep you updated on the progress of Striking of a Company throughout the process.
Once all the documents and details provided by you are verified we will proceed with the filing of all the pending forms and documents such as form AOC 4 and MGT 7 I.e. for Annual returns and FInancial statements. We will also prepare documents from our side like indemnity bond in SKT 3 and affidavit in form SKT 4 and after that we will file an application for strike off company in form SKT 2 along with all the necessary documents.
Once we have filed the application for strike off, the ROC will issue a public notice shall be issued by ROC inviting objections to the proposed Strike off, if any. Once the ROC is satisfied with all the provisions for realization of all the amounts due to the company and for the payment or discharging of its liabilities, the Registrar shall strike off the name and dissolve the Company. Notice of striking off and its dissolution will be published in the Official Gazette.
It means legally removing the company’s name from the MCA register, effectively dissolving it.
Companies that are inactive or not carrying on any business for the last two financial years and have no liabilities can apply.
Strike off is a simpler process for inactive companies, while winding up involves a formal liquidation process.
Form STK-2 is used for applying for voluntary strike off.
Typically, it takes around 90 days, subject to ROC processing and any objections received.
Yes, the government fee for filing Form STK-2 is ₹10,000.
No, all liabilities must be settled before applying.
Yes, all pending statutory filings must be completed.
Any remaining assets become the property of the government.
The name becomes unavailable for others to use.
Yes, by filing an appeal with the NCLT within 20 years of strike off.
Yes, GST registration must be surrendered prior to application.
The company must address the reasons for rejection and may reapply.
No, the Directors Identification Number (DIN) remains active unless disqualified.
Yes, ongoing legal proceedings can delay or prevent the process.
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