Legal Alert: Abandoning an inactive company without filing for formal closure (Form STK-2) can lead to Director Disqualification for 5 years and blocking of your DIN under Section 248.
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Close Your Inactive Company. Legally Strike Off.

If your company is not doing business, formally close it by filing Form STK-2. Stop paying annual audit fees, avoid MCA penalties, and protect your Director DIN.

Fast-Track Strike Off

For clean companies with ZERO pending ROC filings (AOC-4/MGT-7) and zero liabilities.

₹4,999 / + ₹10,000 Govt Fee
  • Preparation of Statement of Accounts
  • Drafting STK-3 (Indemnity) & STK-4
  • MCA Form STK-2 Filing
  • MCA Status Tracked till "Struck Off"
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Strike Off + Compliance

For companies that have NOT filed their recent ROC Annual Returns and need to clear backlogs before closure.

₹9,999 / + Govt Fees
  • Everything in Fast-Track Plan
  • Filing of Pending AOC-4 & MGT-7
  • Clearing Director DIN KYC issues
  • Liaison for Penalty Adjudication
Stop MCA Penalties
Save Director DIN
Complete Legal Peace

Why Should You Close Legally?

A company exists as a separate legal entity until the government legally dissolves it. Abandoning it without a formal "Strike Off" creates immense legal risk.

Avoid Director Disqualification

If an inactive company fails to file its annual returns for 3 consecutive years, the MCA will aggressively disqualify the directors for 5 years. You will be barred from starting or joining any new company in India.

Stop Mounting Penalties

Even if your company has zero transactions, you are legally required to file Auditor's Reports and MCA Returns every year. Non-filing incurs compounding penalties of ₹100 per day for each form. Striking off freezes this liability.

Save Annual Maintenance Costs

An inactive company is a financial drain. You have to pay fees for yearly statutory audits, maintaining the registered office, bank account charges, and CA consultation fees. Closure cuts these expenses to zero.

No Unexpected Legal Notices

Active companies are constantly subject to scrutiny by the Income Tax Department and GST authorities. A formally "Struck Off" company is legally dissolved, meaning you get peace of mind and no surprise government notices.

How It Works

The Formal Closure Process

We meticulously handle the drafting, affidavits, and MCA submissions. A typical strike-off takes 3 to 4 months for final government approval.

Step 1: Check Eligibility & Clear Dues

The company must not have started business within 1 year of incorporation, OR must not have done business for the last 2 years. All liabilities (bank loans, vendor dues) must be settled and the bank account must be closed.

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Step 2: Statement of Accounts

Our Chartered Accountant prepares a "Statement of Accounts" showing zero assets and zero liabilities, dated no earlier than 30 days from the application date.

Step 3: Board Resolution & Affidavits

We draft the Board Resolution to close the company. All directors must sign an Indemnity Bond (Form STK-3) on stamp paper and an Affidavit (Form STK-4) confirming zero liabilities.

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Step 4: STK-2 Filing & Gazette

We file Form STK-2 with the ROC. The ROC verifies the form, publishes a public notice in the Official Gazette, and if no objections are received within 30 days, officially strikes off the company.

Required Documents

Upload these to your secure client portal. We will prepare the Affidavits and Indemnity bonds for notarization.

Active DSC

An active Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate of the authorized director to e-sign STK-2.

Director Identity Proofs

PAN Card and Aadhaar Card of all existing directors of the company.

Bank Closure Certificate

A statement from your bank confirming that the company's current account has been closed with nil balance.

NOC from Authorities (If applicable)

If the company is regulated by RBI, SEBI, or IRDAI, an NOC from them is required.

What if I have ongoing operations?

The Fast-Track Strike Off (STK-2) is ONLY for defunct/inactive companies. If your company has ongoing operations, pending litigations, or massive unpaid debts, you cannot use this route. You must opt for Voluntary Winding Up or the Insolvency and Bankruptcy process.