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Closure of Private Limited Company

Formally dissolve your non-operational Pvt Ltd by striking its name off ROC records via Form STK-2.

Companies Act, 2013 • STK-2 Filing • Director Protection

@ Rs. 6,999 – 14,999 *

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Company Closure Certificate

STK-2 Filed with MCA

Indemnity Bond & Affidavit

Board & Shareholder Resolution

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The Importance of Legal Closure (FTE)

The Fast Track Exit (FTE) route via Form STK-2 is the simplified way to close a non-operational Private Limited Company. Failure to formally close means mandatory annual filings continue, heavy penalties accrue, and directors remain liable. Legal striking off removes all future compliance burdens and protects directors.

Key Benefits of Formal Company Closure

Removes legal hassles and avoids continuing non-compliance

Protects directors from future penalties and liabilities

Formal closure frees the company from all statutory obligations

Stops unnecessary financial losses (audit/filing fees)

Pre-Requisites for Striking Off (Form STK-2)

Form INC-20A for Commencement of Business should have been filed

Annual ROC Return Filings should be up to date

Company should be inoperative for more than 2 consecutive financial years (or 1 year for FTE)

Bank Account of the Company should be closed and Statement of Accounts prepared

Latest filed Income Tax Returns, Indemnity Bond, and Affidavit prepared

DIN of all Directors should be in 'APPROVED' status

One valid Digital Signature (DSC) of an existing Director

Lawizer Deliverables

  • All filed e-forms with MCA (e.g., Form STK-2)
  • MCA payment challan for closure fees
  • Company Closure Certificate (Confirmation of Striking Off)
  • Drafted Indemnity Bond and Affidavit documents
  • Board and Shareholder Resolution for voluntary closure

Frequently Asked Questions

When the existence of a Private Limited Company as a legal entity comes to an end, it is known as closure of the company. This is typically achieved via the Striking Off or Winding Up process.

Closure is voluntary under Fast Track Exit (FTE). Winding up may be voluntary or court-ordered with a liquidator. Dissolution is the final legal termination of a company, often initiated by the court.

Even if business stops, the company remains legally active until ROC approves closure (STK-2). Filing ensures removal from MCA records and exemption from further annual compliance filings, avoiding penalties.

An MCA initiative for simplified and faster voluntary closure of inoperative companies (Pvt Ltd) by filing Form STK-2.

Any Private Limited Company (not Section 8) that has been inoperative for over one year since incorporation or one year prior to the application can apply for closure.

ROC filing fee for Form STK-2 is ₹10,000. Notary and Stamp Paper charges may vary (approximately ₹1,200–₹1,500).

Application for striking off, Board Resolution, Special Resolution (Shareholders), Director's Affidavit, Indemnity Bond, and Statement of Assets & Liabilities.

Form STK-2 must be filed with the ROC office within 30 days from the date of signing the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.