Close a Private Limited Company
Strike-off is the simplest way to close a Pvt Ltd company that has no liabilities, no ongoing legal proceedings, and no business activity for the previous two financial years. It is filed under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 via Form STK-2.
What this filing does
Strike-off is the simplest way to close a Pvt Ltd company that has no liabilities, no ongoing legal proceedings, and no business activity for the previous two financial years. It is filed under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 via Form STK-2.
Companies that have ongoing operations, debts, or pending lawsuits cannot use strike-off — they must go through voluntary liquidation via NCLT, which is more involved. We refer those out.
Common reasons founders file this
- The company has not carried on business for the last two financial years.
- All bank accounts have been closed.
- There are no pending creditor claims, lawsuits, or tax disputes.
- All directors are reachable and willing to sign affidavits.
Documents we will need
Most of these you can scan or photograph from your phone. We list everything in your engagement letter so nothing is collected later as a surprise.
- Director affidavits in Form STK-4 (we draft these).
- Indemnity bond from each director in Form STK-3 (we draft).
- Statement of accounts certified by a Chartered Accountant (within 30 days of application).
- Bank account closure certificate.
- Special resolution from shareholders (75% majority) — we draft.
- PAN, IT return acknowledgements for the last two years (or NIL declaration).
Stage by stage
- 01.
Eligibility check & engagement
Day 1–3We confirm the company is eligible — no operations for two years, no liabilities, no litigation. The engagement letter follows.
- 02.
Affidavits, indemnities, resolutions
Day 4–14We draft STK-3, STK-4, and the special resolution. Directors sign on plain paper and notarise the affidavits.
- 03.
STK-2 filed
Day 15–20STK-2 is filed with MCA along with all supporting documents and government fee. A Practising Company Secretary signs the form.
- 04.
Public notice & strike-off
Day 21–120MCA publishes a public notice in the Official Gazette inviting objections. If none are received within 30 days, the Registrar strikes the company's name from the register and dissolves it.
Our fee — from ₹10,000
Per company. Excludes CA-certified financials, which the company's auditor or any practising CA can issue.
What you receive
- Filed STK-2 with MCA acknowledgement.
- Gazette publication confirmation.
- Final order of strike-off and dissolution.
- Closure pack (resolutions, affidavits, indemnities).
Frequently asked
What if we still have a small bank balance or some assets?+
The company must be debt-free and asset-light for strike-off. Small balances should be paid out to shareholders before applying. Significant assets need formal disposal — for those, voluntary liquidation via NCLT is the right route.
Will the directors face any disqualification?+
Strike-off itself does not disqualify directors. But if the company has unfiled annual returns for the last two years, the directors may already be disqualified under Section 164(2). We check your filing history at the briefing stage.
How long does the whole process take?+
Typically 90–120 days. The bottleneck is the 30-day public objection window after the Gazette publication.
Can a struck-off company be revived later?+
Yes, but only by applying to the NCLT within 20 years of strike-off. Revival is expensive and discretionary. If there is any chance you'll need the company again, voluntary dormant status (Section 455) is a better choice than strike-off.
Begin your close a private limited company.
The online form takes a few minutes. Save and resume anytime. No payment is taken until the full fee, including any pass-through items, has been shown alongside the engagement letter.