Strike Off Company in Shivamogga
Close a defunct or inactive company the clean way — CA/CS-managed voluntary strike-off under Section 248 via Form STK-2, with affidavits, indemnity bond and board/shareholder approvals handled end to end. A simpler, faster alternative to winding up.
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Strike Off Company in Shivamogga
RoC Bangalore — E-Wing, 2nd Floor, Kendriya Sadana, Koramangala, Bengaluru – 560034
Karnataka High Court
29 (Karnataka)
Karnataka levies Professional Tax (max ₹2,400/year). Enrollment certificate required within 30 days of incorporation.
Machenahalli Industrial Area, Areca & Spice Market, Sagar Road
Shivamogga is the "Gateway to the Malnad" — a major arecanut and spice trading centre in central Karnataka with a new airport and growing agri-industry.
What Is Strike Off Company?
A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.
Strike off is the formal way to close a company that is no longer doing business — its name is removed from the ROC register and the company is dissolved, so you stop having to file annual returns.
Under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, a company can, after extinguishing its liabilities and passing a special resolution (or with consent of 75% of members by paid-up share capital), apply to the Registrar in Form STK-2 to strike off its name from the Register of Companies.
Administered by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), through Form STK-2 filed on the MCA21 portal, governed by the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016.
Once the ROC is satisfied, it publishes the name in the Official Gazette (Form STK-7) and the company stands dissolved from that date. A wrongly struck-off company can be restored by the NCLT within the statutory window.
Quick Facts
Is This Service Right for You?
Ideal for
- Companies that never commenced business after incorporation
- Defunct or dormant companies with no ongoing operations
- OPCs and small companies the founder wants to formally close
- Companies with no assets and no outstanding liabilities
- Promoters wanting to avoid ongoing annual ROC compliance costs
- Businesses seeking a cheaper alternative to formal winding up
You may need this if
- Your company has stopped operating and you want it legally closed
- The company failed to commence business within a year of incorporation
- You want to stop the recurring annual filing and penalty exposure
- All liabilities and dues have been cleared or can be cleared
- Shareholders agree to close the company and pass a special resolution
- You want to avoid a long, costly NCLT winding-up process
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Talk to an Expert →Why Strike Off a Company?
When a company has stopped operating, keeping it alive still means annual filings, audits and penalty risk. Strike-off closes it cleanly. Here is why it matters.
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Clean Legal Closure
Strike-off removes the company from the ROC register and dissolves it — a definitive, on-record end rather than simply abandoning it.
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Stop Recurring Costs
An inactive company still owes annual ROC filings and audit fees. Closing it ends those recurring professional and filing costs.
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Avoid Penalty Build-up
Non-filing attracts late fees and, over time, director disqualification under Section 164(2). Strike-off stops the exposure growing.
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Simpler Than Winding Up
For a company with no assets or liabilities, strike-off under Section 248 is far quicker and cheaper than a formal NCLT winding-up.
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Free Up the Directors
Once dissolved, directors are released from that company's ongoing compliance obligations and can move on cleanly.
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On-Record Dissolution
Publication in the Official Gazette (Form STK-7) gives you documented proof the company has been dissolved.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Custom quote for your case
Fees depend on your business type and scope. Get a clear, itemised quote upfront — no hidden professional charges, government fee billed at actuals.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility checklist
- The company has failed to commence business within one year of incorporation, OR has not carried on any business for the two immediately preceding financial years and has not applied for dormant status
- All liabilities have been extinguished (nil, or fully cleared) before applying
- A special resolution, or consent of 75% of members in terms of paid-up share capital, approving the strike-off
- All overdue statutory returns (annual filings) are brought up to date before filing STK-2
- The company is not among the ineligible categories under the Removal of Names Rules (e.g. listed companies, companies under investigation)
- A statement of accounts (nil / near-nil position) certified by a Chartered Accountant, not older than 30 days from the STK-2 date
Everything You Need. One Professional Team.
Eligibility Assessment
Confirm the company qualifies for strike-off under Section 248 and is not in an ineligible category.
Clear Pending Compliance
Regularise overdue annual filings and dues so the company is fit to apply for strike-off.
Board Resolution
Draft and pass the board resolution approving the strike-off and authorising the application.
Shareholder Approval
Prepare the special resolution / 75% members' consent and related EGM paperwork.
Affidavits & Indemnity
Draft the STK-3 affidavit and STK-4 indemnity bond for every director, correctly notarised.
Statement of Accounts
Prepare the CA-certified statement of accounts showing the nil / near-nil position.
STK-2 Filing
File Form STK-2 with all attachments on the MCA portal under Section 248(2).
ROC Follow-up
Track the application, respond to ROC queries, and confirm the Gazette strike-off (STK-7).
What You’ll Receive
What Documents Are Required to Strike Off a Company?
Requirements are grouped by company records, director affidavits and the STK-2 filing attachments. Affidavits and the indemnity bond must be notarised. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely online.
Company Documents
Records of the company- Certificate of Incorporation, MOA & AOA
- Company PAN
- Latest / final financial statements
- Bank account closure proof / statement showing nil balance
- Board resolution & special resolution approving strike-off
Director / Signatory
For every director- PAN & Aadhaar of each director
- STK-3 affidavit (notarised) from each director
- STK-4 indemnity bond (notarised) from each director
- Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate of the authorised signatory
- Consent of 75% of members by paid-up share capital
Filing Attachments
Attached to Form STK-2- Statement of accounts (Form STK-8) certified by a CA, within 30 days
- No-objection / NOC from the relevant regulator (if applicable)
- Proof that all liabilities are extinguished
- Copy of the special resolution / members' consent
DSC is mandatory
Form STK-2 must be signed with the Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate of the authorised director. It is also certified by a practising professional (CA/CS/CMA).
Affidavits & bond must be notarised
The STK-3 affidavit and STK-4 indemnity bond are executed by every director on stamp paper and notarised before filing.
Statement of accounts is time-bound
The CA-certified statement of accounts must be made up to a date not older than 30 days before the date of the STK-2 application.
Clear liabilities first
All liabilities must be extinguished before applying. The ROC will not strike off a company that still has outstanding dues or unresolved obligations.
Overdue filings must be regularised
Bring pending annual returns and statutory filings up to date before STK-2; otherwise the application is liable to be rejected.
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We’ll identify what your case needs →How to Strike Off a Company (Step by Step)
The entire application happens online through the MCA21 portal under Section 248(2).
Eligibility & clearing liabilities
Confirm the company qualifies under Section 248, regularise overdue filings, and extinguish all liabilities (bank account closed, dues settled).
Board resolution
The board passes a resolution approving the strike-off and authorising a director to file the application.
Shareholder approval
Members pass a special resolution — or give consent representing 75% of paid-up share capital — approving the strike-off.
Prepare affidavits & indemnity
Each director executes the STK-3 affidavit and STK-4 indemnity bond, notarised; a CA certifies the statement of accounts.
File Form STK-2 with the ROC
File STK-2 on the MCA portal with all attachments, signed by DSC and certified by a professional.
ROC review & strike-off
The ROC reviews, publishes the intended removal (STK-5/STK-6), and on satisfaction strikes the name off — notified in the Official Gazette via Form STK-7. The company stands dissolved.
How Long Does Company Strike-Off Take?
| Stage | Expected Time |
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| Clearing liabilities, regularising filings & approvals | Varies by company position |
| Preparing affidavits, indemnity & statement of accounts | A few working days |
| ROC review, public notice & Gazette strike-off (STK-7) | Several months |
The overall timeline depends heavily on the company's starting position — pending filings and liabilities must be cleared first. After STK-2 is filed, the ROC issues a public notice and allows an objection period before the name is finally struck off in the Official Gazette. Actual ROC processing time is outside our control.
Key Dates — At a Glance
| Frequency | What Is Due |
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| On Approval | Name struck off the Register of Companies · Company dissolved from the Gazette (STK-7) date · Annual ROC filing obligations end |
| Keep on Record | Retain the Gazette notice as proof of dissolution · Preserve final books & records · Keep the STK-2 SRN acknowledgement |
| Director Note | Directors released from that company's compliance · Directors remain liable for pre-dissolution acts · Indemnity under STK-4 continues to apply |
| If Wrongly Struck Off | Restoration possible via the NCLT within the statutory window · An aggrieved creditor / member can apply · Company revived with filings brought up to date |
Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.
Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue
Doing It Yourself
- Confirm eligibility under Section 248 and the Removal of Names Rules
- Regularise every overdue annual filing before applying
- Draft the board and special resolutions correctly
- Execute STK-3 affidavits and STK-4 indemnity bonds for each director
- Get a CA-certified statement of accounts within the 30-day window
- File STK-2 with correct attachments and professional certification
- Handle ROC objections or resubmission queries
With TaxClue
- Expert confirms eligibility before you spend on the process
- Pending filings regularised so STK-2 is not rejected
- Resolutions drafted correctly the first time
- Affidavits & indemnity bonds prepared and notarisation guided
- Statement of accounts arranged within the 30-day window
- STK-2 prepared, professionally certified and filed for you
- ROC queries and objections handled by our team
Skip the guesswork.
Let an expert handle it →Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application
TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.
What Happens After Strike-Off?
On Approval
- Name struck off the Register of Companies
- Company dissolved from the Gazette (STK-7) date
- Annual ROC filing obligations end
Keep on Record
- Retain the Gazette notice as proof of dissolution
- Preserve final books & records
- Keep the STK-2 SRN acknowledgement
Director Note
- Directors released from that company's compliance
- Directors remain liable for pre-dissolution acts
- Indemnity under STK-4 continues to apply
If Wrongly Struck Off
- Restoration possible via the NCLT within the statutory window
- An aggrieved creditor / member can apply
- Company revived with filings brought up to date
Penalties & Consequences
What is at stake if you do not comply
- A strike-off filed with pending liabilities can be reversed and the company restored by the NCLT.
- Applying while overdue annual filings remain unregularised gets STK-2 rejected.
- A statement of accounts older than 30 days from the STK-2 date is invalid.
- Missing or unnotarised STK-3 affidavit / STK-4 indemnity bond causes rejection.
- A Section 8 company cannot be struck off in the ordinary way while its licence subsists.
Regulatory Updates 2025–26
- 2025: Strike-off of a defunct company is filed in Form STK-2; an LLP is closed using Form 24 after clearing overdue Form 8 and Form 11.
- 2025: A struck-off company can be restored by appeal to the NCLT under Section 252 within 3 years of strike-off.
Why Businesses Choose TaxClue
CA / CS Team
Qualified Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries manage the strike-off end to end.
End-to-End
From eligibility check to Gazette strike-off — fully managed, minimal effort from you.
Right Route Advice
We confirm whether strike-off, dormant status or winding up is the correct option for you.
100% Online
Everything over WhatsApp / email — no office visits required.
Transparent Fees
A clear quote upfront after a quick scope check — ₹0 hidden professional charges.
Query Handling
We track the application and respond to ROC objections on your behalf.
Your Documents Deserve Professional Care
- Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
- Access limited to the team working on your file
- Communication over secure digital channels
- Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is strike off of a company?
When can a company apply for voluntary strike-off?
What is Form STK-2?
What are STK-3 and STK-4?
What is the difference between strike-off and winding up?
Do all liabilities need to be cleared before strike-off?
Do I need to file pending annual returns before strike-off?
Can an OPC or a small company be struck off?
Can a struck-off company be revived?
Are directors of a struck-off company still liable?
Which companies cannot be struck off?
Is strike-off cheaper than winding up?
How do I strike off a company step by step?
How long does it take to strike off a company?
Can a Section 8 company be struck off?
What is the difference between strike-off and dormant status?
Can creditors object to a company being struck off?
Official Sources & Legal References
Every regulatory detail on this page — the section, forms and process — is drawn from primary law and official government sources. Verify them directly:
- MCA — Ministry of Corporate AffairsOfficial portal to file Form STK-2 and track the application
- Companies Act, 2013 — Section 248Power of Registrar to remove name of company from the register · India Code
- Removal of Names Rules, 2016Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016 — Forms STK-2 to STK-8
- MCA — Company forms downloadDownload e-Form STK-2 and related forms
Related Guides
Company Strike-Off under Section 248
Read guide ArticleRevival of a Struck-Off Company (NCLT)
Read guide ArticleKey Definitions of the Companies Act 2013
Read guide ArticleFiling Resolutions with the ROC (MGT-14)
Read guide ArticleBoard Resolution Format & Template
Read guide ArticleDrafting Minutes of a Board Meeting (SS-1)
Read guideStrike Off Company Resources — All Free
Close Your Defunct Company the Clean Way
Expert-managed voluntary strike-off under Section 248 — eligibility check, board and shareholder approvals, STK-3/STK-4 affidavits, statement of accounts and Form STK-2 filing, end to end. Free consultation, transparent quote, zero hidden charges.