Next dueCompany / ROC
30 OCTAOC-4 · Financial statements · FY 2025-26in 11 days 31 OCTMSME-1 · Dues to MSMEs · Apr–Sep 2026in 12 days 21 NOVITR filing · Audit cases · AY 2026-27 · extended from 31 Octin 33 days 29 NOVMGT-7 / 7A · Annual return · FY 2025-26in 41 days 30 JUNDPT-3 · Return of deposits · FY 2026-27in 254 days 30 SEPAGM · Annual general meeting · FY 2026-27in 346 days 20 OCTGSTR-3B · Summary return · Sep 2026tomorrow 21 OCTTax Audit Report · Form 3CA/3CB · AY 2026-27 · extended from 30 Sepin 2 days
All due dates
Checklist

Company Strike-Off / Closure Checklist

Voluntarily remove a defunct company from the ROC register with all clearances and Form STK-2 documents in place.

COMPANY STRIKE-OFF / CLOSURE CHECKLIST

Voluntary removal of a company’s name from the register under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 via Form STK-2.

Eligibility & Pre-Conditions

  • ☐ Company has no business/operations for the last 2 financial years or since incorporation
  • ☐ All liabilities extinguished and bank accounts closed
  • ☐ No pending litigation or prosecutions
  • ☐ Overdue annual filings (AOC-4/MGT-7) completed up to the closure year

Internal Approvals

  • ☐ Board resolution approving strike-off
  • ☐ Extinguish all liabilities before passing member resolution
  • ☐ Special resolution or consent of 75% members by paid-up capital

Supporting Documents

  • ☐ Statement of accounts (Form STK-8) certified by a CA, not older than 30 days
  • ☐ Indemnity bond by every director in Form STK-3
  • ☐ Affidavit by every director in Form STK-4
  • ☐ Bank account closure certificate
  • ☐ No-objection from concerned regulatory authorities, if applicable

Filing

  • ☐ File Form STK-2 with prescribed fee and attachments
  • ☐ PAN card copy of the company attached
  • ☐ Monitor MCA/Registrar notice STK-7 for public objection period

Note: Strike-off is not available to Section 8 companies, listed companies, or entities with charges/inspections pending. Directors remain personally liable for undischarged liabilities even after strike-off.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Company/entity
  • Period/date
  • Responsible person

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

This is a general, editable template for convenience only — not legal advice. For anything material, have a professional review it. TaxClue isn't liable for how it's used.