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.

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