Company Winding-Up Cost Calculator
Compare the two ways to close a company — a fast, cheap strike-off (STK-2 / Form 24) versus a full voluntary liquidation under the IBC — with an all-in cost estimate live, in one screen.
Cost breakdown
Strike-Off · Private Company| Component | Amount |
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Get your company wound up, end to end
We assess the right route, clear pending filings and file STK-2 / Form 24 or run the IBC liquidation for you.
Disclaimer: Indicative estimate only. Government fees are as notified (STK-2 ₹10,000 / Form 24 ₹500). Voluntary-liquidation figures include a typical insolvency-professional / liquidator fee and public-announcement cost that vary with the size of the estate, assets to realise and creditors to settle. Professional fee quoted on assessment.
Strike-off vs voluntary liquidation
There are two clean ways to close a company. A strike-off (Form STK-2 for companies, Form 24 for LLPs) simply removes the name from the register — it is fast and cheap but only allowed when the entity is dormant with NIL assets and liabilities. A voluntary liquidation under the IBC is a formal wind-up run by a licensed liquidator who realises assets and settles creditors before dissolution — it is far costlier and meant for companies that actually have something to distribute.
| Government fee — Company (STK-2) | ₹10,000 |
| Government fee — LLP (Form 24) | ₹500 |
| Professional fee — Company | ₹9,999 |
| Professional fee — LLP | ₹6,999 |
| Per pending annual filing | ₹3,000 / yr |
| Insolvency Professional / liquidator fee | ₹1,00,000+ |
| Public announcement & notices | ₹15,000 |
| Professional fee (advisory & filing) | ₹49,999 |
| Per pending annual filing | ₹3,000 / yr |
Two worked examples
For a strike-off the total is government fee + professional fee + (pending filings × ₹3,000). For a voluntary liquidation, add the liquidator fee and public announcement on top of a heavier advisory fee. Here are two common cases:
Key terms explained
Form STK-2
The application a company files with the ROC to strike its name off the register. It needs a special resolution, indemnity bond, affidavits and a statement of accounts, plus a ₹10,000 government fee. LLPs use the equivalent Form 24 (₹500).
IBC voluntary liquidation
A formal wind-up under Section 59 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code for a solvent company. A licensed liquidator is appointed to realise assets, settle all creditors and then apply to the NCLT for dissolution.
Must clear dues first
Neither route is available while annual returns are overdue or dues are outstanding. Strike-off needs a NIL asset & liability position; liquidation needs every creditor paid before the company can be dissolved.
~₹21k vs ₹1.5L+
A dormant company strikes off for roughly ₹20,000–₹21,000 all-in, while a full voluntary liquidation runs ₹1.5 lakh and up because of the mandatory liquidator and public-announcement costs — so pick strike-off whenever the entity qualifies.
What is the difference between strike-off and voluntary liquidation?
Strike-off under section 248 is the quick, low-cost route for a company with no business and no liabilities. Voluntary liquidation under section 59 of the IBC is a formal process with an appointed liquidator, public announcements and creditor claims — used when there are assets to realise or liabilities to settle.
When can I not use strike-off?
Where the company has assets or liabilities to deal with, has been carrying on business, has pending litigation or an ongoing inspection, or is a Section 8 company. Those cases go to voluntary liquidation.
What does voluntary liquidation cost?
Considerably more than strike-off — an insolvency professional's fee as liquidator, public announcement costs, valuation where assets are involved, and filings with the ROC and IBBI throughout. The process typically runs 9 to 12 months.
Do directors stay liable after closure?
The indemnity given in the strike-off application keeps directors liable for any liability that surfaces later. Liquidation, done properly, gives a cleaner break because claims are called for and settled during the process.
What should be done before applying either way?
Settle statutory dues and creditors, close bank accounts, surrender GST and other registrations, complete all pending ROC and income-tax filings, and prepare a nil statement of accounts not older than 30 days.
Disclaimer: This tool gives indicative results for general guidance only and is not professional advice. Please verify with a qualified CA before acting on the numbers.