Company Closure Compliance

✅ Legally Close Your Company with 100% Compliance

Winding up a company is a critical legal step that involves more than just stopping operations. Whether you’re closing a dormant company, startup, LLP, or private limited company, it’s essential to ensure Company Closure Compliance with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Income Tax Department, GST authorities, and other regulatory bodies.

At [Your Company Name], we specialize in providing complete Company Closure Compliance services to ensure your business is lawfully and smoothly dissolved. Our expert team handles documentation, filings, tax clearances, and legal closure under the Companies Act, 2013, and LLP Act, 2008.

 

📌 Scope of Work – Company Closure Compliance

Our end-to-end Company Closure Compliance services include the following:

🔹 Assessment & Eligibility Check

  • Review of company’s financials, compliance status, and pending obligations

  • Determine closure route: Strike Off or Winding Up

  • Eligibility check under Section 248 of the Companies Act or Fast Track Exit

🔹 Documentation & Preparation

  • Board resolution for closure initiation

  • Special resolution passed by shareholders

  • Preparation of Indemnity Bond, Affidavits, and No Objection Certificates

  • Final financial statements and declaration of nil liabilities

🔹 Filing with ROC / MCA

  • Filing Form STK-2 for strike off

  • Filing Form GNL-2, MGT-14, and related attachments

  • Liaison with Registrar of Companies for approval

🔹 Tax & Regulatory Clearance

  • PAN & GST surrender, if applicable

  • Filing of pending Income Tax returns, TDS returns, and GST returns

  • Closure of EPFO, ESIC, Shops & Establishments registration

🔹 Bank & Legal Formalities

  • Bank account closure certificate

  • Settlement of creditors, if any

  • Intimation to stakeholders and removal from vendor/client databases

🔹 Post-Closure Compliance

  • Digital closure certificate tracking

  • Archive of company documents

  • Legal advisory on liabilities post closure

 

🔄 Company Closure Compliance Process

Our Company Closure Compliance process ensures a seamless and stress-free exit from the business ecosystem.

1️ Initial Consultation & Assessment

  • Understand company history, active/inactive status, financials, and legal standing.

2️ Route Selection

  • Determine whether the company qualifies for strike off or requires voluntary liquidation.

3️ Document Drafting & Execution

  • Draft board/shareholder resolutions, affidavits, indemnity bond, and closure applications.

4️ Filing & ROC Approvals

  • Submit STK-2 and supporting forms to ROC/MCA portal.

  • Track application status and respond to queries if raised.

5️ Clearances from Tax & Statutory Bodies

  • File final tax returns.

  • Surrender PAN, TAN, GST, and close statutory registrations.

6️ Closure Certificate & Document Archival

  • Obtain digital closure certificate from ROC.

  • Safely archive all regulatory and financial records.

 

🏢 Who Needs Company Closure Compliance Services?

Our Company Closure Compliance services are ideal for:

  • Dormant companies with no operations for 2+ years

  • Startups shutting down post MVP/funding stage

  • LLPs or Private Limited Companies no longer in business

  • Family businesses or small firms transitioning to other structures

  • Companies with ROC non-compliance wishing to exit legally

 

✅ Why Choose Us for Company Closure Compliance?

  • 📑 All documentation, legal drafting & filings handled by professionals

  • 🕒 Fastest turnaround with 100% online process

  • 💼 Experienced CS, CA, and legal experts on board

  • 💵 Transparent pricing—no hidden charges

  • 🤝 Liaison with MCA, GST, Income Tax & Bank authorities

  • 💬 End-to-end handholding till closure certificate

 

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Company Closure Compliance

1. What is Company Closure Compliance?

Company Closure Compliance refers to all legal, regulatory, financial, and administrative steps required to officially shut down a company in India under the applicable laws.

2. What are the modes of company closure?

The most common routes are:

  • Strike Off (Fast Track Exit) under Section 248

  • Voluntary Winding Up by members or creditors

  • Liquidation under IBC, if applicable

3. What is Form STK-2?

Form STK-2 is used to apply for strike off of a company with the ROC under Section 248 of the Companies Act.

4. Can an LLP also be closed under Company Closure Compliance?

Yes, LLPs can be closed via Form 24 under Fast Track Exit, subject to compliance.

5. What are the prerequisites for filing Form STK-2?

  • No business for the last 2 years

  • No dues or liabilities

  • No ongoing legal proceedings

  • Closure of bank accounts

6. Is GST cancellation part of Company Closure Compliance?

Yes, GST cancellation and filing of final returns (GSTR-10) are mandatory before ROC strike off.

7. Can a company with pending returns apply for closure?

No. All pending ROC, Income Tax, and GST returns must be filed before applying for company closure.

8. How long does the Company Closure Compliance process take?

The process typically takes 3–6 months, depending on document readiness and ROC approval timelines.

9. What is the role of Directors in Company Closure Compliance?

Directors must sign affidavits and indemnity bonds confirming the absence of liabilities and consent for closure.

10. Are tax clearances mandatory for company closure?

Yes, all tax dues must be cleared and final returns filed before closure. PAN and TAN are also surrendered.

11. Do I need an auditor’s certificate for company closure?

Yes, in most cases a statement of accounts certified by a Chartered Accountant is required.

12. Can a company be reactivated after closure?

No. Once a company is legally struck off, it cannot be revived unless done through NCLT in special circumstances.

13. What if a company has creditors or pending loans?

The company must first settle liabilities or take the winding-up route through tribunal proceedings.

14. Can we close a company with employees on payroll?

No. All employment contracts must be settled and PF/ESI closed before initiating company closure.

15. Is public notice mandatory for company closure?

Yes, the ROC issues a public notice in the official gazette, inviting objections for 30 days before striking off.

16. Can a startup under DPIIT also apply for strike off?

Yes, DPIIT-recognized startups can apply for strike off under the same process, ensuring Company Closure Compliance.