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Closure of a Private limited company

If the company owners or directors decide to discontinue or wind up the business, they may consider for the options of the closure. Most feasible or easiest way to close a company is striking off its name from Register of Companies. This is preferable when a company is inoperative for a certain period. Other options include a winding-up petition, however that involves more time, investment and compliance.

On approval of the strike off, the company’s name is removed from the register and thus, it is not existent in the eyes of laws. The company must fulfill all the compliance before proceeding for the strike-off application. The application is accompanied by various documents and requires assistance from the professional.

Ways of winding up of a company in India

Winding up

This option is preferred when the company is operational and holds assets and liabilities. It requires approval from members, directors, and creditors, along with the appointment of a liquidator to manage the company’s affairs throughout the process. This method is often time-consuming.

Striking off

Striking off is preferred for companies with minimal or no external liabilities. A company that has been inactive since incorporation or for the past two years may apply for strike-off, commonly known as a fast-track exit. The key conditions are that the company must have no assets or liabilities and must comply with all relevant legal provisions.

Documents required for strike-off of company

Incorporation Documents

Company’s MoA – AoA, Certificate of Incorporation, PAN card and other registration certificates

Accounting Information

The financial statement of the Company for the most recent year, prepared prior to 30 days of filing the application

Details of Activity

Details whether the company has been operative for any period. If yes, since when the operations are discontinued

Legal Liabilities

A statement regarding pending litigations, if any involving the company

NOC from Creditors

The company must provide NOC for closure from creditors, if any
(Draft to be provided by LW experts)

NOC from Regulatory Bodies

NoC for closure to be obtained from Income Tax Department, SEBI, RBI, etc. if relevant

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Frequently Asked Questions

The application can be filed only after the company has fully repaid or settled all its liabilities and obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from its creditors. Additionally, a meeting must be held where all directors pass a special resolution, or at least 75% of the members by paid-up share capital give their consent for the closure.

The Registrar of Companies may remove a company’s name from the register if there is reasonable cause to believe that:

  • The company failed to commence business within one year of incorporation; or

  • The company has not carried on any business or operations for the two immediately preceding financial years and has not applied for dormant status during that period.


Closure is the most suitable option for a non-operational company, as it:

  • Eliminates ongoing compliance costs

  • Avoids the risk of non-compliance

  • Prevents hefty penalties and legal prosecutions

  • Reduces the risk of future defaults

After the application is filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, it typically takes around 90 days for the company to be struck off from MCA records. Once the Registrar of Companies (RoC) approves the strike-off, a notice is published on the MCA website, allowing time for any objections or representations from third parties.
RoC will publish a list of companies struck off in the Official Gazette. The Company under fast-track exit mode will be considered closed from the date of publication of the notice in Official Gazette.
The closing documents have to be filed within 30 days from the date of signing of the assets and liabilities statement.
It is necessary to intimate the Registrar for the closure of Private Limited Company to update the MCA data and make company free from all its legal compliances.
Fast Track Exit is a scheme introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for inactive companies to wind up and get their names struck off from the MCA record with lesser formalities.

If a company is struck off due to default, it must apply to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to restore its status from “struck off” to “active.” The application must include valid reasons justifying the default and requesting reinstatement.

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