Form MSC-1 Dormant Company Status
Allows an inactive company formed for a future project or to hold intellectual property/assets to obtain statutory 'Dormant' status, maintaining corporate identity with minimal compliance and immunity from strike-off.
Section 455, Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014
Republic of India (Central Portal)
3 to 5 Business Days
Why This Statutory Filing Is Required
Allows an inactive company formed for a future project or to hold intellectual property/assets to obtain statutory 'Dormant' status, maintaining corporate identity with minimal compliance and immunity from strike-off.
Who This Service Is For & Statutory Eligibility
Companies with no significant accounting transactions for the last 2 financial years, zero outstanding public deposits, secured loans, or tax litigation.
Prerequisites & Mandatory Documents Checklist
- Certified true copy of Special Resolution passed with 3/4th majority or consent of 75% shareholders
- Statutory Auditor Certificate confirming Statement of Affairs and zero public deposits/secured loans
- Audited financial statements not older than 30 days prior to application date
- No-objection certificate from regulatory authorities (SEBI/RBI if applicable)
- Class 3 DSC of Director and certifying PCS
Step-by-Step Portal Execution Procedure
- Step 1: Convene general meeting and pass special resolution approving dormant status
- Step 2: File Form MGT-14 with the ROC within 30 days of passing the special resolution
- Step 3: Obtain auditor certificate certifying nil operational liabilities and liquid assets
- Step 4: Launch electronic Form MSC-1 on MCA V3; attach auditor certificate and resolution
- Step 5: Affix Director and PCS DSCs; submit; ROC issues Certificate of Status of Dormant Company (MSC-2)
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- Independent Chartered Accountant / Company Secretary Verification
- Electronic Form Pre-Scrutiny & Error Reconciliation
- Digitally Signed Portal Upload with SRN Acknowledgement Delivery
Government Fees & Disbursements
Small Company / OPC: ₹1,000; Other Companies: ₹2,000.
Statutory Penalties for Non-Compliance
A company remaining inactive without obtaining Section 455 dormant status faces suo-moto strike-off notices under Section 248. A dormant company remaining inactive for 5 consecutive years is struck off under Section 455(6).