Form STK-2 Company Strike-Off & Voluntary Closure

Enables defunct or inoperative corporate entities to voluntarily dissolve their corporate shell and remove their name from the ROC register cleanly without prolonged court winding-up.

Companies that have failed to commence business within 1 year of incorporation, or have not carried on business for 2 consecutive financial years without applying for dormant status.

• Zero assets and zero liabilities statement certified by CA in Form STK-8 (< 30 days old)
• Form STK-3 (Indemnity Bond) executed by all directors on requisite state stamp paper
• Form STK-4 (Affidavit) executed by all directors on state stamp paper and notarized
• Certified true copy of Special Resolution passed by 75% shareholders in terms of paid-up capital
• Bank account closure certificate from all corporate commercial bankers
• Indemnity against any future tax/regulatory liabilities

1. Step 1: Audit books; extinguish all liabilities, commercial debts, and close corporate bank accounts
2. Step 2: Convene EGM and pass special resolution with 75% shareholder approval; file Form MGT-14
3. Step 3: Obtain CA certified statement of accounts in Form STK-8; execute STK-3 indemnity and STK-4 affidavits
4. Step 4: Launch Form STK-2 on MCA V3; attach STK-8, STK-3, STK-4, special resolution, and bank closure letters
5. Step 5: Affix Director and certifying professional DSCs (CA/CS); submit with ₹10,000 statutory fee
6. Step 6: ROC publishes public notice in Form STK-6; upon 30 days with no objection, ROC issues STK-7 dissolution notice