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Winding Up – Company

Winding Up of a Company is the legal process of closing a company by settling liabilities, disposing assets, and removing its name from the Register of Companies (ROC) under the Companies Act, 2013.
It’s ideal for companies that are inactive, non-operational, or no longer required.

Winding Up – Company​

✅ Types of Company Winding Up

1️⃣ Voluntary Winding Up (Strike Off – STK-2)

  • No business activity

  • No outstanding liabilities

  • Directors initiate closure

2️⃣ Winding Up by Tribunal (NCLT)

  • Insolvency or inability to pay debts

  • Legal disputes or statutory defaults

  • Court/authority-driven process

(Most small & inactive companies opt for Strike Off – STK-2)

🏢 Who Can Apply for Winding Up?

✔ Private Limited Company
✔ One Person Company (OPC)
✔ Public Limited Company (limited cases)

❌ LLPs follow a separate closure process

📋 Documents Required

  • Board Resolution for closure

  • Shareholders’ Special Resolution

  • Affidavit & Indemnity Bond by Directors

  • Statement of Accounts (certified)

  • Auditor’s Certificate

  • PAN, Aadhaar & DSC of Directors

  • Application Form STK-2

🛠️ Company Winding Up Process (Strike Off)

1️⃣ Eligibility check & compliance review
2️⃣ Clear liabilities & close bank accounts
3️⃣ Pass Board & Shareholder resolutions
4️⃣ Prepare documents & affidavits
5️⃣ File STK-2 with MCA
6️⃣ ROC notice & public objection period
7️⃣ Company name struck off

⏱️ Timeline

🕒 2–4 months (subject to ROC processing)

⚠️ Important Conditions

  • No pending litigation

  • No outstanding loans or dues

  • All statutory filings up to date

  • Company must not have started business (in some cases)

💼 How We Help You

✔ Eligibility assessment
✔ End-to-end documentation
✔ Auditor coordination
✔ STK-2 filing & follow-up
✔ ROC representation
✔ Closure confirmation support

💡 Why Close a Company Properly?

  • Avoid late fees & penalties

  • No future compliance burden

  • Clean exit for directors

  • Peace of mind

Close Your Company the Right Way

👉 Contact us today for smooth, compliant & hassle-free company winding up.