Strike Off

Close Your Company / LLP Properly with Cleanfilings

If a business is no longer operational and the promoters wish to formally close it, a Strike Off may be an efficient way to remove the name of the entity from the official records, subject to legal eligibility and completion of required compliances. In India, strike off is generally used for dormant, inactive, or non-operational companies / LLPs that want to close their business in a structured and lawful manner instead of keeping annual compliance obligations running.

At Cleanfilings, we assist with Company Strike Off and LLP Strike Off by helping with eligibility review, documentation, filing preparation, board / partner approvals, and end-to-end closure support.

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We provide assistance for:

• Company Strike Off under the Companies Act / MCA process
• LLP Strike Off under the LLP closure process
• Eligibility review for strike off
• Preparation of closure documents and declarations
• Board resolution / consent drafting support
• Affidavit / indemnity / statement preparation guidance, where applicable
• Filing support for strike off forms
• Pre-closure compliance review and basic guidance
• Support for inactive or non-operational entities planning closure

What is Strike Off?

Strike Off is a legal process through which an inactive or non-operational Company or LLP applies to have its name removed from the records of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) / Registrar, subject to fulfillment of the prescribed conditions. Once the entity is struck off, it is treated as closed and is generally relieved from future routine compliance obligations, subject to the law and any pending liabilities or consequences.

When Should You Consider Strike Off?

Strike Off may be considered where:

• The company / LLP has not commenced business or is no longer carrying on business
• The promoters do not wish to continue the entity
• The entity is inactive and maintaining yearly compliance is becoming unnecessary or costly
• There are no significant ongoing business operations
• The entity is otherwise eligible for closure under the applicable legal provisions

Who Can Apply for Strike Off?

Strike off may generally be considered by:

• Private Limited Companies
• One Person Companies (OPC)
• LLPs
• Other eligible entities permitted under the applicable law and MCA process

The exact eligibility depends on whether the entity is inactive, has cleared necessary liabilities, and satisfies the legal conditions for closure.

Documents / Details Required for Strike Off

The documentation depends on the type of entity and the closure route, but commonly required documents may include:

For Company Strike Off

• Certificate of Incorporation
• PAN of the company
• Board resolution / shareholder approval documents
• Affidavit and indemnity bond, where applicable
• Statement of accounts / statement of assets and liabilities
• Bank account closure proof / no-operation details, where relevant
• Directors’ KYC documents
• Undertakings / declarations required under MCA process

For LLP Strike Off

• LLP Incorporation Certificate
• LLP Agreement
• Partners’ consent / resolution
• Statement of accounts / nil liabilities declaration
• Closure proof of bank account, where applicable
• Partners’ KYC documents
• Other declarations and documents required for closure filing

Important Pre-Closure Conditions

Before applying for strike off, the entity may need to ensure matters such as:

• No active business operations
• Closure / settlement of bank account, where required
• No pending liabilities or proper settlement of dues
• Completion of pending compliance / filings, where necessary before strike off
• No disqualification in using the strike off route under the applicable law
• Proper internal approvals from directors / shareholders / partners

Our Strike Off Process

1. Eligibility Review

We review the status of the company / LLP, its operations, filings, liabilities, and closure readiness to assess whether strike off appears feasible.

2. Document Collection

We collect incorporation documents, financial statements, KYC records, approvals, and other documents required for closure filing.

3. Pre-Closure Compliance Review

Our team checks whether any pending ROC / MCA compliances, statements, or closure formalities need to be completed before filing strike off.

4. Drafting and Filing Support

We assist with preparation of board / partner resolutions, declarations, affidavits, indemnity documents, and strike off filing forms.

5. Follow-up and Closure Support

After filing, we provide support for acknowledgement, basic follow-up, and assistance until the strike off process is completed, subject to MCA / Registrar action.

Our Support Includes

• Strike off eligibility review
• Guidance on pre-closure compliance and pending filings
• Drafting support for resolutions, declarations, and closure documents
• Filing support for company / LLP strike off application
• End-to-end coordination for closure process
• Basic guidance on post-strike off implications

Why Choose Cleanfilings?

• Practical support for Company and LLP closure compliances
• Assistance with eligibility review, documentation, drafting, and filing
• Support in handling pending ROC matters before strike off
• End-to-end guidance for promoters looking to close inactive entities properly
• Professional support tailored for startups, private companies, OPCs, and LLPs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can an active business apply for strike off?

Strike off is generally meant for inactive or non-operational entities. Active businesses should first evaluate whether they are legally eligible before applying.

2. Is strike off available for LLPs also?

Yes, LLPs may also apply for closure / strike off under the applicable LLP closure process, subject to eligibility and completion of required formalities.

3. Do pending ROC filings matter before strike off?

Yes, in many cases pending filings or non-compliances may need to be addressed before or as part of the closure process, depending on the facts of the case.

4. Is bank account closure required before strike off?

In many strike off cases, bank account closure or proof of non-operation / nil balance may be relevant as part of the closure documentation.

5. Can Cleanfilings handle end-to-end strike off support?

Yes, Cleanfilings can assist with review, documentation, drafting, pre-closure compliance guidance, and filing support for Company / LLP strike off.

Close Your Inactive Entity with Cleanfilings

If your Company or LLP is inactive and you want to formally close it through the proper legal route, Cleanfilings can help you with Strike Off compliance, documentation, and end-to-end filing support.

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