Everything You Need to Know About Strike-Off and Winding Up
What If Your Startup Is Dying Silently?
Strike-Off and Winding Up—two legal ways to close a company in India—sound technical and boring until they become your only way out.
Ravi, a young founder from Jaipur, launched a mobile app startup in 2020. The idea had potential, but growth never came. By mid-2022, his team left, the startup became inactive, and the company just… sat there.
No business. No transactions.
But also—no closure.
He assumed ignoring it was okay. It wasn’t.
The Hidden Danger of Doing Nothing
An inactive company still has legal responsibilities. Every month Ravi ignored MCA compliance, penalties piled up. His Director Identification Number (DIN) got flagged. He couldn’t launch a new venture or become a director anywhere else.
Here’s what many founders don’t realize:
Even a dead company must file annual ROC returns
Unfiled returns = penalties + interest + notices
DIN disqualification = no fresh startup, no peace
Old creditors can legally chase you
In short, not opting for proper strike-off and winding up is not freedom—it’s a legal trap.
What Exactly Is Strike-Off and Winding Up?
Let’s simplify this:
Strike-Off
If your company has no operations and no liabilities for at least a year, you can apply to remove its name from the MCA records using Form STK-2. This is fast, cost-effective, and ideal for dormant companies.
Winding Up
If your company has assets, debts, or you need formal closure, you must follow the winding up procedure as per the Companies Act. This involves board resolutions, settlement of debts, and a legal shutdown.
Both are recognized under Indian law to legally dissolve a company—you just need to choose the right path.
The Legal Way to Exit – Without Regrets
Now imagine this:
✅ No more compliance burden
✅ No MCA notices
✅ Clean DIN for future ventures
✅ Peace of mind
That’s what Legal Suvidha delivers.
With our expert CA + CS team:
We check your eligibility for strike-off or winding up
Prepare and file Form STK-2, affidavits, and board resolutions
Ensure compliance with all ROC guidelines
Handle end-to-end documentation and legalities
Whether you’re closing a Pvt Ltd, LLP, or OPC, we simplify the company closure process so you can focus on your next chapter.
5. ⏳ Two Choices That Decide Your Future
Time is not your friend in this case.
Every day of delay increases your risk, penalties, and legal complications.
So, now you have two options:
Option 1: Ignore the issue and let penalties accumulate. Stay blocked from future opportunities.
Option 2: Let Legal Suvidha handle your Strike-Off and Winding Up process efficiently and legally.
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