Whether your company has become non-compliant, your DIN has been deactivated, or you've decided to wind up — we handle the entire process with precision. Revival and closure both require careful legal procedures. We make sure it's done right.
Businesses sometimes fall into non-compliance — missed DIN eKYC filings, lapsed annual returns, or simply a decision to cease operations. In each case, there is a specific legal process that must be followed to either restore the entity to good standing or close it down cleanly.
Attempting to revive or close a company without following the correct procedure can create lasting legal complications — including personal liability for directors, inability to start new companies, and unresolved tax obligations. Our team guides you through every step to ensure a clean outcome.
A Director Identification Number (DIN) is automatically deactivated when the annual DIN eKYC is not filed by 30th September of the relevant year. Once deactivated, the director cannot sign any MCA documents, file any forms, or be appointed as a director in any company — effectively freezing all their directorial activities.
Reactivation requires filing Form DIR-3 KYC with a late fee of ₹5,000. The form requires Aadhaar-based OTP verification along with mobile and email OTP verification. Once filed and verified, the DIN is typically reactivated within 1–2 working days.
It is important to note that the late fee of ₹5,000 applies regardless of how long the DIN has been deactivated. There is no additional penalty for longer periods of deactivation — the fee is flat. However, any MCA filings that were due during the period of deactivation may have accumulated their own separate penalties.
Annual DIN eKYC is mandatory for every director holding a DIN and must be filed by 30th September every year. It is a preventive filing — completing it on time avoids the ₹5,000 reactivation fee and ensures the director's DIN remains active throughout the year.
There are two modes of filing: the Web-based DIR-3 KYC-Web for directors who have already filed their eKYC in a previous year (quick OTP-based process), and the Form-based DIR-3 KYC for first-time filers (requires DSC and more detailed information). The Aadhaar-linked mobile number is required for OTP verification.
We proactively remind all our clients about the DIN eKYC deadline and complete the filing well before 30th September to avoid any last-minute issues or portal congestion.
An LLP that has ceased operations or was never operational can be voluntarily wound up through a strike off application in Form 24 filed with the MCA. This is the simplest and most cost-effective way to close an LLP, provided it meets the eligibility criteria.
To be eligible for strike off, the LLP must have no assets, no liabilities, no pending legal proceedings, and no active bank accounts. All pending compliance filings — Form 11 (Annual Return) and Form 8 (Statement of Accounts) — must be cleared before the application is filed. All designated partners must provide an affidavit and indemnity bond confirming the LLP's status.
After Form 24 is filed, the MCA publishes a notice in the Official Gazette inviting objections. If no objections are received within the specified period, the strike off order is issued and the LLP's name is removed from the register. The entire process typically takes 3–6 months.
A defunct Private Limited Company or OPC can be voluntarily struck off through Form STK-2 filed with the MCA under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The company must either not have commenced business within one year of incorporation, or must have ceased to carry on business for a period of two immediately preceding financial years.
All pending ROC filings (MGT-7, AOC-4, and any other outstanding forms) must be cleared before filing STK-2. The directors must pass a board resolution and, if the company had commenced business, a special resolution by shareholders is also required. An indemnity bond and affidavit from all directors, along with a statement of accounts not older than 30 days, must be submitted.
After STK-2 is filed, the MCA publishes a notice in the Official Gazette. If no objections are received, the strike off order is issued. The company's name is removed from the register and it ceases to exist as a legal entity. Struck off companies can be restored by the NCLT within 20 years of strike off.
We identify and file all pending ROC forms (MGT-7, AOC-4, etc.) and clear any outstanding penalties to make the company eligible for strike off.
A board resolution is passed for the strike off. If the company had commenced business, a special resolution by shareholders is also passed at an EGM.
Form STK-2 is filed with the MCA along with the indemnity bond, affidavit, statement of accounts, bank closure certificate, and other required documents.
The MCA publishes a notice in the Official Gazette inviting objections from creditors, regulators, or any other interested parties within a specified period.
If no objections are received, the Registrar issues the strike off order and the company's name is removed from the register. The company ceases to exist as a legal entity.