How to Close Pvt Comapny

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What are the general steps involved in legally closing a company in Indian Companies Act 2013 ?

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The general steps involved in legally closing a company in Indian Companies Act 2013 are:

  • Board Resolution: The company's board of directors must pass a resolution to initiate the process of closing the company.
  • Shareholder Approval: A special resolution must be passed by the shareholders to confirm the decision to close the company.
  • Liquidator Appointment: A liquidator must be appointed to manage the winding up process.
  • Creditors' Meeting: The company must hold a meeting with its creditors to inform them of the decision to wind up and to obtain their approval.
  • Asset Valuation: The liquidator must prepare an inventory and valuation report of all the assets and liabilities of the company.
  • Payment of Debts: The company must pay all its debts and liabilities in full, or make adequate provision for the same.
  • Distribute Assets: After paying all debts, the company's remaining assets must be distributed among the shareholders in proportion to their shareholding.
  • Intimation to ROC: The company must file an application with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) to strike off the name of the company from the register of companies.
  • ROC Approval: The ROC will scrutinize the application and if found in order, will issue an order to strike off the name of the company from the register of companies.
  • Final Compliance: After receiving the order from the ROC, the company must make a final compliance filing, notifying the ROC that all formalities have been completed and the company has been closed.
Go through voluntary winding up
There are two types of winding
1. voluntary winding
2. winding by an act of law.
Take the help of professionals like CA's , CS. It can't be done without professional signatures


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