Planning to ceased a Business

Dear Sir/Madam, 

If Company incorporated on 2022 and since not filed INC-20A for commencement of business  and show Master Data that Company is Active can apply for Strike Off a company even if company not start any business 

Can apply for Strike Off ( without penalty)  if Yes then what is Procedure kindly give step by step 

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Quick Summary
A company that has not filed INC 20A cannot apply for strike off without compliance. File INC 20A with fees, clear defaults, then apply u s 248. No penalty free route after delay. Alternatively, wait for ROC suo motu strike off, but it is uncertain.

Yes, company can apply for voluntary strike-off even if business never started.

However:

  • INC-20A non-filing penalty must be paid.

  • Pending annual filings must be completed.

  • There is no penalty-free route once default period has passed.

Dear Sir,

Company issued only Certification of Incorporaton and then not to do any thing even INC-20A i.e Commencement of Business so without INC-20 company not filed Annual Return and also not uploaded any form

So Company can apply strike off without Penalty now 

There are 2 possible situations:

1️. Within 180 days of incorporation
→ Company may file INC-20A first, then apply for strike off.

2️ . After 180 days (default already occurred)

       ·       File INC-20A with additional fees

·       Pay penalty (if adjudication initiated)

·       Then apply for strike off

A company that has not filed INC-20A cannot directly apply for strike off without consequences.
Non-filing attracts penalty under Section 10A, and compliance must be regularised before voluntary strike off under Section 248.

 

There are 2 possible situations:

1️. Within 180 days of incorporation
→ Company may file INC-20A first, then apply for strike off.

2️ . After 180 days (default already occurred)

       ·       File INC-20A with additional fees

·       Pay penalty (if adjudication initiated)

·       Then apply for strike off

A company that has not filed INC-20A cannot directly apply for strike off without consequences.
Non-filing attracts penalty under Section 10A, and compliance must be regularised before voluntary strike off under Section 248.

 

Dear Sir/Madam, 

Either wait for Strike Off intimated by Registrar automatically. Give Best option suggest without penalty 

agreed with Sanketh. Wait for a while other wise huge amount will have to be paid

agreed with Sanketh. Wait for a while other wise huge amount will have to be paid

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