MCA Form Guide
STK-2 — Voluntary Strike-Off Application
Quick answer: Application by a company to the ROC for voluntary strike-off (closure) under Section 248(2). The company must not have commenced business or must have closed operations and have no assets or liabilities. Can be filed at any time after meeting the eligibility conditions. AGM is not required if the company has not commenced business. ₹10,000 filing fee. STK-2 is rejected if the company has outstanding filings, unpaid tax dues, or unsatisfied charges.
Quick answer
This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. Companies that wish to close voluntarily — either because they were incorporated but never commenced business, or because they have wound down operations and want to be struck off the register. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Companies that wish to close voluntarily — either because they were incorporated but never commenced business, or because they have wound down operations and want to be struck off the register.
When to file
Can be filed at any time after meeting the eligibility conditions. AGM is not required if the company has not commenced business.
Penalty note
₹10,000 filing fee. STK-2 is rejected if the company has outstanding filings, unpaid tax dues, or unsatisfied charges.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
How to file
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Confirm whether STK-2 is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the compliance filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match STK-2: The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
- 3
Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
- 4
Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Application by a company to the ROC for voluntary strike-off (closure) under Section 248(2). The company must not have commenced business or must have closed operations and have no assets or liabilities. This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files STK-2?
Companies that wish to close voluntarily — either because they were incorporated but never commenced business, or because they have wound down operations and want to be struck off the register.
What is the deadline for STK-2?
Can be filed at any time after meeting the eligibility conditions. AGM is not required if the company has not commenced business.
What happens if STK-2 is filed late?
₹10,000 filing fee. STK-2 is rejected if the company has outstanding filings, unpaid tax dues, or unsatisfied charges.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is STK-2 a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a one-time filing tied to a specific corporate event. Once the event has occurred and the form is filed, it does not need to be refiled each year.
Which law or rule requires STK-2?
Section 248(2), Companies Act 2013; Rule 4, Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register) Rules 2016
Why this one matters
Use this guide as a starting point, then map the filing to the exact company event so you do not file the wrong form.
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