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Last updated: 2 October 2026
A company that is not doing business — for example, one formed for a future project or holding an asset — can apply for dormant status and keep its registration with lighter compliance. Our team checks eligibility, files the application and keeps the yearly dormant return on track.
Under section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company can apply to the Registrar for dormant status if it:
Payments such as ROC fees, statutory dues, allotment of shares to meet legal requirements and office upkeep do not count as significant transactions.
A company that stays dormant for five consecutive years can be removed from the register.
Based on section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014. Last updated: 27 September 2026.
Provision for dormant status
Application for dormant status
Yearly return of a dormant company
Application to become active again
Period without significant transactions for eligibility
Dormancy after which the company can be struck off
Most rejections come from pending filings or excluded companies.
Earlier annual returns or financial statements not filed before applying.
Companies with deposits, unpaid loans or pending prosecutions cannot apply.
Business activity during dormancy breaks the conditions.
Other options when a company is not active.
Closing the company.
If you stay active.
Regularising late filings.
Review of past compliance.
We check the conditions and exclusions.
Pending annual filings completed, where needed.
Special resolution passed by members.
Application filed within 30 days.
Dormant status certificate issued by the ROC.
MSC-3 filed each year.
A dormant company can resume business by applying to the Registrar.
Application to become an active company.
Any outstanding filings are completed with the application.
Normal compliance resumes once active.
After five years of dormancy the ROC may remove the company.
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A company formed for a future project or to hold an asset or IP with no significant transactions, or one that has had no significant accounting transaction for the last two financial years.
The application to the Registrar for dormant status, filed within 30 days of the special resolution.
A return in Form MSC-3 within 30 days of the end of each financial year.
By applying in Form MSC-4 with the required documents and fees.
Up to five consecutive years; after that the Registrar can strike it off.
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This work is handled by Expertvuw’s team, with filings made on the MCA portal. Certifications and audits required by law are issued by independent practising professionals engaged for your case.