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    ROC & ANNUAL COMPLIANCE • PAN INDIA

    Dormant Company Status in India

    Buy a controlled corporate action with approvals, filings and registers aligned.

    RegisCorp structures dormant company status around current facts, applicable requirements, source documents and a visible completion trail.

    01 • SCOPEWrittenDefined before execution
    02 • DELIVERYOnline ledPan India coordination
    03 • CONTROLOne teamConnected service context
    YOUR DETAILED SERVICE ROUTE

    Clarity continues beyond the first step.

    The original page-specific roadmap is retained here, with every detail available after the quick enquiry panel.

    Scope before submission. Eligibility, procedure, fees and authority requirements depend on current facts and law. Verify the position before relying on a generic checklist.
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    Short answer

    A company with no significant accounting transaction can ask the Registrar for dormant status on Form MSC-1 under Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is used for companies formed for a future project, or holding an asset or intellectual property. A dormant company then files a short annual return on Form MSC-3. A one-time MCA scheme (CCFS-2026) offered half fees on MSC-1 and reduced fees on delayed filings, but it is reported to have closed on 15 September 2026.

    Last updated 3 November 2026. Rules, fees and forms change, so confirm the current position on the official portal before you act.

    THE OUTCOME YOU ARE BUYING

    Complete dormant company status with the right facts, approvals and evidence.

    The outcome is a controlled corporate action with approvals, filings and registers aligned, not merely a form or template.
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    PRICE • PROOF • COVERAGE

    Clear scope. Visible confidence.

    Understand the starting commercial position and the service model before sharing documents or approving work.

    STARTING PRICEWritten quote

    Confirmed after complexity, records and professional scope review.

    Government fees, taxes, stamp duty and third-party charges are separated where applicable.
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    UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE

    Dormant Company Status should begin with the outcome and the facts behind it.

    The correct dormant company status route depends on the applicant, transaction, records, timing and applicable framework. Early review reduces avoidable rework.RegisCorp organises inputs, responsibilities and completion evidence so the client can understand what is being done and what remains dependent on an authority or third party.
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    WHAT IS INCLUDED

    Know exactly what the engagement delivers.

    A defined scope keeps the application, authority follow-up and operating-readiness work visible from the beginning.
    01

    Applicability and scope review

    A written map of the requirement, assumptions and dependencies.

    02

    Tailored document checklist

    A checklist based on the entity, transaction and current records.

    03

    Preparation and quality review

    Structured preparation with inconsistencies identified before completion.

    WHO THIS IS FOR

    Designed for clients who want a controlled professional route.

    • Businesses with a current, genuine service requirement
    • Founders who want scope and dependencies explained first
    • Teams able to provide complete and accurate records

    WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

    Another route or specialist may be required when:

    • Requests intended to conceal facts or avoid lawful obligations
    • Matters requiring undisclosed guarantees of authority approval
    • Assignments outside the competence or professional scope confirmed in writing

    SERVICE COVERAGE

    What dormant company status should control.

    The exact deliverables are confirmed after applicability and record review.
    01

    Eligibility and trigger

    Confirm the legal, commercial or operational reason for the service.

    02

    Information integrity

    Reconcile identity, entity, transaction and supporting records.

    DECISION TABLE

    Choose the route from the current stage of the requirement.

    A new application, correction, recurring filing and issue response are different assignments.
    Current stageRecommended actionPrimary outputKey dependency
    01PlanningApplicability reviewWritten route mapComplete facts
    02Ready to proceedPreparation engagementApplication or document packSupporting records
    03Already submittedStatus or query reviewResponse action listPortal or authority record

    CONTROL POINTS

    Good service delivery separates preparation, approval and authority dependency.

    This makes responsibility and progress observable.
    01

    Facts drive applicability

    The same service name can involve different requirements.

    02

    Documents support assertions

    Inputs should be consistent across records and portals.

    WHY REGISCORP

    One organised route from eligibility to operations.

    We connect dormant company status with the wider business, tax, compliance or governance context.
    01

    Outcome-first intake

    We begin with the business result rather than an unexplained form.

    02

    Defined written scope

    Deliverables and exclusions are made visible before execution.

    DOCUMENT READINESS

    Prepare a reliable source file before work begins.

    The final checklist varies by service, entity, state, transaction and authority.Request a tailored checklist
    • Identity and address evidence for relevant parties
    • Entity registration and constitutional records
    • Current portal, licence, tax or ownership records
    • Transaction, employee, financial or operational evidence

    OUR WORKFLOW

    Assess. Prepare. Approve. Complete.

    A controlled sequence reduces omissions and makes exceptions visible.
    01

    Discovery

    Confirm the requirement and current stage.

    02

    Document review

    Test inputs for completeness and consistency.

    03

    Preparation and approval

    Prepare the action and obtain informed confirmation.

    INDICATIVE TIMELINE

    Understand the stages before completion.

    The written scope identifies estimated professional turnaround and external dependencies; no statutory approval date is guaranteed.
    1. 01

      Initial review

      Normally starts after complete intake information is received.

    2. 02

      Document readiness

      Timing depends on availability and correction of source records.

    3. 03

      Preparation

      The service file is prepared for review and approval.

    COMMON MISTAKES

    Avoid preventable delays, rework and scope gaps.

    These issues commonly surface after a commercial commitment, deadline or authority query has already created time pressure.
    01

    Starting without an applicability check

    This can select the wrong form, authority or document route.

    02

    Using inconsistent source data

    Conflicts create queries and correction work.

    RISK CONTROL

    Small input errors can create larger commercial or compliance consequences.

    Review the requirement early, disclose accurate facts and retain a complete approval and completion trail.
    • Delay exposureLate action may narrow options or add cost.
    • Rejection or queryIncomplete or inconsistent records can trigger follow-up.

    Who can apply

    Section 455 treats a company as inactive if it has not carried on business or operations, or has made no significant accounting transaction, during the last two financial years, or has not filed financial statements or annual returns for those two years. A company formed for a future project, or one holding an asset or intellectual property and having no significant accounting transaction, can ask to be made dormant. Dormant status is not a way to avoid dues: tax, GST and labour dues remain.

    What you file

    • Form MSC-1 with the Registrar, with a statement of affairs and the members' consent, as the Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014 require. Check the current consent threshold in the rules.
    • After approval, the Registrar issues a certificate of dormant status in Form MSC-2.
    • Every year, Form MSC-3 (dormant company annual return) with the auditor's certificate on the financial position.
    • Directors must still maintain the minimum number required by law and keep the registered office active.

    CCFS-2026 and what it means now

    The Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (General Circular 01/2026, dated 24 February 2026) allowed delayed annual filings at 10% of the additional fee, MSC-1 at half the filing fee for eligible companies, and STK-2 at 25% of the fee. It started on 15 April 2026 and was extended more than once; trade sources report the final date as 15 September 2026. We have not seen a further extension, so assume ordinary fees apply now and check the MCA site for any new circular.

    Dormant, strike-off or keep running?

    • Choose dormant status if the company may be used again: a pending project, a licence, a domain or IP, or investor funds expected.
    • Choose strike-off (Section 248, Form STK-2) if the company will never be used and has no assets or liabilities. See our company strike-off page.
    • Keep the company active if it still trades, even at low volume. Missed annual filings add up as additional fees and director disqualification risk.

    Typical path

    1. 1

      Week 1

      Review the last two years of filings and prepare the statement of affairs.

    2. 2

      Week 2

      Board meeting and member consent; prepare the MSC-1 attachments.

    3. 3

      Then

      File MSC-1 and respond to any Registrar query.

    4. 4

      After approval

      Receive MSC-2 and set a calendar for the yearly MSC-3.

    Common mistakes to avoid

    • Applying while previous annual returns are still pending, which the Registrar can query.
    • Assuming dormancy removes GST, income tax or audit obligations.
    • Missing the yearly MSC-3, which exposes the company to penalties.
    • Relying on CCFS-2026 fee relief after the scheme has ended.

    Official sources

    PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

    Dormant Company Status frequently asked questions

    General information only. Applicability and professional responsibility are confirmed from current facts and law.Ask an expert question
    01What is included in this service?+

    The final written scope identifies the applicability review, documents, preparation, filing or drafting work, follow-up and completion evidence included.

    02How long does it take?+

    Professional turnaround depends on complexity and record readiness; authority or third-party processing is outside professional control.

    03What documents are required?+

    The checklist depends on the entity, people, transaction, state and current status and is provided after initial review.

    PRIMARY REFERENCE

    Verify the current official framework.

    BRING EVERY OBLIGATION INTO VIEW

    Replace scattered deadlines with one controlled compliance route.

    Review the entity, registrations and filing position before the next deadline or business milestone.

    1. 01Review statusMap entities, registrations and filings.
    2. 02Set prioritiesIdentify deadlines, defaults and owners.
    3. 03Stay readyWork through one organised calendar.

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      Activity, location and current status

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      Collect relevant supporting records

    3. Review

      Confirm route, scope and dependencies

    4. Follow through

      Submit where applicable; track outcomes

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