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Dormant Company Status Services in India

Obtain dormant status under Section 455. File Form MSC-1 to pause operational demands, submit annual Form MSC-3 compliance, and reactivate using Form MSC-4.

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Dormant Company Status

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Register MSC-1 dormant assets holds

MSC-1 Filing

Obtain dormant status under Section 455

Annual MSC-3

Annual dormant return with audited statements

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Apply for active status via Form MSC-4

Dormant status registrations

Secure Dormant Statuses

MCA MSC-1 filing & audits

Dormant Returns

Submit Form MSC-3 within 30 days of FY closure

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Hold IP or trademarks without operations

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Dormant Company Status Services in India

Dormant company status allows an eligible company to remain legally registered while pausing significant business operations. It is suitable for companies formed for a future project, asset ownership, intellectual property holding, or businesses temporarily not operating. Digital Filing provides professional Dormant Company Status services for private limited companies, public companies, One Person Companies, startups, and other eligible corporate entities across India.

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Everything you need to know about professional MCA dormant filings.

01
Which companies can apply for dormant status?
A company formed for a future project, to hold an asset or intellectual property, or an eligible inactive company may apply when it satisfies conditions under Section 455 and its rules.
02
Which MCA form is used to obtain dormant status?
Form MSC-1 is used to apply to the Registrar. Once approved, the Registrar issues the dormant-status certificate in Form MSC-2.
03
Does a dormant company need directors?
Yes. A dormant public company must maintain at least 3 directors, a private company at least 2, and a One Person Company at least 1.
04
Is annual filing required after obtaining dormant status?
Yes. Form MSC-3 must be filed annually within 30 days from the end of the financial year, along with the required audited financial-position statement.
05
How can a dormant company become active again?
The company applies through Form MSC-4 with the applicable documents and fees. After approval, the Registrar issues an active-company certificate in Form MSC-5.
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