Company Winding-Up Cost Calculator
Compare the two ways to close a company — a fast, cheap strike-off (STK-2 / Form 24) versus a full voluntary liquidation under the IBC — with the government fee for each route, live.
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Get your company wound up, end to end
We assess the right route, clear pending filings and file STK-2 / Form 24 or run the IBC liquidation for you.
Disclaimer: Indicative estimate only. Government fees are as notified (STK-2 ₹10,000 / Form 24 ₹500). Additional fees for overdue filings, liquidator fees and public-announcement costs are not included. Government fees only — professional fees are not included.
Strike-off vs voluntary liquidation
There are two clean ways to close a company. A strike-off (Form STK-2 for companies, Form 24 for LLPs) simply removes the name from the register — it is fast and cheap but only allowed when the entity is dormant with NIL assets and liabilities. A voluntary liquidation under the IBC is a formal wind-up run by a licensed liquidator who realises assets and settles creditors before dissolution — it is far costlier and meant for companies that actually have something to distribute.
| Government fee — Company (STK-2) | ₹10,000 |
| Government fee — LLP (Form 24) | ₹500 |
| Overdue annual filings | MCA additional fee |
| MCA / NCLT filing fees | Case-specific |
| Liquidator (Insolvency Professional) fee | Not a govt fee |
| Public announcement & notices | Not a govt fee |
| Overdue annual filings | MCA additional fee |
Two worked examples
For a strike-off with no overdue filings, the government cost is simply the notified form fee. Here are two common cases:
Key terms explained
Form STK-2
The application a company files with the ROC to strike its name off the register. It needs a special resolution, indemnity bond, affidavits and a statement of accounts, plus a ₹10,000 government fee. LLPs use the equivalent Form 24 (₹500).
IBC voluntary liquidation
A formal wind-up under Section 59 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code for a solvent company. A licensed liquidator is appointed to realise assets, settle all creditors and then apply to the NCLT for dissolution.
Must clear dues first
Neither route is available while annual returns are overdue or dues are outstanding. Strike-off needs a NIL asset & liability position; liquidation needs every creditor paid before the company can be dissolved.
Strike-off vs liquidation cost
A dormant company pays a ₹10,000 government fee on STK-2 (LLPs ₹500 on Form 24), while a voluntary liquidation also carries a mandatory liquidator and public-announcement costs — so strike-off is usually the lighter route whenever the entity qualifies.
Questions people ask
Short answers on Company Winding-Up Cost. Tap a question to open it.
01What is the difference between strike-off and voluntary liquidation?
Strike-off under section 248 is the quick, low-cost route for a company with no business and no liabilities. Voluntary liquidation under section 59 of the IBC is a formal process with an appointed liquidator, public announcements and creditor claims — used when there are assets to realise or liabilities to settle.
02When can I not use strike-off?
Where the company has assets or liabilities to deal with, has been carrying on business, has pending litigation or an ongoing inspection, or is a Section 8 company. Those cases go to voluntary liquidation.
03What does voluntary liquidation cost?
Considerably more than strike-off. The government side is the ROC and IBBI filings made throughout a process that typically runs 9 to 12 months. The liquidator, public announcements and any valuation are paid to third parties and are not part of the government fees shown here.
04Do directors stay liable after closure?
The indemnity given in the strike-off application keeps directors liable for any liability that surfaces later. Liquidation, done properly, gives a cleaner break because claims are called for and settled during the process.
05What should be done before applying either way?
Settle statutory dues and creditors, close bank accounts, surrender GST and other registrations, complete all pending ROC and income-tax filings, and prepare a nil statement of accounts not older than 30 days.
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