Updated on July 06, 2024 06:09:00 PM
The closure of a company is a significant event that marks the end of its operations. While it may seem like a failure or a setback, closure can also signify a strategic decision made by the company's management to focus on new opportunities or to address challenges that cannot be overcome.
Understanding the importance of company closure is crucial, as it allows stakeholders to gain insights into the decision-making process and enables them to plan their next steps accordingly. The provisions of the closure of the company are mentioned in the Companies Act, 2013 and all the provisions need to be abided by very strictly.
The process of company closure is a way to end business operations due to multiple reasons. For the purpose of closure of a company there is a necessary process of liquidation of a company which is mandatory before closure of a company.
Company closure refers to the process of permanently shutting down a business entity or ceasing its operations. It involves the cessation of all activities, including production, sales, and services, within the company.
During the closure of a company, it typically involves the liquidation of assets, settlement of outstanding liabilities, and the termination of contracts and employment agreements.
The closure of a company means the end of its existence as a legal entity and often has significant implications for employees, shareholders, creditors, and other stakeholders associated with the business.
Also Read -Closure of a Company as per Companies Act, 2013
The Companies Act 2013 serves as the most recent legislation regulating the establishment of companies in India. Enacted by the parliament on December 13, 2012, this act officially commenced on April 1, 2013.
The Recent amendment of Companies Act, 2013 replaced the previously enforced Companies Act of 1956, which had been in effect for over a century since 1859. The introduction of this new law has brought forth numerous alterations to the preexisting regulations that govern Indian companies.
The Total cost of company closure in India is given in table below:
Company Closure Items | Fees |
---|---|
Government Fee | ₹10,000/- |
Professional Fee | ₹10,000 |
Documents Processing Fee | ₹999 |
Total fee for Company Closure | ₹20,999 |
Note: For the purpose of company closure a professional fee is charged by the company secretary, and an additional fee for Documents Processing and auditing(Notary and Stamp Paper).
Note: The aformentioned Fees is exclusive of GST.
The procedure for winding up a company or closing a company in India is as follows:
Steps to be followed in case of voluntary winding up a company are as follows:
The procedure for compulsory winding up a company is as follows:
The mandatory list of documents required for company closure as per the Companies Act, 2013 are:
According to the Companies Act, 2013 there are two main types of processes through which the process of company closure can be initiated. These are:
There are multiple reasons which leads to closure of a company, and these reasons are as follows:
There are multiple reasons which leads to closure of a company, and these reasons are as follows:
The company closure is the process of winding up the operations of a company due to various reasons. The process of liquidation of a company involves appointment of a liquidator who will finally initiate and carry on the liquidation process. Closing a company is a complicated process and it requires expert consultation to close a company successfully to avoid any penalties in the future.
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For closure of a company there are two ways voluntary closure and closure by tribunal. For both the ways there is a need to appoint a liquidator.
For the purpose of company closure there is a requirement of a liquidator, statement of affairs of the company, financial statements of the winding company is required.
The total cost of company closure in India is ₹20,999 which includes Govt fee as well as professional fee.
According to the companies Act, 2013 the procedure of company closure is
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