Under the Companies Act 2013, companies not currently engaged in active business operations may apply for dormant status to the Registrar of Companies (RoC). This reduces regulatory burden, preserves corporate existence and maintains legal rights without carrying out business activities.
It’s appropriate for companies that intend to resume operations in the future but currently have no significant commercial transactions. Statutory compliance requires accuracy, structured filings and adherence to prescribed timelines.
The process is governed primarily by:
An effective mechanism for preserving corporate identity without operational liabilities.
On successful review, the MCA issues an order granting dormant status, reflected in RoC records.
Once dormant status is granted, the company must observe specific ongoing obligations.
Certain filings may still be required, depending on MCA notifications.
The company must maintain statutory registers and records.
Any periodic fees due under the Act must be remitted.
Relevant for Private Limited Companies, One Person Companies (OPCs) and non-profit companies with no active operations.
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