Striking Off Company (S.248)
Apply to strike off company name: no business for 2 years, application by company or ROC suo motu. Striking Off Company (S.248) takes 6 steps over about 171 days and is filed with the ROC on STK-2.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for Striking Off Company (S.248)?
6 steps over about 171 days, filing STK-2 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board Resolution | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Obtain Member Consent | None | within 14 days |
| 3 | Settle All Liabilities | None | within 30 days |
| 4 | File STK-2 with ROC | STK-2 | within 30 days |
| 5 | ROC Publishes Notice | None | within 30 days |
| 6 | ROC Strikes Off Company | None | within 60 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 6 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Board Resolution
Board resolves to apply for striking off. Ensure no business for 2 years.
Obtain Member Consent
All members consent to striking off.
Settle All Liabilities
Ensure all liabilities are settled, no pending litigation or charges.
- All liabilities settled
- No pending litigation
- No pending charges
File STK-2 with ROC
File application for striking off. 30-day notice period.
ROC Publishes Notice
ROC publishes notice and invites objections for 30 days.
- Notice published
- Objection period monitored
ROC Strikes Off Company
ROC strikes off company name from register after objection period.
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does Striking Off Company (S.248) take?
About 171 days across 6 steps. The first step is: Board Resolution.
Which MCA form is filed for Striking Off Company (S.248)?
STK-2.
What does it cost if STK-2 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Striking Off Company (S.248) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.