ROC issues STK-1 when a company hasn't filed annual returns for 2+ years. If you don't respond in 30 days, ROC will strike off the company.
What is STK-1?
STK-1 is a notice issued by the Registrar of Companies under Section 248(1) of the Companies Act 2013, when a company has not filed AOC-4, MGT-7 or DIR-3 KYC for two consecutive years OR has been inactive for two years. The notice gives 30 days to respond before ROC strikes off the company from the register.
Consequences if ignored
Company struck off from ROC register u/s 248. Directors disqualified u/s 164(2) for 5 years — cannot be directors of any other company. Bank accounts frozen. Reinstatement only via NCLT (₹50,000+ fees + 1 year process).
Get a CA reply — ₹14,999 — overdue filings + STK-1 reply + ROC follow-up
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AOC-4 not filed for 2+ years
MGT-7 not filed for 2+ years
DIR-3 KYC missed for both directors for 2 years
No bank transactions for 2 years (inactive)
Company has voluntarily applied for strike-off but withdrew
Action plan
File all overdue annual returns
AOC-4 + MGT-7 + DIR-3 KYC for both years. ₹100/day late fee per form (uncapped) applies.
Reply to STK-1 with proof
Email ROC with filed challans and a covering letter.
Pay all penalties
ROC won't drop strike-off proceedings until late fees are paid.
Hold board meeting + AGM
Document continued business intent — board minutes, AGM resolution.
Yes — file petition with NCLT u/s 252 within 20 years. Revival fees ₹50,000+ + legal costs ₹50,000-1,50,000. We handle revival.
Triggered automatically u/s 164(2). Affects all directors. Lifted only on filing all overdue returns + appeal.
Yes — STK-2 voluntary strike-off (₹10,000 govt fee + our ₹9,999). Faster than waiting for STK-1 + responding.
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