Close your Section 8 Company in a compliant way
Close a Section 8 non-profit company while meeting its special legal requirements.
- Section 8 companies that have stopped activities
- Non-profits merging their work into another organisation
- Section 8 companies that never started operations
- Organisations wanting to end ongoing compliance
Overview
What is Section 8 Company Winding Up?
Section 8 companies are set up for charitable purposes, so their closure has special rules. Whatever route is used, surplus assets cannot be distributed to members after debts are paid.
An inactive Section 8 company can apply for strike-off under Section 248 through Form STK-2, or opt for voluntary liquidation. Remaining assets are typically transferred to another Section 8 company with similar objects, as the law requires. We plan and manage the closure.
Who is this for?
- Section 8 companies that have stopped activities
- Non-profits merging their work into another organisation
- Section 8 companies that never started operations
- Organisations wanting to end ongoing compliance
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Benefits
Why get Section 8 Company Winding Up done right
Right route
We advise on strike-off versus liquidation for your case.
Asset transfer guidance
We help plan the lawful transfer of surplus assets.
Compliance clean-up
Pending ROC and tax filings are identified and completed.
Complete documents
Indemnities, affidavits and statements of accounts are prepared.
Tax registrations
We flag steps for surrendering 12A, 80G and similar registrations.
Documents required
Keep these handy
Exact requirements vary case to case. Your expert shares a personalised checklist on your first call and checks everything before filing.
Process
How we get it done
A clear, step-by-step process with updates at every stage. Indicative timeline: 3–6 months, depending on ROC processing, subject to processing by the authority.
Review status
We check filings, assets, liabilities and tax registrations.
Settle obligations
Liabilities are paid and surplus assets are transferred as the law directs.
Pass resolutions
The board and members approve the closure.
File STK-2
We file the strike-off application with supporting documents.
Name struck off
After the notice period, the ROC strikes off the company's name.
FAQ
Section 8 Company Winding Up: common questions
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