Dormant Status Filing
Applying for dormant company status so a company with no significant transactions can reduce its compliance burden without winding up.
A company that is not carrying on business or has had no significant accounting transaction for two consecutive financial years can apply to the Registrar for dormant status by filing Form MSC-1, after passing a special resolution and clearing any pending statutory dues. Once approved, a dormant company files a simplified annual return (Form MSC-3) instead of the full compliance set, though it must still hold minimum board meetings and maintain basic records.
What our dormant status filing service covers
Reducing compliance while keeping the company legally intact.
- Assessing eligibility for dormant status based on transaction history
- Clearing overdue statutory filings before applying
- Passing the special resolution required to apply for dormant status
- Filing Form MSC-1 with the Registrar
- Filing the annual return of dormant company (Form MSC-3) each year
- Advising on reactivation when the company resumes business
What dormant status changes
Reduced, not eliminated, compliance.
Simplified Annual Return
Form MSC-3 replaces the full AOC-4 and MGT-7 filing cycle while dormant.
Reduced Meeting Requirement
Only one board meeting is required in each half-year, rather than the usual quarterly cadence.
Reactivation Path
The company can apply to become active again once it resumes business activity.
Our process
From initial consultation to completion.
Eligibility Check
Confirming the company has had no significant transactions for the required period.
Clearances
Filing any overdue returns and clearing statutory dues before applying.
MSC-1 Filing
Filing the application for dormant status after the special resolution is passed.
Ongoing Filing
Filing the annual dormant company return each year while the status continues.
Why dormant status is often better than winding up
What sets our approach apart.
Keeps the entity and its name reserved
The company remains legally intact and its name is not released for others to use.
Lower ongoing compliance cost
The simplified filing and reduced meeting requirement cut the annual compliance burden significantly.
Reactivation is straightforward
A dormant company can apply to become active again when business resumes, without re-incorporation.
Dormant Status Filing questions answered
What people ask before engaging us.
Not operating right now but not ready to close?
We'll assess whether dormant status is the right fit and file it for you.
