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Section 455 Compliance

Dormant Status Filing is carried out strictly in accordance with Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013. We ensure that your company meets the eligibility criteria of having no significant business activities while still maintaining full legal recognition on the MCA portal.

Reduced Compliance & Penalties

Dormant companies are generally exempt from routine filings such as annual returns and financial statements, helping you avoid unnecessary penalties for non-filing. With Invenix India, your application is filed correctly and on time, minimizing future compliance risks.

End-to-End Expert Assistance

From board resolutions and eligibility checks to application preparation, MCA filing, and responding to queries, Invenix India manages the entire process. You get a hassle-free experience while we handle the technical and procedural requirements in the background.

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DORMANT STATUS FILING

₹ 4,999.00

  • InvenixEligibility Check for Dormant Status
  • InvenixDrafting of Board Resolution
  • InvenixDrafting of Special Resolution
  • InvenixPreparation of Required Declarations
  • Invenix Filing of **MSC-1** with MCA
  • Invenix Follow-up for Dormant Status Approval
  • InvenixGuidance on Post-Dormant Compliance
  • InvenixMCA Acknowledgment & Status Tracking
  • InvenixChat + Call Support
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Here’s How The Dormant Status Filing Process Works

Your dormant status journey broken down into clear, simple steps.

1

Convene a board meeting to approve applying for dormant status and pass a board resolution authorizing the filing.

2

Verify that the company has no significant business activities or transactions and meets eligibility criteria under Section 455.

3

Prepare the dormant status application and attach required documents such as financial statements, board resolution, and director details.

4

File the application online on the MCA portal using the company’s Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or other authorized credentials.

5

Receive acknowledgment from MCA and track the application status until dormant status is approved and updated in records.

6

Post-filing, Invenix India assists with any MCA queries or clarifications to ensure the company successfully obtains and maintains dormant status.

Dormant Status Filing – Frequently Asked Questions

Dormant Status Filing is the process by which a company applies to the MCA to obtain dormant status under Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013, indicating that it is inactive and not carrying out significant business operations.
Any company that has no significant business activities or transactions and intends to remain inactive for a specified period can apply for dormant status, subject to MCA eligibility conditions.
Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013 specifically governs dormant status for companies in India.
Dormant status minimizes routine compliance obligations, reduces the risk of penalties for non-filing of returns, and allows the company to maintain its legal identity for future use.
Yes, a duly passed board resolution authorizing the application for dormant status is mandatory before filing with MCA.
Dormant status is applied for through prescribed forms on the MCA portal. Invenix India ensures the correct form and annexures are prepared and filed as per the latest MCA requirements.
Yes, both private and public companies that meet the eligibility criteria can apply for dormant status under Section 455.
Companies can apply for dormant status anytime during the financial year, preferably before the due dates of routine statutory compliances to avoid penalties.
Dormant companies are generally exempted from certain routine filings like annual returns and financial statements, but they must still comply with specific MCA conditions to maintain dormant status.
Key documents include the board resolution, latest financial statements, details of directors, and any other supporting documents as prescribed by the MCA for dormant status applications.
No, in fact, the company should have minimal or no business activity to qualify for dormant status. The idea is to keep the entity legally alive while it remains inactive.
If MCA rejects or raises queries on the application, Invenix India helps address the issues, provide clarifications, and resubmit the application so that dormant status can be obtained successfully.
Yes, a dormant company can apply to become active again by filing the required forms with MCA and resuming regular compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.
Yes, failure to comply with specific dormant company conditions can attract fines, and MCA may require the company to resume regular compliance requirements.
Once the documents are verified and the application is correctly filed, MCA usually grants dormant status within a few working days, depending on processing timelines.
Yes, professional services like Invenix India provide end-to-end support—right from eligibility evaluation and documentation to MCA filing and post-filing assistance—ensuring a smooth experience.
Dormant status primarily reduces compliance under the Companies Act. Tax obligations may still apply depending on past transactions and income, and should be checked with a tax expert.
Yes, multiple group companies can individually apply for dormant status, and Invenix India can coordinate and assist with bulk dormant filings for all eligible entities.
Yes, a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of an authorised director or company secretary is generally required to sign and submit dormant status forms on the MCA portal.
Filing through Invenix India ensures timely and accurate compliance, proper documentation, expert MCA guidance, and reduced chances of rejection or penalties—giving promoters complete peace of mind.