The notification provides rules for companies to obtain the status of a dormant company under the Companies Act, 2013. Key points:
- A company can apply to the Registrar for dormant status by filing Form MSC-1 along with fees. It must pass a special board and shareholder resolution.
- To be eligible, the company cannot have any ongoing legal proceedings, defaults, loans or assets/liabilities. It must have no business operations or transactions for the past 2 years.
- The Registrar can grant a certificate in Form MSC-2 confirming dormant status. A dormant company must file an annual return and have a minimum of 1-3 directors depending on company type