Dormant Status
Dormant Status Filing for Inactive Company MCA Support
For inactive companies, future-project companies, asset-holding companies and businesses that want to pause operations without closing the company.
Money Mangalam helps businesses apply for TAN registration with MSC-1 detail preparation, applicant category review, PAN and address detail check, responsible person details, branch or office review and post-allotment Dormant compliance compliance guidance.
Why Dormant Status
Pause company operations while keeping legal identity and records organised every year
Dormant Status Guidance
Structured support for inactive companies planning to obtain dormant status.
MSC-1 Filing Support
Guidance for dormant status application, approvals and required attachments.
Eligibility Review
Pending filings, liabilities, disputes, deposits and MCA status are reviewed before filing.
MSC-3 Annual Return
Support for annual return and reduced compliance needs after dormant approval.
MSC-4 Active Status
Guidance for restoring active company status when business restarts.
MCA Follow-up
Get help with SRN tracking, certificate review and future compliance roadmap.
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Documents required
Company CIN and PAN
Certificate of Incorporation
MOA and AOA
Director and Shareholder Details
DSC of Authorised Signatory
Board Resolution
Shareholder Approval / Special Resolution
Financial Statements / Books Summary
No Significant Transaction Declaration
Auditor Certificate / Statement, if applicable
Previous ROC Filing Records
Pending Compliance / Liability Details, if any
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Dormant Status filing guidance
MSC-1 preparationEligibility, board/shareholder approval, pending filings and no significant transaction status should be checked before applying.
Dormant compliance use-case reviewBalance sheet, profit and loss account, audit report and Form Annual compliance data should be coordinated carefully.
TAN and Dormant compliance use reviewMinimum Alternate Tax and Dormant compliance use applicability should be checked before company return filing.
Compliance clean-up firstPending ROC filings, liabilities, prosecution, deposits, loans and disputes should be reviewed before dormant filing.
infoDormant Status depends on deductor category, Dormant compliance liability, applicant details, branch structure and current income tax compliance requirements.
How it works
Simple Dormant Status flow with expert support
What's included
- Company activity and dormant eligibility review
- Section 455 and inactive company guidance
- MSC-1 application checklist and filing support
- MSC-2 certificate follow-up guidance
- MSC-3 dormant annual return guidance
- MSC-4 active status restoration roadmap
- Pending ROC filing and compliance clean-up review
- Board and shareholder approval documentation guidance
- DSC readiness and MCA form attachment review
- SRN, challan and MCA record keeping support
Dormant Status Assistance
Professional guidance for MSC-1 / MSC-3 / MSC-4Pricing depends on company status, pending ROC filings, financial records, liabilities, number of pending years, dormant application route, active status needs, DSC readiness and document complexity.
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What customers say
Money Mangalam helped us review whether our inactive company could apply for dormant status. The MSC-1 checklist was very clear.
Our company was not doing business, but we wanted to keep the name and assets. The team explained dormant status in a simple way.
They reviewed pending ROC filings and eligibility before dormant application. The approach was careful and professional.
Money Mangalam guided us on whether dormant status was suitable for our case and what records we had to keep ready.
The difference between dormant status and company closure was explained clearly. Their document checklist saved time.
I liked the structured review of MSC-1, MSC-3 and active status restoration points. The filing roadmap was practical.
The team checked our liabilities, transactions and MCA record status before suggesting the dormant filing route.
We wanted to pause business operations without closing the company. Money Mangalam helped us understand the compliance impact.
The post-approval guidance for MSC-3 and future active status restoration was very useful for planning.
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Apply for MSC-1 Filing with professional guidance
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Frequently Asked Questions
MSC-1 Filing FAQs
What is Dormant Status for a company?
Dormant Status is a recognised status for an inactive company under the Inactive Companies Act framework. It is generally used when a company is formed for a future project, to hold an asset or intellectual property, or has no significant accounting transaction.
Which section deals with Dormant Company status?
Dormant Company status is generally connected with Section 455 of the Inactive Companies Act, 2013. The company should review eligibility, pending filings, liabilities, disputes and current MCA rules before applying.
Which MCA form is used to apply for Dormant Status?
Form MSC-1 is commonly used to apply for obtaining the status of a dormant company. Supporting documents, approvals and company compliance status should be reviewed before filing.
What is Form MSC-2?
Form MSC-2 is the certificate issued by the Registrar after approval of dormant company status. It confirms that the company has been granted dormant status in MCA records.
What is Form MSC-3?
Form MSC-3 is the annual return of a dormant company. A dormant company should review yearly filing requirements and keep records updated even after obtaining dormant status.
What is Form MSC-4?
Form MSC-4 is commonly used for seeking active company status from dormant status. It is relevant when the company wants to restart operations or return to active status.
Who can apply for Dormant Status?
An inactive company may apply for dormant status if it meets eligibility conditions and does not have disqualifying issues such as pending filings, prosecution, inspection, dispute, outstanding public deposit, loan default or similar restrictions.
Is Dormant Status available for LLP?
Dormant Status under Section 455 is mainly a company concept. LLP closure, inactive LLP handling or LLP compliance options should be reviewed separately because the filing route is different from company dormant status.
What documents are required for Dormant Status application?
Common documents include company CIN and PAN, certificate of incorporation, board resolution, shareholder approval, statement of no significant accounting transaction, financial records, auditor certificate or statement where needed, DSC and pending filing details.
Can a company with pending ROC filings apply for Dormant Status?
Pending ROC filings should normally be reviewed and regularised before applying. MCA may require the company to be compliant before granting dormant status, depending on the company records and current form rules.
Can a dormant company do business?
A dormant company should not carry out normal business activity while dormant. If the company wants to restart business operations, active status restoration through the applicable MCA process should be reviewed.
Is annual compliance required after Dormant Status?
Yes. A dormant company generally has reduced compliance, but it still needs to maintain basic records and file applicable dormant company returns such as MSC-3 and any other required compliance.
Can Dormant Status be converted back to Active status?
Yes. A dormant company may apply to become active again, commonly through Form MSC-4, subject to current MCA rules, filings, fees and Registrar approval.
Do you provide Dormant Status support across India?
Yes. Money Mangalam provides online Dormant Status support across India, including eligibility review, MSC-1 filing guidance, MSC-3 annual return guidance, MSC-4 active status restoration support and MCA follow-up.