Vertical 14: Corporate Retainers & Legal Desk

Corporate retainers and legal desk framework. Vertical 14 is a retained coverage gap under the approved Phase 1 taxonomy with zero assigned active service IDs; the links below provide cross-references to related secretarial closure forms and educational statutory guides.

Cross-Referenced Secretarial & Referral Routes

Fast-Track Company Strike-Off (Form STK-2)

Lawful closure and removal of name for defunct or inoperative companies under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013.

LLP Strike-Off (Form 24)

Simplified statutory closure process for defunct Limited Liability Partnerships with zero commercial liabilities.

Dormant Status Application (Form MSC-1)

Obtaining dormant company status under Section 455 to preserve intellectual property or real estate while minimizing compliance overhead.

Corporate Insolvency Overview (External Referral Only)

Statutory overview of insolvency proceedings under IBC 2016. CraftEgon CCS provides documentation compilation; formal tribunal appearances require independent legal counsel.

Statutory Q&A Authoritative Legal Provisions & FAQs

What are the primary conditions to apply for fast-track company strike-off under Form STK-2? +
Under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act 2013, a company may apply for strike-off if it has failed to commence business within one year of incorporation, or has not carried on any business or operation for a period of two immediately preceding financial years without obtaining dormant company status, and possesses zero outstanding assets and liabilities.
Can a company with pending litigations or tax assessments file Form STK-2? +
No, companies with pending regulatory inquiries, inspections, NCLT litigations, or open income tax demands cannot apply for strike-off until clean indemnity bonds and no-objection certificates (NOC) are resolved.

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