Restoration & Compliance Matters

Q: Why do companies get struck off the register?

A company may be struck off for reasons such as failure to file statutory returns over a period or being regarded as not carrying on business. Once struck off, it generally cannot operate or transact normally and its bank accounts can be affected, so restoration may be necessary.

Q: What is involved in restoring a company?

It typically involves assessing the strike-off, preparing and filing an application with the NCLT setting out grounds, providing supporting documentation, and often regularising overdue filings, usually with an appearance before the tribunal where we provide representation support.

Q: What does regularising compliance defaults mean?

It means bringing overdue statutory filings and compliance obligations up to date and addressing defaults, sometimes including condonation of delay where applicable, which is often necessary alongside restoration and returns the company to a clean status.

Q: How long does restoration take?

Timelines depend on the facts, the completeness of the application and documentation, and the tribunal's process. A well-prepared application generally proceeds more smoothly, and we manage the matter efficiently and keep you informed of expected timelines.

Restore a Struck-Off Company and Regularise Compliance Defaults Through the NCLT

A company can find itself struck off the Register of Companies — often for non-filing of returns or being treated as inactive — which leaves it unable to operate, transact, or access its assets and bank accounts. Where the strike-off should be reversed, the company, its members, or creditors can apply to the National Company Law Tribunal for restoration of the company's name. Alongside restoration, businesses frequently need to regularise past compliance defaults to get back on a clean footing.

Our restoration and compliance matters services help you restore a struck-off company and set right compliance defaults — assessing the position, preparing the application and documentation, and providing representation support before the NCLT, with legal counsel where advocacy is required. This service works closely with our company law matters, corporate litigation & representation, and fast track merger services.

Our Restoration & Compliance Services

Restoration Applications

Preparing and filing applications to restore a struck-off company's name.

Position Assessment

Assessing the strike-off and the grounds and prospects for restoration.

Compliance Regularisation

Setting right overdue filings and past compliance defaults.

Condonation of Delay

Assistance where condonation of delay in filings is required.

Documentation

Preparing the supporting documents the tribunal requires.

Representation Support

Representation support before the NCLT, with counsel where required.

Benefits of Professional Restoration Support

A clear assessment of whether restoration is achievable
Accurately prepared restoration applications and documents
Regularisation of overdue filings and compliance defaults
Restored ability to operate, transact, and access assets
Representation support before the tribunal
A path back to a clean compliance footing

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do companies get struck off the register?

A company may be struck off the Register of Companies for reasons such as failure to file statutory returns over a period, or being regarded as not carrying on business or in operation. Once struck off, the company generally cannot operate or transact normally, and its bank accounts and dealings can be affected, which is why restoration may be necessary.

Can a struck-off company be restored?

Yes, in appropriate cases. The company, its members, creditors, or others as permitted can apply to the National Company Law Tribunal for restoration of the company's name to the register. Whether restoration is granted depends on the facts and grounds, which we assess before advising you on the prospects and process.

What is involved in restoring a company?

Restoration typically involves assessing the strike-off, preparing and filing an application with the NCLT setting out the grounds, providing supporting documentation, and often regularising overdue filings and defaults. It usually also involves attending before the tribunal, where we provide representation support with legal counsel as required.

What does regularising compliance defaults mean?

It means bringing the company's overdue statutory filings and other compliance obligations up to date and addressing any defaults, sometimes including seeking condonation of delay where applicable. Regularising defaults is often necessary alongside restoration and helps return the company to a clean, compliant status going forward.

How long does restoration take?

Timelines depend on the facts of the case, the completeness of the application and documentation, and the tribunal's process. A well-prepared application with the necessary supporting materials generally proceeds more smoothly. We aim to manage the matter efficiently and keep you informed of expected timelines.

Bring Your Company Back to Life

Restoration and compliance matters support to restore a struck-off company through the NCLT.