Procedure for Voluntary Winding-up

1. Declaration of Solvency: Directors assess the company’s financial position and declare its ability to pay all debts.

2. Shareholders’ Approval: Shareholders pass a special resolution to wind up the company voluntarily and appoint a liquidator.

3. Notification of Resolution: The resolution to wind up is published in the Official Gazette and newspapers.

4. Liquidator’s Appointment Notification: The company informs the Registrar about the liquidator’s appointment.

5. Liquidator’s Public Announcement: The appointed liquidator announces his role in the Official Gazette and to the Registrar.

6. Creditors’ Meeting: If necessary, the liquidator convenes a creditors’ meeting.

7. Documentation of Creditors’ Meeting: The liquidator files a return with the Registrar.

8. Annual General Meeting: If the winding-up process extends over a year, the liquidator calls an annual general meeting.

9. Filing of General Meeting Documentation: Documentation of general meetings is filed with the Registrar.

10. Final Report and Meeting: The liquidator compiles a final report and financial accounts, summoning a meeting of members.

11. Notice of Final Meeting: A notice of the final meeting is published in the Gazette and newspapers.

12. Submission of Final Documents: The liquidator submits a copy of the final report and accounts to the Registrar, marking the completion of the winding-up process.

Compulsory Winding Up of Company

Compulsory winding up is initiated by filing a petition to the tribunal, typically due to unpaid debts, special resolutions, unlawful acts, fraud, non-compliance with ROC filings, or at the tribunal’s discretion.

Winding-up of Company Subject to the Supervision of the Court

In cases where a company decides to undergo liquidation voluntarily but requests court supervision, the court may issue an order to supervise the process upon stakeholders’ request.

Implications of Company Winding Up

• For the Company, Shareholders, Creditors, and Management: Various implications arise, including changes in legal status, shareholder liability, creditor actions, management powers, and asset disposition.

Role and Powers of a Liquidator in Company Winding Up

A liquidator oversees the winding-up process, liquidates assets, settles debts, and distributes remaining funds among shareholders, operating under court guidance if the winding up is ordered by the court.

Duration of Winding Up

The duration varies based on factors such as the company’s complexity and size, but typically takes several months to more than a year.

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