Striking Off Company

Orderly, Compliant & Clean Company De-Registration with ACRA & IRAS

Striking Off Company

Striking off company Singapore ACRA procedure

When a business has fulfilled its commercial objectives, completed an internal restructuring, or ceased active operations, formal striking off provides a permanent, legally clean exit. JJV Lucky Stars Consultants guides company directors through every stage of ACRA striking off, ensuring full IRAS tax clearance and total discharge of statutory liabilities.

Allowing a dormant company to drift without proper de-registration triggers accumulating ACRA late filing penalties, director debarment, and statutory summons. Our specialists handle all compliance requirements to ensure an orderly, stress-free company dissolution.

Statutory Requirements for Striking Off in Singapore:

  • The company has formally ceased all business operations or never commenced trading.
  • Zero outstanding tax liabilities with IRAS, with official written tax clearance secured.
  • All corporate bank accounts closed with zero balances and statements of account finalized.
  • No pending legal proceedings, unresolved claims, or ongoing litigation in or outside Singapore.
  • Clean Register of Charges with no undischarged debentures or bank charges registered with ACRA.
  • Written consent obtained from a majority of shareholders approving the dissolution.

Step-by-Step Striking Off Procedure with ACRA

Phase 1

Financial & Tax Clearance

Preparation of final cessation accounts and submission to IRAS to receive written tax clearance confirmation.

Phase 2

Bank Account Closure & Resolutions

Closing all company bank accounts and passing formal board and shareholder strike-off resolutions.

Phase 3

ACRA BizFile+ Lodgment

Lodgment of the striking-off application with ACRA. ACRA sends notice to the company and directors.

Phase 4

Government Gazette Publication

Publication in the Singapore Government Gazette. After 60 days without objection, ACRA issues final dissolution.