Company Dissolution

If you no longer wish to continue running your company, you can place an order for the dissolution of your company

Company dissolution refers to the process of officially closing down a company and removing it from the Companies House register. Once a company is dissolved, it ceases to exist as a legal entity.

Steps for Company Dissolution

You must be a director of the company you intend to dissolve. The process involve the following:

  1. You place an order.
  2. We will commence filings for the closure of your Company.
  3. You will receive an email from Companies House to approve the closure of the company.
  4. Once you approve it, We will finalise the closure filings.
  5. Companies House will publish a notice of the proposed dissolution in, The Gazette, the official public record. This gives interested parties an Opportunity to object to the dissolution.
  6. If no objections are raised within two months, the company will be struck off the register, and a second notice will be published in The Gazette confirming the dissolution

How to get started?

Choose a package and complete the payment If your company was not incorporated with us, you will need to provide us your company details

Company Dissolution Service

We will prepare your company dissolution form and file. We will cover the Companies House filing fee.

Please Note

To use this service, you must be a director of the company you intend to dissolve.

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FAQs on UK Company Dissolution

What is company dissolution? +

Company dissolution is the process of legally closing down a company and removing it from the Companies House register, effectively ceasing its existence as a legal entity.

What are the types of company dissolution? +
  • Voluntary Dissolution: Initiated by the company’s directors and shareholders.
  • Compulsory Dissolution: Initiated by Companies House due to non-compliance with legal requirements.
How do I apply for voluntary dissolution? +
  • Hold a board meeting and obtain shareholder approval.
  • Cease trading and settle all business affairs.
  • Place an order.
  • Notify all interested parties.
What happens after the dissolution filings started? +

Once the filing is initiated, Companies House will publish a notice of the proposed dissolution in The Gazette. If no objections are raised within two months, the company will be struck off the register and dissolved.

What happens to the assets of a dissolved company? +

Any remaining assets of a dissolved company become the property of the Crown. Creditors and other interested parties can apply to have the company restored to recover these assets.

Are directors liable after dissolution? +

Directors may still be liable for any actions taken before the dissolution. Creditors can pursue legal action against directors for any outstanding liabilities.

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