Company Strike Off Service

A company strike off, also known as dissolution, is the process of officially removing your company’s name from the Companies House register in the UK. Once dissolved, the company ceases to exist as a legal entity, and directors are relieved of their statutory responsibilities.

This is a straightforward and cost-effective way to close a business that is no longer trading.

Why you might close a company

✔ Avoid the recurring costs of annual accounts & confirmation statements
✔ Prevent late filing penalties and legal risks
✔ Protect your reputation by closing the company correctly (instead of involuntary strike off)
✔ Free yourself from ongoing administrative duties

Strike Off Process

➤ Cease trading – The company must stop trading and settle all outstanding affairs.
➤ File DS01 application – Directors must sign and submit the official strike off form.
➤ Gazette notice – Companies House publishes the notice, giving creditors/opponents two months to object.
➤ Company dissolved – If no objections are raised, the company is struck off and legally dissolved.

How it works with Xact+ Accountants

Order online – Click “Order Now,” complete the order form, checkout, and make payment.
Receive documents – Within 1 working day, we’ll email your Board Resolution for signature.
E-sign application – Directors receive an invitation to electronically sign the DS01 application.
We file for you – We handle submission of the dissolution form to Companies House.
Confirmation – Once accepted, you’ll be notified via email and Companies House will issue a final confirmation letter.

What’s included

✔ Preparation of Board Resolution
✔ DS01 Strike Off Application form
✔ Guidance and support throughout the process
✔ Filing with Companies House
✔ Confirmation of dissolution from Companies House

Why choose us?

➤ Fast & simple process – handled within 1 working day
➤ No hidden costs – fixed-price service
➤ Complete compliance – avoid mistakes & penalties
➤ Peace of mind – we manage the entire process

Close your company the right way – let Xact+ Accountants handle your strike off.

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Company Strike off

£119.99

Limited Company Dissolution

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DS01 Inclusive £33 Govt. Fee
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10-12 Days of Processing Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a struck-off company be restored?Xact+ Accountants2025-03-07T00:21:12+01:00

Can a struck-off company be restored?

Yes, a struck-off company can be restored to the register under certain circumstances, such as:

By court order, typically upon application by a creditor or shareholder.
Through administrative restoration, if the company was struck off by the registrar and meets specific criteria.

Restoration must usually be applied for within six years of the dissolution.

What are the consequences of striking off a company?Xact+ Accountants2025-03-07T00:19:20+01:00

What are the consequences of striking off a company?

Once a company is struck off:

It ceases to exist as a legal entity.
Any remaining assets become the property of the Crown.
Outstanding debts are not automatically discharged, and creditors may pursue directors personally if they believe there was misconduct.

What happens after submitting the strike-off application?Xact+ Accountants2025-03-07T00:17:28+01:00

What happens after submitting the strike-off application?

After submitting the application:

Companies House will publish a notice in The Gazette, announcing the proposed dissolution.
If no objections are raised within two months, the company will be struck off the register.
A final notice will be published in The Gazette, confirming the company’s dissolution.

How does a company apply for strike-off?Xact+ Accountants2025-03-07T00:15:55+01:00

How does a company apply for strike-off?

To apply for strike-off, the company must:

Deliver final accounts or tax return.
Complete and submit Form DS01 to Companies House, signed by a majority of the directors.
Pay the applicable fee (£33 online or £44 for a paper application).
Notify all ‘notifiable parties’ (e.g., creditors, employees, shareholders) within seven days of submitting the application.

Under what conditions can a company apply for voluntary strike-off?Xact+ Accountants2025-03-07T00:13:08+01:00

Under what conditions can a company apply for voluntary strike-off?

A company can apply for voluntary strike-off if, in the previous three months, it has not:

Traded or carried on business
Changed its name
Engaged in activities other than those necessary for making the application, settling debts, or complying with statutory requirements
Been threatened with liquidation
Had any agreements with creditors, such as a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)

If these conditions are not met, the company may need to pursue voluntary liquidation instead.

What does it mean to strike off a limited company?Xact+ Accountants2025-03-07T00:11:39+01:00

What does it mean to strike off a limited company?

Striking off a limited company involves formally dissolving the business, resulting in its removal from the Companies House register. Once struck off, the company ceases to exist legally, and its assets become the property of the Crown.

Company Strike Off Service