Company Strike Off Service

What does strike off mean?

A company strike off, also known as dissolving a company, is the process of removing a company’s name from the official Companies House register in the UK. This effectively means the company ceases to exist as a legal entity.

To dissolve a company, certain conditions must be met: the company must not have traded or changed its name in the last three months, and it should not be under threat of liquidation. The process involves submitting a formal application (Form DS01) to Companies House, notifying all relevant parties, and ensuring all company affairs are settled.

Once approved, the company is struck off the register and dissolved, relieving the directors of their legal responsibilities

What is the process of Strike off?

The process of strike off, also known as dissolving a company, involves formally removing a company’s name from the Companies House register in the UK. To initiate this, the company must cease trading and settle all affairs. Directors must complete and submit the DS01 Strike Off Application form to Companies House.

Once submitted, a notice is published in the Gazette, allowing for any objections. If no objections are raised within two months, the company is officially dissolved and struck off the register, relieving the directors of their legal responsibilities.

Cease trading and settle all company affairs.
Submit the DS01 Strike Off Application form.
Notice published in the Gazette for objections.
Company is dissolved if no objections are raised within two months.

How it works:

Click on ‘Order Now’, complete the order form, proceed to checkout, and make your payment.
Expect to receive your Board Resolution via email within 1 working day; simply sign it and keep it safe.
Directors will receive an email invitation to electronically sign the dissolution application; simply sign and submit it.
We will handle the filing of the documents at Companies House.
You will be notified via email once the dissolution application has been accepted.
Companies House will then send a letter to your registered office confirming the company’s dissolution.

Why you need to close the company?

Avoid recurring cost and time for your annual accounts and confirmation statements filings.
This helps you avoid late filing penalties and potential legal consequences.
Protect your reputation as a director by preventing involuntary dissolution from being recorded.
We’ll manage all tasks; your part is simply electronically signing the dissolution application.
Rely on us to address any issues or obstacles diligently.

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Company Strike off

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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