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Dissolving or closing a UK limited company

At Formations Wise, we don’t just help you start a company we also make it simple to close one when the time is right. For just £83.99, our Company Dissolution Service handles the full process of striking off your UK limited company in line with requirements.

We’ll prepare and file all the necessary forms, ensuring your business is closed correctly, legally, and without stress so you can move forward with confidence in your next venture.

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Company Dissolution DS01
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For directors wishing to close or dissolve a UK limited company. At least one director is required for us to prepare the DS01 dissolution form and submit it to Companies House. This service applies only to private limited companies and cannot be used for PLCs or businesses requiring formal liquidation.

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Company Dissolution DS01
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Our Express Dissolution Service is designed for company directors who need their UK limited company closed quickly and efficiently. This fully electronic filing option ensures that your DS01 application is reviewed, prepared, and submitted to Companies House within 24 hours (one working day) of receiving the required information.

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What Is Company Dissolution and Striking Off?

Company dissolution often referred to as striking off is the formal legal process of closing a UK limited company by removing it from the Companies House register. Once a company is dissolved, it ceases to exist as a legal entity and can no longer trade, enter into contracts, or carry out business activities.

Dissolution is typically used when a company is no longer trading, has no outstanding debts or liabilities, and all assets have been distributed to shareholders. It’s considered the most cost-effective and straightforward method of formally closing a company.

After a valid DS01 application has been filed and accepted by Companies House, the company’s name is published in the London Gazette. If no objections are raised, the company is officially struck off the register and dissolved – usually within two to three months of submission.

Our Company Dissolution Service ensures the entire process is handled correctly, helping you meet all legal requirements and avoid delays or rejected applications.

Requirements for Closing a UK Limited Company

To apply for voluntary dissolution (also known as striking off), your company must meet certain legal conditions set out by Companies House. Specifically, your company must not have done any of the following within the last three months:

  • Traded or carried out any business activity
  • Changed its registered company name
  • Engaged in any activity other than those required to close the business such as selling remaining assets or settling outstanding debts
  • Been threatened with liquidation by creditors
  • Entered into a formal arrangement, such as a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)
  • Been involved in any ongoing legal proceedings

If any of these conditions apply, your company will not be eligible for a voluntary strike-off. Instead, it may need to go through a voluntary liquidation process to close legally and fairly.

At Formations Wise, we ensure your dissolution application is fully compliant with Companies House regulations and handled efficiently from start to finish which gives you complete peace of mind that your company is properly and lawfully closed.

UK Company Dissolution & Striking Off Service Online Features:

Express Service for 24 hour filing for + £16.00.
Companies House fee of £10.00
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Includes Filing Fees.
Completion and filing of the company dissolution form (DS01). A hard copy must be filed – we can do this for you
Board meeting minutes – a document where the directors agree to the strike-off application

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We’ll email your Board Resolution within 5 working hours – sign it and keep it for future reference.

Director(s) invitation

An email invitation will be sent to the director(s) to eSign and submit the dissolution application for processing.

File and Submission

We’ll submit your dissolution documents to Companies House and notify you by email once the application has been accepted.

Companies House

Companies House will send a confirmation letter to your registered office address once the company has been officially dissolved.

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Why Close or Strike Off a UK Limited Company?

There are many legitimate reasons why a company director might choose to voluntarily dissolve or strike off a limited company from the Companies House register. If your business has completed its purpose, is no longer trading, or you wish to reduce ongoing administrative obligations, voluntary dissolution offers a straightforward and cost-effective solution.

Key benefits of striking off your company include:

  • Avoid penalties or legal action – prevent fines or prosecution for missed filings or compliance issues.
  • Protect your reputation – avoid an involuntary strike-off notice appearing on the public record, which could affect your future directorships.
  • Simplify the process – we prepare and file all required paperwork; you simply review and electronically sign the dissolution form.
  • Peace of mind – our experienced team liaises with Companies House to ensure your application is accurate, compliant, and processed efficiently.
  • Save time and money – end the need to prepare and submit annual accounts and confirmation statements.

By managing every step of the process, Formations Wise helps you close your company smoothly, legally, and without unnecessary stress – allowing you to move forward with confidence.

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What If I Want to Keep My Company but Stop Trading?

What If I Want to Keep My Company but Stop Trading?

If you’d like to retain ownership of your company but pause its trading activity, you can register it as a dormant company. A dormant company remains officially registered with Companies House but does not actively trade, earn income, or engage in any business transactions.

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While a dormant company is exempt from paying Corporation Tax, company directors must still file an annual Confirmation Statement with Companies House to keep the company record current. In some cases, simplified dormant company accounts may also need to be submitted each year.

If you’re unsure whether dormancy or dissolution is the right choice, our team at Formations Wise can provide guidance to help you choose the most appropriate and compliant option for your business.

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If your UK limited company is already registered with Companies House, you can easily manage it through your Formations Wise account. Simply create an account on our website and import your existing company by entering your company registration number and authentication code.

Once your company details are verified, you can securely access our Company Striking Off Service and complete the dissolution process online quickly, accurately, and in full compliance with Companies House requirements.

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UK Company Dissolution & Striking Off Service Online FAQ

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Once you place your order, we’ll prepare your board resolution and DS01 application form within approximately 3–5 working hours and send them to you by email for electronic signature.

After your signed documents are submitted and Companies House accepts the application, the strike-off process typically takes around two to three months. This period allows for the statutory notice to be published in The Gazette and for any objections to be raised before the company is officially dissolved.

Yes. HMRC can object to a company’s dissolution if there are outstanding tax returns, unpaid liabilities, or ongoing compliance checks. To prevent delays, directors should ensure all Corporation Tax, VAT, and PAYE obligations are settled before submitting a strike-off application.

Once a company is dissolved, its statutory records are no longer maintained by Companies House. However, directors are legally required to retain accounting and tax records for at least six years after dissolution in case they are needed by HMRC or other authorities.

A company cannot apply to be struck off the register if it has been active or involved in certain activities within the previous three months. This rule is in place to ensure that only genuinely inactive companies use the voluntary dissolution process.

Your company is not eligible for voluntary strike-off if it has:

  • Traded, sold goods, or carried out business activities within the last three months
  • Changed its registered company name during that period
  • Been involved in ongoing or pending legal proceedings
  • Already entered, or is about to enter, liquidation
  • Agreed to a formal arrangement with creditors, such as a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)

If any of these apply, the company must instead go through a formal voluntary liquidation process under UK company law.

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, ‘strike off’ and ‘dissolution’ refer to two distinct stages of the same process.

The strike-off is the formal application made to Companies House to remove a company from the public register. Once this application has been accepted and the required notice period has passed without objection, the company is officially dissolved — meaning it legally ceases to exist.

The Gazette publishes the final notice of dissolution, confirming the company’s removal from the register.

The decision to close a company through voluntary dissolution is made by its director or board of directors. This usually happens at a formal board meeting or through the signing of a written board resolution confirming the intention to strike off the company from the register.

The authority for directors to take this action is set out in Sections 1003 to 1011 of the Companies Act 2006, which outline the legal process for voluntary strike-off and dissolution in the UK.

Before applying to strike off your company, it’s essential to ensure that all outstanding Corporation Tax, PAYE, and VAT liabilities are settled and that all relevant returns have been submitted to HMRC.

If any tax remains unpaid, HMRC can object to the dissolution, which will pause or cancel the application until the debt is cleared. It’s therefore best practice to confirm that your company’s tax affairs are fully up to date before filing the strike-off application with Companies House.

For guidance on final accounts and closing your company’s tax position, visit GOV.UK: Closing a Limited Company.

You should close your company’s business bank account before submitting an application for dissolution. Once a company is struck off the register, any bank accounts still open are automatically frozen, and the remaining funds become property of the Crown (via the Bona Vacantia Division).

To avoid losing access to your company’s balance, ensure all outstanding payments are cleared, any final tax liabilities are settled, and the account is closed before filing your strike-off application with Companies House.

Yes. Until a company is officially dissolved and removed from the register, it must continue to maintain both a valid registered office address and a service address for each director. These addresses ensure that any official correspondence from Companies House or HMRC can still be received during the strike-off process.

When you purchase our Company Dissolution Service, we’ll automatically extend your Formations Wise statutory address services for an additional three months at no extra cost ensuring your company remains compliant throughout the entire dissolution period.

Yes, it’s possible to restore a company that has been voluntarily dissolved, but the process depends on the stage of dissolution. Once a company has been struck off and officially dissolved, it can only be reinstated through a formal court restoration procedure. This can be a lengthy and costly process, so it’s important to be certain before applying for strike-off.

If your application for dissolution has been accepted by Companies House but the company has not yet been dissolved, you can still withdraw the request by filing a DS02 form. This effectively cancels the strike-off application and keeps the company active on the register.

No the price you see is the total cost for our Company Dissolution Service. All filing fees and administrative costs related to the application are included, so there are no hidden charges or unexpected extras.

Our transparent pricing policy means you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for from the start, with full support from our experienced team throughout the dissolution process.

You may wish to dissolve your company if it has stopped trading, holds no assets or liabilities, and there are no plans to resume business activity. Dissolution is often the most practical step for directors who have completed a short-term venture, closed a side business, or no longer need a dormant company to remain on the register.

Taking action early helps avoid unnecessary filing obligations and keeps your Companies House record clear.

Read our full guide on when to dissolve a company for practical advice and compliance tips before starting the process.

Once a company has been dissolved, its name becomes available for others to register. If you plan to start a new company under the same name, it’s best to check the name’s availability through the Companies House name search before applying for formation. Keep in mind that certain restrictions apply to names that are too similar to existing companies or previously liquidated entities.

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