Administrative Restoration of a Dissolved UK Company
We understand that the dissolution of your company can present significant challenges. That's why we offer comprehensive services to administratively restore your dissolved company and reinstate it on the Companies House register. Whether it's due to missed annual obligations or other administrative complications, we are here to support you throughout the process.
Conditions for Administrative Restoration
To be eligible for administrative restoration, the following conditions must be met:
- The company was struck off the register by Companies House.
- The dissolution occurred less than six years ago.
- The company was trading at the time of its dissolution.
If your company was voluntarily struck off by a director using form DS01, administrative restoration is not possible. In this case, a court order will be required to reinstate the company.
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Restoration Procedure
Upon receipt of your payment, we handle all the necessary administrative formalities to restore your company. Here are the steps of the process:
- Preparation and Submission of Documents.
- Obtaining the Bona Vacantia Concession Letter: If the company had assets, we obtain this letter confirming that the Treasury Solicitor does not oppose the restoration.
- Management of Late Filings: We confirm with Companies House if any other declarations are overdue and if there are any late penalties for these declarations. We will inform you of the additional costs and potential penalties related to the necessary late filings for the restoration of your company. We will prepare these filings on your behalf to ensure compliance with Companies House requirements. You pay these fees only if Companies House accepts the restoration.
Deadlines and Fees
Generally, the restoration process takes about 7 to 10 business days once all required documents have been submitted to Companies House. The filing fees for restoration (£468), as well as any confirmation statements and late penalties, will only be payable to Companies House at the time of acceptance of the restoration.
Benefits of Choosing Our Firm
- Expertise: With years of experience, we simplify the complex process of administrative restoration.
- Personalized Service: We guide you through every step, from document preparation to communication with Companies House.
- Efficiency: We are committed to restoring your company as quickly as possible to minimize any disruption to your business activities.
Handling Late Filings
When restoring your company, all overdue filings and accounts must be submitted. We will inform you of the associated fees and penalties. This includes:
- Confirmation Statements: These must be filed for each year the company was dissolved.
- Annual Accounts: Annual accounts must be submitted for each period the company was dissolved.
Restoring a dissolved company can seem complex, but our firm is here to simplify the process. We handle every step, from document preparation to communication with Companies House.
Late filing penalty fees
The penalty only applies to accounts. The level of the penalty depends on how late the accounts reach Companies House.
| Length of period (measured from the date the accounts are due) | Penalty for a private company LTD or LLP | Penalty for a public company PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Not more than 1 month | £150 | £750 |
| More than 1 month but not more than 3 months | £375 | £1,500 |
| More than 3 months but not more than 6 months | £750 | £3,000 |
| More than 6 months | £1,500 | £7,500 |
The penalty will be doubled if accounts are filed late in 2 successive financial years (beginning on or after 6 April 2008).