Voluntary Striking Off of an English Company: Procedure and Services
What is the Voluntary Striking Off of an English Company?
Voluntary striking off allows a director to dissolve an English company that is no longer needed and remove it from the company register.
Who Can Apply for the Striking Off of an English Company?
Only the directors of the English company have the legal right to apply for the dissolution of the company. This process cannot be initiated by shareholders or other stakeholders without the directors' consent.
Conditions for an Acceptable Application
To have your application for striking off accepted, the following conditions must be met:
- The English company must not have changed its name in the last three months.
- The English company must not be undergoing liquidation or merger.
- The English company must not have unpaid debts or ongoing tax obligations.
- No arrangements must have been made with creditors.
How to Apply for the Voluntary Striking Off of an English Company?
To apply for the voluntary striking off of an English company, simply fill out our online form. We take care of all the administrative procedures for you.
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What is the Procedure for the Voluntary Striking Off of an English Company?
- Preparation and Submission of Documentation: We prepare and submit all the necessary documentation to Companies House.
- Review by Companies House: Companies House will review the application and, if accepted, will record the information in the public records.
- Notification: A confirmation of the voluntary striking off application will be sent to the address provided.
- Publication of Striking Off Notice: Companies House will publish a striking off notice in a relevant newspaper to allow interested parties to object.
- Final Striking Off: If no objections are raised, a final notice will be published, and the English company will be struck off the register.
Who Can Object to the Striking Off of an English Company?
HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) is often the most likely to object to the striking off due to unpaid taxes, unsubmitted VAT returns, or unpaid penalties. If HMRC objects, we can intervene to resolve the issues and submit the necessary information.
How Long Does it Take to Strike Off an English Company?
- Initial Acceptance: About 5 working days after receiving the documentation at Companies House.
- Complete Striking Off: About 3 to 4 months after the initial acceptance.
Our Offer
Our service includes all the necessary administrative procedures for the striking off of your English company. The price we offer also includes the Companies House filing fees. We keep you regularly informed of the status of your application throughout the process.
Intervention in Case of Objection
In case of an objection to the striking off of your English company, we can intervene to resolve the issues and submit the necessary information. Please note that this service is not included in the initial price and will be subject to additional charges.