Close UK Company Online
Safely dissolve and strike off your UK Limited Company with our managed DS01 filing service. Avoid late filing fines and keep your record clean. Return to our UK company registration homepage if you ever need to launch a new venture.
Basic Closure
£49 + gov fee
- ✔ DS01 Form Preparation
- ✔ Secure Digital Submission
- ✔ Status Tracking Alerts
Fully Managed
£99 /all-inc
- ✔ Companies House Fee Included
- ✔ Board Resolution Preparation
- ✔ Director & Shareholder Signatures
- ✔ Final Accounts Guidance
Elite Close
£199 /full
- ✔ Fully Managed DS01 Filing
- ✔ HMRC Corporation Tax Close
- ✔ HMRC VAT Deregistration
- ✔ Confirmation of Closure
How to Safely Dissolve a UK Company
Closing a UK Limited Company requires following a specific legal workflow. You must inform all interested parties, including shareholders, creditors, and HMRC. Our managed service ensures your DS01 application is submitted correctly to Companies House, preventing any delays or rejections.
Requirements for Strike-off:
- The company must not have traded or sold any stock in the last 3 months.
- The company must not have changed its name in the last 3 months.
- The company must not have any active legal proceedings against it.
When Should You Close Your UK Company?
Closing a UK Limited Company is a significant decision that should be handled carefully. Common reasons for closure include the business no longer trading, the directors wishing to retire or relocate, or the company having served its purpose (for example, a project-based venture that has completed its work). Whatever the reason, striking off your company through a DS01 submission is the most cost-effective and straightforward method — provided the company meets the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Requirements for Voluntary Strike-Off
To apply for voluntary strike-off, your company must not have traded or sold any stock in the last three months, must not have changed its name in the same period, and must not be subject to any insolvency proceedings or legal actions. If your company does not meet these conditions, you may need to go through a members' voluntary liquidation (MVL) instead. Our managed service will assess your eligibility before filing.
- The company must have ceased trading for at least 3 months.
- No assets or liabilities may remain (all bank accounts must be closed).
- All directors must consent to the strike-off application.
- If ineligible, our Elite Close package includes HMRC tax deregistration and full closure support.
When Should You Close Your UK Company?
Closing a UK Limited Company is a significant decision that should be handled carefully. Common reasons for closure include the business no longer trading, the directors wishing to retire or relocate, or the company having served its purpose (for example, a project-based venture that has completed its work). Whatever the reason, striking off your company through a DS01 submission is the most cost-effective and straightforward method — provided the company meets the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Requirements for Voluntary Strike-Off
To apply for voluntary strike-off, your company must not have traded or sold any stock in the last three months, must not have changed its name in the same period, and must not be subject to any insolvency proceedings or legal actions. If your company does not meet these conditions, you may need to go through a members' voluntary liquidation (MVL) instead. Our managed service will assess your eligibility before filing.
- The company must have ceased trading for at least 3 months.
- No assets or liabilities may remain (all bank accounts must be closed).
- All directors must consent to the strike-off application.
- If ineligible, our Elite Close package includes HMRC tax deregistration and full closure support.
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