Striking off or dissolving a limited company
How a company can be removed from the Companies House register.
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This guidance explains how a company can be removed from the Companies House register, known as ‘striking off’ or ‘dissolving’. This is covered under law in part 31 of the Companies Act 2006.
This guidance does not cover unusual or complex circumstances, or circumstances when a company is dissolved after formal insolvency proceedings. If you’re not sure about your responsibilities after reading this guidance, you may wish to seek professional advice.
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Before you apply – Added information about what to do if your company is insolvent and cannot pay its debts on time. How to apply and who to tell – Added information about what you need to do if your company has employees or pays subcontractors.
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2025-12-04 13:38
Before you apply – Added information about what to do if your company is insolvent and cannot pay its debts on time. How to apply and who to tell – Added information about what you need to do if your company has employees or pays subcontractors.
2025-03-18 00:01
First published.