Limited Company Dissolution
Service Fee: £65
Sometimes the right decision for a business is to close it down. Whether the shareholders are retiring, selling the company’s assets, or simply winding things up, voluntary company dissolution (sometimes called “striking off” or “winding up”) is a formal way to close a company cleanly and legally.
When You Can Dissolve a Company
A company can apply for dissolution if, in the past three months:
It hasn’t carried out its normal business activities
It hasn’t changed its name
It hasn’t conducted any activity unrelated to winding up (except selling property or rights needed when trading and settling debts)
It hasn’t been threatened with liquidation
It hasn’t entered into a credit agreement like a company voluntary arrangement
It isn’t involved in legal proceedings
If any of these situations apply, Companies House may require a formal voluntary liquidation instead.
Our Dissolution Service
We make closing your company straightforward and stress-free:
Complete and submit your DS01 form – we handle the Companies House paperwork for you
Pay the official £10 Companies House fee on your behalf
Prepare board minutes – documenting the decision to dissolve your company, which you’ll need to keep for your records
Our service: £65
Key Things to Know
Who to notify: Under Companies House rules, you must inform anyone with an interest in your business within seven days. This includes shareholders, employees, creditors, landlords, suppliers, banks, pension managers, and anyone pursuing legal claims.
Changing your mind: You can cancel the dissolution using the DS02 form if circumstances change, such as starting trading again or becoming involved in insolvency proceedings.
Tax considerations: Assets under £25,000 can be distributed before dissolution, possibly treated as a capital gain by HMRC. Assets over £25,000 can be paid as dividends. Entrepreneur’s Relief may apply, reducing tax to 10% (subject to a lifetime limit). Consult an accountant to ensure compliance.
Timeline: The process typically takes 3–6 months from submission of the DS01 form.
Limited Company Dissolution
£65 – We handle everything for you
Closing a company is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ll take care of the formalities so you can move forward with confidence.
When can you dissolve a company?
You can apply if your company has, in the last 3 months:
Not traded or carried out normal business
Not changed its name
Not been threatened with liquidation or insolvency
Only carried out activities related to winding up (like settling debts or selling assets)
If these don’t apply, you may need voluntary liquidation instead.
What’s included in our service
Completion and submission of the DS01 form
Companies House £10 fee paid on your behalf
Board minutes prepared to document the decision
All for £65
Good to know
You must notify shareholders, creditors, employees, banks, HMRC, and anyone else with an interest in your business within 7 days
You can cancel the process (DS02 form) if circumstances change
Typical timeline: 3–6 months from DS01 submission
Tax may apply to asset distribution – check with your accountant if in doubt