Dissolving a company involves closing it down and removing it from the Companies House register. This process typically takes around three months. However, once a company is dissolved, the time it takes to be officially removed from the register can vary.

Company dissolution can be categorized into two types: voluntary and involuntary.

Voluntary dissolution

Company directors may choose to close down a company for various reasons. While many limited companies are established with the best intentions, some may never fully launch. Others might have been successful but have now fulfilled their purpose.

In these cases, it is common for company directors to file the ‘Strike off a company from the register (DS01)’ form with Companies House.

Involuntary dissolution

There are also situations where Companies House will initiate the closure of a company themselves. This usually occurs when a company is significantly behind on its filing obligations, such as the confirmation statement, annual accounts, or tax returns.

For example, if a company is late with its confirmation statement, it’s important to address the issue promptly. Similarly, maintaining up-to-date annual accounts is crucial.

Regardless of the reason for a company’s closure…

When is company information removed from the Companies House register?

According to The National Archives, company information remains available at Companies House for 20 years following a company’s dissolution. After this period, any remaining company records are either transferred to The National Archives or destroyed.

Do you need help with a company dissolution?

If you’ve decided to close down your limited company, our company dissolution service is here to assist you.

We strive to make this challenging process as smooth as possible. We’ll guide you through each step, ensuring that all necessary preparations and filings are handled correctly. Once your application is accepted, we’ll notify you promptly.

We hope you found this blog useful. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions.