Close your limited company correctly. We handle the full voluntary strike off process from start to finish, so you stay compliant and protected as a director.
We make sure your company is closed properly, tax obligations are finalised and your strike off is submitted correctly to Companies House
You work with a named UK accountant who reviews your company’s position before any dissolution is filed.We check whether the company has ceased trading, confirm outstanding liabilities, review retained profits, examine directors loan accounts and confirm whether voluntary strike off is appropriate.
We prepare and submit the DS01 strike off application directly to Companies House for fast and accurate processing. We also guide you through notifying interested parties and ensure the correct procedure is followed.
Before closing your company, we review your tax position with HMRC. We help you finalise Corporation Tax returns, close VAT registrations if required, and deal with PAYE scheme closure.
Our company dissolution service is offered at a clear fixed fee. No hidden costs. No unexpected add ons. You know exactly what is included before you proceed.
You can use our one off company dissolution service, or continue with us for personal tax advice, capital gains guidance or support with your next venture.
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We support directors and business owners across the UK who need a safe, compliant and professionally managed company dissolution service, with clear advice before, during and after closure
Contractors often close their limited company after finishing a long term contract, moving to PAYE or switching to an umbrella company.
If your business is no longer active and has no outstanding debts, voluntary strike off may be the right solution.
Many directors register companies that never trade or are no longer needed.
Some directors dissolve one company before launching a new structure.
Our company dissolution service is suitable for solvent companies that:
Many directors attempt to dissolve a company themselves without understanding the legal and tax implications.
From contractors and small business owners to dormant companies and established limited companies, directors choose GoForma for a reliable, compliant dissolution service
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Company dissolution is the legal process of closing a limited company and removing it from the register at Companies House. Once dissolved, the company no longer exists and cannot trade, hold assets or enter contracts.
You apply for voluntary strike off by submitting form DS01 to Companies House. The company must have stopped trading, have no outstanding debts and be up to date with filings. Interested parties must be notified, and a notice is published in the Gazette. If no objections are raised, the company is removed from the register.
No. If your company has outstanding debts, creditors can object to the strike off. In these cases, formal insolvency procedures may be required instead of voluntary dissolution.
The cost of a company dissolution service depends on what is included. At GoForma, we offer a fixed fee company dissolution service at £579 with accountant review and guidance on your final tax position. It includes companies house fee of £13 as well.
It is not legally required, but strongly recommended. An accountant can review your tax position, advise on distributing retained profits and reduce the risk of objections from HMRC.
Most dissolutions take around 2 to 3 months. After submission to Companies House, a Gazette notice is published. If no objections are received during the statutory period, the company is struck off.
You must close company's business bank account before dissolution and properly distribute any remaining funds before the company is removed from the register. From the date a company is dissolved, its bank account will be frozen and any money in the account, together with any assets still in the company's name, will pass to the Crown.
YouYes. HMRC can object if Corporation Tax returns are outstanding or taxes are unpaid. This is why final compliance checks are essential before applying.
Once dissolved, the company legally ceases to exist and is removed from the register at Companies House. The company cannot trade, enter contracts or access assets.
Yes, in certain circumstances. Restoration is possible through administrative or court procedures, but it can be time consuming and costly.
You must inform all relevant parties before applying for strike off. This includes shareholders, employees, creditors, suppliers, banks and anyone with a financial interest in the company.
The company’s directors make the decision to apply for voluntary strike off. In most cases, a majority of directors must agree before submitting the DS01 form to Companies House.
Before dissolution, the company must submit final accounts and a final Corporation Tax return to HMRC and pay any outstanding tax.
Yes. You must keep your registered office and directors’ service addresses active until the company is officially dissolved by Companies House.
At GoForma, we follow a clear and structured process so your company dissolution service is handled correctly, legally and without unnecessary delays.
We confirm whether your company has stopped trading, check for outstanding liabilities and review your filing history with Companies House.
You complete a short online form and share key information on Date trading ceased, Bank balance and retained profits, Outstanding invoices or liabilities, and VAT and PAYE status
We review your accounts, confirm all required filings are up to date and advise on distributing remaining funds in a tax efficient way.
Once everything is confirmed, we prepare and submit the DS01 form to Companies House on your behalf. We also guide you on notifying interested parties, as required by law.
After submission, a notice is published in the Gazette. If no objections are raised during the statutory period, your company will be struck off the register.
Once your company is dissolved, you receive formal confirmation that it has been removed from the register at Companies House.
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Closing a limited company in the UK involves a legal process known as dissolution. This means shutting down the business permanently and removing it from the public register of the Companies House. Once dissolved, the company no longer exists as a legal entity. It cannot trade, hold assets, enter contracts or take payments.
Most solvent UK companies close with a voluntary strike off. In this case, the directors choose to remove the company from the register themselves, usually because the business has stopped operating and has no debts.
Dissolution applies when your company is solvent and all debts are paid. It’s a relatively simple paperwork process.
Liquidation is used for companies that can’t pay what they owe, or when directors want to formally close the company with assistance from a licensed insolvency practitioner. Liquidation is more complex and involves a thorough review of the company’s finances.
Voluntary strike off is suitable when:
Directors have legal duties before applying for company dissolution. You must:
If any of the above steps are not completed, the application can be rejected or suspended. In serious cases, directors may face penalties.
Use this checklist to see if voluntary strike off may be suitable for your situation.
You may qualify if:
Many low cost providers advertise company strike off services for £80 to £100. In most cases, they only submit a DS01 form to Companies House. They do not deal with tax, accounts or director compliance.
Our £579 fixed fee covers full company closure, not just form filing.
Our company dissolution service covers every legal and tax step required to close your limited company properly. It includes:
HMRC won’t simply let a company close if there are outstanding tax returns or unpaid taxes. Directors remain responsible for all the paperwork, even if trading has stopped. While a low-cost strike off might seem appealing, leaving any tax issues unresolved could lead to fines, investigations, or even company restoration.
Our pricing includes professional guiadance, regulatory compliance and full tax closure. If you want to close your limited company the right way and protect yourself in the future, a comprehensive service is worth far more than just submitting a basic form.
Closing a limited company is a legal decision with tax consequences. Taking the correct steps protects you as a director and reduces the risk of future problems.
With our fixed fee company dissolution service you can:
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