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What are my options for company closure?

Option 1 – Winding Up:

This is the more costly and more intrusive process, one which essentially removes the authority of a director. Control of the process and the business concerns are overseen by the appointed Insolvency Practitioner.

A director that has previously liquidated a company can, in later engagements, be viewed as a higher investment risk, potentially affecting their ability to perform business in the future.

Option 2 – Dissolution:

A far cheaper option. This can be performed by the director themselves, allowing them to retain control and also ensuring unnecessary costs are not incurred.

The process does not demand that 3rd parties are given intrusive access into the business operations and the affairs of the directors personally. If correctly undertaken, a company dissolution has no lasting negative reflection on the directors.

What is dissolution?

Companies that are formed and registered within England and Wales have a record of their existence kept at Companies House.

While this record is in place the company is considered operational and valid, as such it needs to maintain records and upkeep running costs as is appropriate. Administrative Dissolution (Striking off) is the process of removing a company from the Companies House register and making sure that everything is done in the correct way, this includes informing creditors, closing any bank accounts and dealing with paperwork etc.

Once a company is removed from the register then it is noted as Dissolved and is therefore no longer exists.

What are the benefits of dissolution?

  • Immediate steps can be taken to start closing your company
  • There is no meeting of creditors
  • It’s cheaper by far than liquidation
  • Not as intrusive as a more formal liquidation
  • You retain final control of the process
  • It’s possible to clear thousands of pounds of business debt

Does your company qualify for dissolution?

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Professional Service

Over the last decade we've helped hundreds of company directors, like you, dissolve their limited companies. By using us you will have access to our vast experience and you will enjoy the benefits of a dedicated case worker who will manage your company closure from start to finish.

Clears Company Debts

Like liquidation, closing a company through the dissolution method will clear any of its outstanding debts in the correct and lawful manner. An initial appraisal determines what the company is capable of paying to its creditors, and these amounts are distributed and finalised prior to closure.

Protects You As A Director

The most common question we get asked is “will closing my company affect me being a director in the future?” By using Forbes Burton you can be sure that your responsibilities are upheld at all times and the closure has no effect on you as a director.

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Frequently asked questions

The legal process to close you company and make sure everything is done in the eyes of the law. After strike off your company is noted as dissolved and removed from the register at Companies House.
It depends on how much work there is but with some companies everything is done in as little as 3 months.
Our dissolution prices start from £250+vat for simple cases – the complex ones, those with creditors for example, cost more but still considerably less than a liquidation.
It means that you will no longer be a Director of the dissolved company and as long as it is done the right way you won't be liable for any debts either.
No – as long as everything is done correctly, this is where we come in.
Yes. If you want to start again or become a director of another company this is fine.
Yes but we can help you deal with this.
To get started just your name, contact details and how many people you owe money too. Once you’ve sent this through will send you a short questionnaire so we can give you a full quote. This information will also help us with the dissolution process.
Yes – but it must conform to the usual companies house restrictions – we can help you with all this too!
Yes - our solution clears any debts your business has. After your company is closed you will have no outstanding liabilites or debts.

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