We can handle all the paperwork required to properly dissolve (close) your company, ensuring a smooth and compliant process with Companies House.
Company dissolution, also known as striking off, is the process of removing a company from the official Companies House register. Closing a company comes with legal responsibilities, and our UK Company Dissolution Service helps you prepare and file the necessary documentation with ease.
At Companies MadeSimple, we make dissolving your limited company stress-free, efficient, and straightforward. Our experts guide you through the process from start to finish, so you can close your company confidently.
Dissolving your company online is simple:
Place your order for the dissolution service
We complete all required documentation for your company’s closure
You’ll receive an email from Companies House:
Standard Service: 3–4 working days
Express Service: 24 hours (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays)
Follow the link in the email to log in or register a Companies House account
Enter your Company Number and Authentication Code
Sign the application online by ticking the declaration box and clicking ‘Sign the application’
Return the signed documents to us (and other directors if required)
We will file everything with Companies House on your behalf
Companies House will confirm acceptance or rejection within 2 working days
Ready to formally close down your business? We handle the entire legal exit process, preparing and submitting your official paperwork to ensure your company is dissolved safely and correctly.
Expert DS01 Form Preparation: Our specialists accurately prepare and submit the official DS01 form to Companies House to smoothly strike your company off the register.
Guaranteed Corporate Closure: We manage the administrative steps, allowing you to walk away with full confidence that your business has been legally wound up.
Clear Eligibility Guidelines: This service is fully optimized for standard private limited companies (Limited by Shares or Guarantee). Please note that it cannot be used for Public Limited Companies (PLCs), and your company must have at least one active director to proceed.
VAT: £11.40
Fast-track your business closure while staying connected to essential final mail. This priority electronic filing service is designed for business owners who want their company dissolved rapidly and securely.
Priority Electronic Filing: We fast-track your official DS01 form, submitting it directly and electronically to Companies House for rapid processing.
3 Months of Registered Office Continuity: Keep your official corporate address active for an additional three months. This ensures you safely receive, scan, and access your company's final items of government and regulatory mail during the winding-up period.
Streamlined Final Transition: This seamless continuity package is explicitly designed for our existing Registered Office customers who have already completed their standard identity verification (ID checks).
VAT: £13.99
A company can only submit a dissolution request if:
It has not traded in the last 3 months.
It has not changed its company name in the last 3 months.
It is not involved in any legal proceedings.
It has not disposed of property or rights for value.
While “Company Dissolution” is the official term used by Companies House, the process is also commonly referred to as:
Company closure
Striking-off
Winding up
Typically, it takes around 2–3 months for Companies House to officially close a UK limited company.
Companies House will notify you directly when your dissolution request is received and again once the company has been officially struck off. The timeframe can vary depending on workload or if there are matters that need investigation before closure.
On rare occasions, a dissolution request may be rejected. If you are using our services, we will inform you of the reason. Common causes for rejection include:
Duplicate submission of the closure request
Company name changed within the last 3 months
Company is subject to legal proceedings
Once the dissolution request has been submitted, you are not required to file a Confirmation Statement or Annual Accounts with Companies House during the process. However, HMRC is not automatically informed, so it is strongly recommended that you contact your local tax office to determine if you still need to submit your final company tax return.
Yes. A dissolved company can be restored within 20 years from the date of dissolution by the courts, provided there are reasonable grounds to do so.