Dissolving is the process of removing or “striking off” a company from the register at Companies House. In situations where a company has become surplus to requirements (i.e. it has fulfilled the purpose it initially set out to achieve) and is no longer trading.
Can I use a company name that has been dissolved?
Can I use a dissolved company name? The names of dissolved limited companies can be registered by new and existing companies. There are no legal restrictions when choosing such a name. On the other hand, if the dissolved company had a great reputation, your new business could benefit from this association.
How can I find out if a company has been dissolved?
You can access information about disqualified directors using WebCHeck. Search by name and select from the list of matches to view: Search for company information on WebCHeck with charges of £1 per document image and basic information free of charge. Records of dissolved companies since 2010 have been added to Companies House Service (CHS).
Do you have to close a company in the UK?
You don’t have to close your company if it’s no longer trading. You can let it become ‘dormant’ for tax as long as it’s not: Your company will still be registered at Companies House. You must still send your annual accounts and confirmation statement (previously annual return) to Companies House.
Are there records of dissolved companies on CHS?
Records of dissolved companies since 2010 have been added to Companies House Service (CHS). Update to records of dissolved companies on CHS following the government’s response to the Corporate Transparency and Register Reform consultation. First published.
Can a limited company still be registered at Companies House?
Your company will still be registered at Companies House. You must still send your annual accounts and confirmation statement (previously annual return) to Companies House. You can keep a limited company dormant for as long as you want.
