Company Dissolution

What is company dissolution?

To dissolve a company is to apply to Companies House to strike it off the register of companies. After dissolution, the company no longer legally exists.

Why should I close my limited company with Affotax?

Avoid filling complicated forms
Avoid stressful legal processes y
Ensure the dissolution process is handled the right way to ensure speedy and accurate completion

What is included in your price?

Companies House fee of £33.00
Completion and filing of the company dissolution form (DS01). A hard copy must be filed — we can do this for you y
Board meeting minutes — a document where the directors agree to the strike-off application

How does it work?

Click the “Dissolve My Company Now” button
Make the payment
Enter the company information

We will send you the documents electronically. These must be printed, signed by majority directors and then returned to us. We can provide you with printed documents by post for an additional fee.

What are the general reasons for dissolving a limited company?

A director (or directors) may choose to dissolve a UK limited company for any number of reasons, but these are the most common:

The company was started to exploit a business model that is no longer working
Company members are no longer interested in pursuing the business
The company is a subsidiary and the registered business name is no longer required

What’s Included?

Company dissolution assistance
Dissolving a limited company can be a complex legal procedure. We’ll handle everything for you and ensure all legal and Companies House requirements are met.
Companies House fee
To dissolve a company in the UK, you need to pay a fee to Companies House. We include this fee in our service price so you can make one simple payment.
Board minute meetings
For a company to dissolve, its directors must agree to the dissolution application on the record. We’ll prepare board meeting minutes to ensure you tick that box
Completion and filing of DS01 form
You’ll need to complete a company dissolution form (DS01) to dissolve your company. We’ll complete and file the form and ensure a successful dissolution

Company Dissolution
In this package, we will complete all of the necessary documentation, including accurate filing & compliance with the UK government.
Package Includes:
- Completion and filing of dissolution form
- Board Resolution to approve the dissolution
- The Govt fee £33 is paid by Affotax
£59
Company Dissolution + Annual filing
In this package, Affotax will complete all the necessary documentation and submit the final set of accounts before closing the LTD.
Package Includes:
- Completion and filing of dissolution form
- Board Resolution to approve the dissolution
- The Govt fee £33 is paid by Affotax
£69

What options do I have if I want to keep the company but no longer wish to trade?

If you wish to keep your UK limited company but you do not wish to trade at this moment, you can make it a dormant company . Your company is deemed to be dormant if: