Bring Your Dissolved Company Back to Life
If your company has been dissolved or struck off by Companies House, Taxwise Accountancy can help restore it quickly and professionally. Our experienced team manages the entire process from start to finish.
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Company restoration is the legal process of returning a dissolved company back onto the Companies House register.
Once restored, the company is generally treated as though it had never been dissolved. This means the company can:
Companies House may strike off a company if it fails to meet its legal obligations. Once dissolved, the company legally ceases to exist.
Companies must file annual accounts on time. Failure to do so can result in strike-off.
Learn moreMissing annual confirmation statements is a common cause for strike-off.
Learn moreFailing to respond to HMRC letters and notices can lead to company closure.
If the registered office address becomes invalid, Companies House may strike off the company.
Companies that appear inactive for an extended period may be identified for strike-off by Companies House.
Administrative Restoration is the most common way to restore a dissolved company in the UK. It allows eligible directors or shareholders to apply directly through Companies House without going to court.
Even dormant companies can sometimes qualify for restoration. Once restored, the company is generally treated as though it had never been dissolved.
You can usually apply if you were:
The application must normally be made within six years of dissolution.
Usually NOT available for voluntary dissolution
If the company was struck off voluntarily by its shareholders, administrative restoration through Companies House is typically not possible.
Required for voluntary dissolution
Court application required
Additional legal documentation
Formal court approval needed
We can assess your situation and advise on the most suitable route for restoring your company.
Get Expert AdviceThe restoration process typically includes the following steps:
We assess whether your company qualifies for restoration and identify any issues that need resolving before proceeding.
This may include annual accounts, confirmation statements, and corporation tax matters that need to be filed.
We communicate directly with Companies House and HMRC on your behalf throughout the entire process.
If company assets or bank balances have passed to the Crown, additional steps may be required to recover them.
Once approved, your company is restored to the Companies House register and you can resume trading immediately.
When a company is dissolved, any remaining assets usually pass to the Crown under rules known as Bona Vacantia.
Bona Vacantia (literally "ownerless goods") refers to assets that pass to the Crown when a company is dissolved without a proper distribution of assets.
Company Bank Accounts
Property
Cash Balances
Intellectual Property
If assets need to be recovered, additional documentation and approvals may be required from the Bona Vacantia Division. Once the company is restored, it may be possible to recover these assets.
At Taxwise Accountancy, we believe in transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
A statutory fee payable to Companies House for the administrative restoration application. Learn more about the restoration process
£341
payable to Companies House
If company assets passed to the Crown after dissolution, a waiver letter from the Bona Vacantia Division may be required
£64
payable to the Bona Vacantia Division
Our professional fees for handling the entire restoration process
£299+VAT
starting from
Please note that any outstanding filings must also be completed before restoration can usually proceed.
Must be prepared and filed
Required annual filings
CT600 returns may be needed
Late filing penalties and Companies House charges may also apply depending on the company's history and compliance position.
We will review your company first and provide a clear breakdown of:
No surprises. No hidden fees. Just clear professional advice.
We understand the restoration process and help avoid unnecessary delays or mistakes.
We prepare and submit all required documentation on your behalf.
We deal directly with Companies House and HMRC throughout the process.
No hidden charges or unexpected costs. Clear quotes upfront.
We aim to restore companies as quickly and smoothly as possible so you can get back to business.
At Taxwise Accountancy, we help directors and shareholders restore dissolved UK companies quickly and professionally.
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