Gain essential guidance and practical insights on corporate closures. From voluntary striking off to compulsory dissolution, discover effective strategies for managing company exits with robust compliance. Stay informed on company restoration procedures post-dissolution, including legal frameworks, application processes, and key compliance considerations. Equip your practice with expert resources and detailed, actionable advice tailored to handle both striking off and restoration processes seamlessly.
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Sub-division and consolidation of sharesCoronavirus (COVID-19): Following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some Companies House filing and other...
A company’s constitutionWhat is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as...
Removal of a directorThis note should be read in conjunction with Practice Note: Appointment, retirement and resignation of a director.For an...
Takeover Code—Rule 34—Right of withdrawalThis Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rule 34 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Code),...
Board minutes—striking off and dissolutionCompany number: [insert number][insert company name] [LTD OR PLC]Minutes of a meeting of the board of directors (the Meeting) of [insert full name of company] (the Company)Held at [the offices of the Company]On [insert day, month and year of the meeting] at
The Registrar's powers to strike off a defunct companyIt is possible to strike off a company pursuant to Part 31 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) either:•voluntarily, by the company’s directors, or•by the Registrar of Companies (the registrar) in circumstances where it appears that the company is
Does a company have to file a form MR04 to release all historic charges before applying for voluntary strike off?There is no requirement under the Companies Act 2006 for a company to notify Companies House of the satisfaction of a charge or file a form MR04 prior to filing a form DS01 to strike off
Do the English property and assets of a dissolved overseas company pass to the Crown as bona vacantia?When a company registered in England and Wales is dissolved, all property and rights vested in or held on trust for it (including leasehold property) will be deemed bona vacantia (meaning ‘ownerless
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