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.
The following Corporate news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Corporate weekly highlights—5 February 2026
Separate legal personality and the corporate veilCorporate legal personality—the Salomon principleA properly formed registered company is a separate...
A company’s constitutionWhat is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as...
Allotment and issue of shares—fundamentalsSTOP PRESS: A significant restructuring of the UK listing regime came into effect on 29 July 2024, which...
Private companies limited by sharesThis Practice Note summarises the main features of a private company limited by shares. It also covers key...
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
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
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