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Companies House announces streamlined process for dissolving companies in compulsory liquidation for 10 years or more

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Published on: 19 January 2012
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  • Liquidator appointed
  • Official Receiver
  • Insolvency proceedings ongoing

Article summary

Companies House has announced a streamlining of the process it follows for dissolving England and Wales companies which have been in compulsory liquidation for 10 years or more and which have not made contact with Companies House for 10 years.

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