Company Closure and Strike-Off
You can close a solvent limited company by voluntary strike-off or by members’ voluntary liquidation. We choose the right route, prepare final accounts and close your HMRC accounts correctly.
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At a glance
| Route 1 | Voluntary strike-off (DS01) |
|---|---|
| Route 2 | Members’ voluntary liquidation |
| Before closing | Final accounts, CT600, VAT and payroll closed |
| Tax treatment | Distributions may qualify for Capital Gains Tax in some cases |
Strike-off or liquidation
Strike-off is cheap and quick but treats distributions as income in most cases. Where distributable reserves are large, a members’ voluntary liquidation can mean Capital Gains Tax treatment, which may be lower. We model both.
What needs doing first
- Stop trading and settle debts.
- File final accounts and CT600.
- Close VAT and PAYE registrations.
- Submit the strike-off application.
Simple monthly packages. No surprises.
Essential
Compliance for micro and new companies
- Statutory accounts
- Corporation Tax return (CT600)
- Confirmation statement
- One director Self Assessment
- Deadline reminders
Complete
Trading and online businesses
- Everything in Essential
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Quarterly MTD VAT returns
- Director payroll and RTI
- Quarterly review call
Growth
Growing, data-led teams
- Everything in Complete
- Payroll for up to 5 employees
- Priority accountant access
- Quarterly tax planning
All prices exclude VAT. Final price depends on turnover and the options you choose. See every package and one-off price.
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Questions people ask
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