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Striking off or dissolving a limited company

How a company can be removed from the Companies House register.

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This guidance explains how a company can be removed from the Companies House register, known as 鈥榮triking off鈥� or 鈥榙issolving鈥�. This is covered under law in聽.

This guidance does not cover unusual or complex circumstances, or circumstances when a company is dissolved after聽formal insolvency proceedings. If you鈥檙e not sure about your responsibilities after reading this guidance, you may wish to seek professional advice.

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Published 18 March 2025

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