Company Dissolution and Strike Off Services for UK Businesses Closing Down Properly
Closing a company involves more than just stopping trading. ABM Chartered Accountants manages the entire dissolution process, from preparing your final accounts and settling with HMRC to filing the strike off application and removing your company from the Companies House register.
Close Your Company the Right Way Completely
Whether you are closing a dormant company, retiring from business, or winding up a solvent company to extract retained profits, the closure must be handled correctly. Outstanding tax must be settled, final accounts must be filed, and the right closure route must be chosen. ABM Chartered Accountants guides you through every step so nothing is left unresolved.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants advise on whether voluntary strike off or members’ voluntary liquidation is the right route for your situation, prepare your final accounts and corporation tax return, notify HMRC, advise on the tax-efficient distribution of remaining assets, and file everything with Companies House.
What Our Company Dissolution Service Covers
From filing the strike off to distributing final assets, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants closes your company properly with every obligation met and every filing completed.
Voluntary Strike Off
Applying to Companies House to strike your company off the register using form DS01 digitally.
Members' Voluntary Liquidation
Closing a solvent company through MVL to extract retained profits in the most tax-efficient way.
Final Accounts Preparation
Preparing your final set of accounts and corporation tax return up to the date of cessation.
HMRC Clearance
Notifying HMRC that your company has ceased trading and settling all outstanding tax liabilities.
Asset Distribution
Advising on how to distribute remaining assets to shareholders in the most tax-efficient manner.
Companies House Filing
Filing all required forms with Companies House to close your company and remove it from register.
Close Cleanly and Keep What You Have Earned
If you close your company without settling your tax, filing final accounts, or distributing assets correctly, you could face penalties from HMRC, personal liability for unpaid debts, or assets being claimed by the Crown as bona vacantia. ABM Chartered Accountants prevents all of this by managing the closure properly from start to finish.
Choosing the right closure route also matters for tax. Distributions of up to 25,000 pounds can be treated as capital for strike off purposes, attracting capital gains tax rather than income tax. For larger amounts, a members’ voluntary liquidation is usually more tax-efficient. We advise on the best route.
Company Dissolution Services for Businesses Right Across the UK
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants provides company dissolution and strike off services to businesses throughout the UK. We manage the entire process digitally.
Dissolution Services for Every Type of Company
We close limited companies, dormant companies, holding companies, subsidiary companies, and LLPs across every sector. Whether your company traded for one year or twenty, we handle the closure.
Why Companies Choose ABM for Dissolution
Chartered Closure Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA qualified closing your company properly.
Tax Position Settled First
Final accounts filed and HMRC liabilities cleared completely.
Assets Distributed Tax-Efficiently
Remaining funds extracted in the most efficient way.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the company closure questions we hear most often. Contact our team for tailored guidance.
What is voluntary strike off?
Voluntary strike off is the process of applying to Companies House to remove your company from the register. You file form DS01, and if no objections are raised within two months, the company is dissolved. The digital filing fee is just 13 pounds from February 2026.
What is a members' voluntary liquidation?
A members’ voluntary liquidation is a formal process for closing a solvent company. It involves appointing a licensed insolvency practitioner who distributes the company’s assets to shareholders. Distributions are treated as capital, which means shareholders pay capital gains tax rather than income tax on the proceeds.
When should I use strike off instead of MVL?
Strike off is suitable for companies with assets of 25,000 pounds or less to distribute, no outstanding debts, and no ongoing legal proceedings. If your company has more than 25,000 pounds to distribute, an MVL is usually more tax-efficient. ABM Chartered Accountants advises on the right route.
Do I need to file final accounts?
Yes. You must prepare and file a final set of accounts and a corporation tax return covering the period up to the date your company ceased trading. HMRC must also be notified that the company has stopped trading and all outstanding tax liabilities must be settled before closure.
What happens to assets left in the company?
Any assets remaining in the company when it is dissolved pass to the Crown as bona vacantia. This includes cash in bank accounts, property, and other assets. ABM Chartered Accountants ensures all assets are properly distributed to shareholders before the company is struck off.
How much does company dissolution cost?
The Companies House fee for digital strike off is 13 pounds from February 2026. Our fees cover the full closure process including final accounts, HMRC notification, asset distribution advice, and the strike off filing. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a fixed-fee quote.