Close Down

Closing down a UK company needs to be handled properly to avoid ongoing filings, penalties, or future issues with HMRC or Companies House. Striking off a company is the formal way to bring operations to an end when the business is no longer trading.

We support overseas businesses through the full close down process. This includes eligibility checks, final filings, clearing liabilities, and submitting the strike off application. You get a clean exit that closes your UK company correctly and on time.

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Choose Your UK Company Incorporation Type

Whether you’re expanding into the UK, setting up a new branch, or forming your first limited company,
we provide comprehensive incorporation support to get you established quickly and compliantly.

Strike Off

Strike off is the legal process for removing a UK company from the Companies House register when it has stopped trading. Once completed, the company no longer exists and no further statutory filings are required.

We manage the strike off process end to end. This includes confirming eligibility, handling final filings, settling outstanding obligations, and submitting the application to Companies House. You get a clear, compliant route to closing your UK company without loose ends.

Meet our Head of Corporate Governance

Sarah Scott

Sarah is part of our Governance Team providing additional support and advice including regulatory compliance matters. A qualified lawyer with many years of experience working both in private practice and in-house, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge with a full and balanced understanding of client needs. She is also our data protection specialist and is on hand to advise on client data protection obligations from assisting with registrations at the ICO to more complex data protection issues.

Close Your UK Company Properly

If you are ready to close down your UK company, we can help you handle it properly from start to finish. Our Governance team guides you through the steps so nothing is missed and no obligations are left behind.

Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your close down requirements and receive a clear quote for the support you need.

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What Our Clients Say

Trusted by businesses from all around the world for expert company incorporation services

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We have worked with Goodwille since starting up our UK branch and have nothing but great things to say about the collaboration. The team is always on top regarding delivery and helpfulness and every interaction is smooth and professional. We highly recommend Goodwille!

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We have been working with Goodwille for the past 3 years, only amazing experiences. They help startups and scaleups that we bring from Nordic countries with their expansion to the UK market. All experts working at Goodwille have a great understanding of advising companies in their market-entry, helping them with every step along the way. We would recommend their services to anyone who needs a trusted partner in the UK market.

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Nothing is too much trouble, Goodwille are our local UK Finance, HR and Administrative function enabling us to focus on doing our day jobs. We have a great relationship, but it is unobtrusive: we engage when needed, otherwise things just tick over. I have had direct engagement for the last two years as local GM. My organisation used them for at least a year prior to that.

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We have worked with Goodwille for over a year and they have assisted us in our UK launch. They are a valued and trusted partner with a can-do attitude and I would recommend them to any company looking to establish a company the UK market. As well as assisting with local issues Goodwille have excellent structures in place and work seamlessly with our Swedish head office.

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Close Down FAQs

Can a struck off company be restored?

Yes, but restoration is time-limited and can be costly. It is far easier to complete the close down correctly the first time.

What happens to VAT when closing a UK company?

If the company is VAT registered, you must deregister for VAT and submit a final VAT return as part of the close down process.

How long does the strike off process take?

From application to dissolution, strike off typically takes around three to six months, assuming there are no objections from HMRC or other parties.

When can a UK company be struck off?

A company can usually be struck off if it has stopped trading, has no outstanding debts, and has not changed names or carried out regulated activity in the last three months.

What is a strike off?

A strike off is the process of applying to have a UK company dissolved. Once approved, the company no longer exists as a legal entity.

What does it mean to close down a UK company?

Closing down a UK company means formally ending the business and removing it from the Companies House register. This stops ongoing filing duties, tax obligations, and legal responsibilities.