Service Scope
Company closure is the process of removing a company that has stopped operating and can pay its debts from the Companies House register. The company's eligibility, director majority and legal notification responsibilities should be checked before applying. First Choice Bookkeeping reviews the application details, prepares the submission and files it with Companies House.
Eligibility review, director approvals and the Companies House application are managed through one structured process.
- Review of the company closure requirements
- Company number and Companies House authentication code check
- Confirmation of the directors approving the application
- Preparation of the company closure application
- Submission of the application to Companies House
- Updates on the application outcome and next steps
What is included in the company closure service?
The main workstreams we prepare, coordinate and deliver as part of the service.
Reviewing the application requirements
We review the company's activity during the last three months, any name change, liquidation position and formal arrangements with creditors.
Preparing director approvals
The directors approving the application are confirmed and the required email details are prepared for the submission.
Companies House submission
The application is prepared and submitted to Companies House. We then share the acceptance position and any next actions required from the customer.
Frequently Asked Questions
A company may apply if it has not traded or sold stock, changed its name, entered liquidation or made a formal arrangement with creditors during the relevant period.
You will need the company number, Companies House authentication code and current email addresses for the directors approving the application.
The sole director must approve. Where there are two directors, both must approve. Where there are three or more directors, a majority must approve.
Once Companies House accepts the application, an objection period begins. If there are no objections, the company is usually closed within 2-3 months.
No. This service is not suitable if the company cannot pay its debts when they fall due. Formal liquidation options should be considered instead.