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Clear guides for closing a UK company
Find practical guidance on strike-off, HMRC notifications, route comparisons, and industry-specific closure steps.
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Closing a Dormant Company: Step-by-Step
Learn how to close a dormant UK limited company by strike off, what HMRC and Companies House require, fees, timelines, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read resource4 min readChecklistHMRC Checklist Before Closing Your Company
HMRC checklist for closing a UK limited company in 2026. Final CT600, VAT deregistration, PAYE closure, DS01 fees & BADR rules. Free checklist + tracker.
Read resource3 min readComparisonStrike Off vs Liquidation: Which Is Right?
Not sure whether to strike off or liquidate your UK company? Learn the differences, 2026 fees, BADR, and when each route makes sense.
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Sector-specific closure paths for regulated and operational edge cases
How to Close a Construction Company in the UK
Learn how to close a construction company in the UK, including CIS, retentions, plant, HMRC, and strike-off steps.
View industry guideIndustry guideGuideHow to Close a Contractor Limited Company in the UK
Learn how to close a contractor limited company in the How to CloseUK, including IR35, PAYE, IR35‑legacies and when to use strike‑off vs MVL.
View industry guideIndustry guideGuideHow to Close a Professional Services Company in the UK
How to close a limited company UK - strike off professional services company, close consultancy or accountancy company UK.
View industry guideIndustry guideGuideHow to Close a Property Company in the UK
Step-by-step guidance on strike off, liquidation, tax, mortgages, and what to do before you dissolve a property company.
View industry guideIndustry guideGuideHow to Close a Restaurant Business in the UK
Step‑by‑step guide to closing a restaurant business in the UK. Learn how to handle licences, staff, leases, suppliers, and company closure.
View industry guideIndustry guideGuideHow to Close a Retail Business in the UK
Learn how to close a retail business in the UK — stock disposal, lease terminations, supplier obligations, customer returns, VAT, and online store closure.
View industry guideIndustry guideGuideHow to Close a Transport Company in the UK
How to close a transport company in the UK: learn the steps for winding down vehicles, operator licences, staff, tax and strike off.
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