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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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The best first read for directors closing a limited company
General guides
Core answers for the most common closure questions
How to Close a Contractor Limited Company
Closing a UK contractor limited company? Here is how to handle the final payroll, HMRC notifications, IR35 considerations, and DS01 application.
Read resource3 min read / Dormant companiesDefinitionClosing a Dormant Company: Step-by-Step
How to close a dormant UK limited company — eligibility, the DS01 process, and what to do about filed accounts and HMRC.
Read resource3 min read / HMRC actionsChecklistHMRC Checklist Before Closing Your Company
Everything you need to tell HMRC before striking off your UK limited company — Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, and more.
Read resource2 min read / Decision pointComparisonStrike Off vs Liquidation: Which Is Right?
Not sure whether to strike off or liquidate your UK company? This guide explains the key differences, costs, and when each option applies.
Read resourceIndustry guides
Sector-specific closure paths for regulated and operational edge cases
How to Close a Construction Company in the UK
Closing a UK construction company? This guide covers CIS deregistration, settling retentions, insurance cancellation, and the DS01 strike-off process.
View industry guideIndustry guide / IT ContractorsGuideHow to Close a Contractor Limited Company in the UK
Closing your IT contractor limited company? This guide covers IP transfer, IR35, professional indemnity run-off, client handover, and the DS01 process.
View industry guideIndustry guide / Professional ServicesGuideHow to Close a Professional Services Company in the UK
Closing a UK professional services company? This guide covers client wind-down, PI run-off, GDPR deletion, regulatory notifications, and the DS01 process.
View industry guideIndustry guide / PropertyGuideHow to Close a Property Company in the UK
Closing a UK property company? This guide covers transferring properties, settling mortgages, notifying tenants, and the DS01 strike-off process.
View industry guideIndustry guide / RestaurantsGuideHow to Close a Restaurant Business in the UK
Closing a UK restaurant company? This guide covers premises licences, food hygiene deregistration, kitchen equipment, staff tips, and the DS01 process.
View industry guideIndustry guide / RetailGuideHow to Close a Retail Business in the UK
Closing a UK retail company? This guide covers stock liquidation, supplier accounts, payment processors, lease exit, and the DS01 dissolution process.
View industry guideIndustry guide / TransportGuideHow to Close a Transport Company in the UK
Closing a UK transport company? This guide covers surrendering O-licence, notifying the DVLA, settling vehicle finance, and the DS01 dissolution process.
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