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Company dissolution (or company strike off) is basically one of the means of formally shutting down a company and eliminating its record from the Companies Register.

It is possible to dissolve a company either compulsorily or voluntarily. Even though in this article, we will primarily focus on compulsory dissolution, we will also be discussing voluntary strike-off.

Companies House issues a unique registration number during the incorporation of a new firm.

Each company that operates in the United Kingdom receives a registration number that plays a key role in identifying a company as well as confirming its position as a legally-established entity.

It is very easy and straight forward to do a company check on an LLP or any UK company. Before you’re able to run a business, it is necessary to register at Companies House besides filing some information with regard to its finances and operations.

During a board meeting, it is necessary for a limited firm to keep board minutes. Board minutes make sure the company maintains a written record of the undertakings of each meeting, which includes board resolutions and motions. The written resolutions of board directors and board minutes need to be kept for a minimum of ten years, however, it is  wise to retain the given documents while the company remains operational.

You can use the internet or postal service to file a confirmation statement for your company.

Nonetheless, the online method is much simpler, faster, and secure compared to the post. Besides, it only costs you £13.00, compared to the cost of around £40 when sending it by post of around £40.00. Using the post also takes far longer.

It is important for a business to register for VAT provided that during the previous year their ‘taxable supplies’ (typically based on the turnover and not the profits) have surpassed the threshold for VAT. This is applicable to all businesses in the United Kingdom, no matter whether you’re working as a limited partnership, company, or sole trader.

It is the duty of the registrar to inform HMRC when a new business is incorporated, so you don’t need to contact them separately. Soon after the formation of your business, HMRC will send a letter to the registered office of your company with form CT41G and your UTR.

Each company in the UK must submit a ‘confirmation statement’ on an annual basis to Companies House. Confirmation statements, which were previously known as ‘annual returns’ need to be filed by every business, irrespective of their current status (e.g., not trading or dormant).

Limited companies can be owned a single or multiple members. If a company is limited by guarantee, its members are called ‘guarantors’. On the flip side, members of a company limited by shares are called ‘shareholders’. Both guarantors and shareholders could be individual persons or corporate entities such as LLPs, trusts, other limited companies, etc.

Picking your company name is not an easy task. Nonetheless, with little research, you will find that the most successful brands have short and snappy names that anyone can easily remember. A short name is easy for people to recall, and they also utilise less space in your logo, on company stationery, etc.