Company Restoration Services

When a Limited Company or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is dissolved, its remaining assets pass to the Crown, under a legal concept known as bona vacantia. This can lead to valuable assets such as tax losses, domain names, trademarks, bank accounts, and property being lost if the dissolution was unplanned.

At BSO Fintax, we help restore companies and LLPs, ensuring they regain control of their assets and continue operations. Restoring a company is essential to avoid losing valuable assets and business opportunities.

Administrative Restoration

Administrative restoration is available for companies or LLPs that have been dissolved or struck off by the Registrar of Companies. This process allows a company to be restored as if it had never been dissolved, and it’s faster and more straightforward than a court order restoration.

Before restoration, all outstanding documents (such as accounts and confirmation statements) must be filed, and any fines or penalties must be paid. It’s worth noting that the company’s original name may no longer be available if another business has registered a similar name.

Key conditions for administrative restoration:

• The company or LLP must have been in business at the time it was dissolved.
• The application must be made within 6 years of the dissolution date.
• Only a director, shareholder, guarantor, or partner at the time of dissolution can apply.

Court Order Restoration

For companies that were dissolved by directors or a liquidator, or voluntarily struck off, the restoration process must go through the courts. This applies to companies that were struck off after filing a DS01 (or LLDS01 for LLPs) or those that underwent formal liquidation.

Applications for court order restoration can be made by:

• Former directors, shareholders, or guarantors.
• Trustees of employee pension funds.
• Creditors or those with a shared interest in property.

While the process is straightforward, it usually takes 4–5 months to receive a court order. In many cases, the application can be handled without a formal court hearing.

Why Choose BSO Fintax?

At BSO Fintax, we handle the entire restoration process, ensuring that your company or LLP is fully compliant with Companies House requirements. We can assist with filing outstanding returns and accounts, guiding you through the process whether it’s an administrative or court order restoration. With our support, you can focus on your business while we handle the details.

Contact us today to learn how we can help restore your dissolved company and protect your assets.