Journey

Close your company

Choose the right route to close your limited company - voluntary strike-off, Members' Voluntary Liquidation, or dealing with debts

Business Changes Updated 15 September 2026
references 6 guides

Understand your closure options

Compare strike-off, MVL, and liquidation routes. Choose based on your company's assets, debts, and tax position.

Strike off your company (DS01)

Step-by-step guide to voluntary dissolution including eligibility, timeline, notifications, and what happens to remaining assets.

Close using MVL

How to use Members' Voluntary Liquidation to close a solvent company and distribute assets tax-efficiently.

Options if your company has debts

Company rescue and insolvency options including CVA, administration, and liquidation routes.

Close your PAYE scheme

Final RTI submissions, P45s, and HMRC notifications when closing your payroll.

Cancel VAT registration

How and when to deregister for VAT, final return requirements, and capital goods scheme adjustments.

Records to keep after closing

How long to keep tax records, accounts, employment documents, and contracts after your company is dissolved.