Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)
Dissolution is the process of voluntarily closing a company that is no longer trading and has no debts. It is a straightforward procedure used to strike off a company from the Companies House register, typically for businesses that are dormant or no longer needed.
RTI provides expert guidance throughout the dissolution process, ensuring all legal requirements are met and the company is properly closed. We’ll help you submit the necessary documentation to Companies House and ensure that any remaining assets are dealt with correctly.
If a company is left dormant, the director’s conduct may be investigated by the insolvency service, leading to potential personal liability or long-term bans from directorship.
After liquidation, the company will be removed from the register at Companies House approximately 3 months after the process is concluded.
Dissolution is typically used for solvent companies, whereas Liquidation is necessary when the company has debts and is insolvent. If your company has outstanding liabilities, a Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) might be the more appropriate option.