If your company has been dissolved or struck off the Companies House register, it may still be possible to restore it. Whether you need to recover company assets, continue trading, pursue legal proceedings or resolve outstanding matters, obtaining the right legal advice at an early stage can make the process significantly smoother.
At Gepp Solicitors, our experienced company law solicitors in Chelmsford advise directors, shareholders, creditors and former company officers on all aspects of company restoration. We provide clear, practical guidance on restoring dissolved companies and can assist with both administrative restoration and court restoration applications.
Our commercial and corporate team will take the time to understand your circumstances, explain the options available and help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Restoring a dissolved company can be a complex process, particularly where company assets, property or legal claims are involved.
Our company restoration solicitors can assist with:
We can manage the restoration process on your behalf and liaise with Companies House and other relevant parties to help minimise delays and complications.
There are many reasons why a dissolved company may need to be restored to the register.
In some cases, a company may have been struck off in error. In others, directors or shareholders may discover that the company still owns assets, property or intellectual property that cannot be dealt with while the company remains dissolved.
When a company is dissolved, assets that remain in the company’s name may pass to the Crown as bona vacantia. This can include property, land, bank accounts and other assets. Restoring the company may be necessary before those assets can be recovered or transferred.
Restoration may also be required where:
Our commercial solicitors can assess your circumstances and advise whether restoration is appropriate, and which restoration route may be available.
The appropriate method of restoration will depend on the circumstances surrounding the company’s dissolution.
Administrative restoration may be available where a company has been struck off by Companies House and certain eligibility requirements are met. This process is often quicker and more cost-effective than applying to the court and may be suitable where former directors wish to restore the company and continue its affairs.
Where administrative restoration is not available, an application may need to be made to the court. Court restoration can often be used by shareholders, creditors and other interested parties seeking to restore a company to the register.
Our company law solicitors can advise on the most appropriate route and guide you through every stage of the restoration process.
Gepp Solicitors has been advising businesses, directors and shareholders across Chelmsford, Essex and the surrounding areas for generations.
Our commercial and corporate team combines technical legal expertise with practical commercial understanding, enabling us to provide straightforward advice tailored to your objectives. We understand that company restoration matters are often time-sensitive and can have significant financial implications, which is why we focus on delivering clear guidance and efficient solutions.
Whether you are looking to recover assets, resolve outstanding liabilities or restore a company to continue trading, we are here to help.
If you require advice on restoring a dissolved company, recovering company assets or making an administrative or court restoration application, our experienced commercial solicitors are ready to assist.
Contact Gepp Solicitors today to discuss your circumstances and find out how our company restoration team can help.
Contact Justin Emerson on:
Call: 01245 228101 or
email: emersonj@gepp.co.uk
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