Guides
The close-a-company library.
Everything we know, free. Current as of June 2026 — fees, thresholds and deadlines checked against gov.uk, not against 2019 blog posts.
01How to strike off a company: the step-by-step DS01 guide (2026)Step-by-step guide to striking off a UK limited company: DS01 eligibility, the close-out sequence, the £13 fee, Gazette timeline, objections and DS02.9 min02MVL vs strike-off: which way should you close your solvent company?MVL vs strike off, decided properly: the £25,000 rule, worked tax examples at 2026 BADR rates, honest all-in MVL costs, and when the £13 DS01 wins.9 min03How to Close a Company With Debts: The Honest GuideYou usually can't strike off a company with debts. An honest guide to your real options: settling up, CVL costs, compulsory liquidation and director risk.8 min04Telling HMRC Your Company Has Stopped Trading: The Complete Close-Down ChecklistHow to tell HMRC your company has stopped trading: final CT600, VAT deregistration within 30 days, PAYE closure, redundancy rules and record-keeping.8 min05Winding down a venture-backed UK startup: the founder's guideHow to shut down a venture-backed startup in the UK: ASA conversion, SEIS/EIS loss relief, the £25,000 rule, MVL vs strike-off, and honest timelines.9 min