What Does "Struck Off" Mean?

Being struck off means that the company's name has been removed from the Companies House register. If dissolution has followed, the company generally ceases to exist as a legal entity and cannot simply continue operating as an ordinary registered company.

A Registrar-initiated strike-off may follow circumstances such as Companies House being unable to establish that the company is operating or statutory requirements not being dealt with. The actual history of the company matters, because the way it was removed from the register can affect whether administrative restoration is available and what must be addressed before an application can be made.

Why Might a CLG Be Struck Off?

A Registrar-led strike-off can follow a range of administrative circumstances. For some CLGs, the issue may begin with missed filings or Companies House correspondence; for others, the circumstances may be less obvious to the people now trying to deal with the company.

• Outstanding confirmation statements
• Accounts or other required documents not filed
• Companies House correspondence not dealt with
• Problems with the company's registered office
• Companies House being unable to establish that the company is operating

These circumstances can contribute to a Registrar-led strike-off. A voluntary strike-off is different and does not automatically lead to the same restoration route. Rather than trying to determine the answer from general information alone, the company's Companies House history should be checked first.

Does One of These Situations Sound Familiar?

Restoration often becomes urgent when a former director, member, guarantor or another person connected with the CLG discovers that the company has already been dissolved. The issue may only become apparent when someone tries to access a company account, deal with an asset, enter into a transaction or bring the company's corporate records up to date.

What Restoration Can Achieve

• Restores an eligible company to the Companies House register.
• Restores the company's registered corporate status under the applicable statutory restoration provisions.
• Provides the legal basis for the company to deal with its corporate position following restoration.
• Provides the basis for addressing outstanding corporate and filing matters that remain to be dealt with.

What Restoration Does Not Automatically Do

• It does not automatically deal with every outstanding Companies House filing or compliance matter.
• It does not automatically settle outstanding filing fees, late-filing penalties or other statutory amounts.
• It does not automatically correct inaccurate or outdated corporate information.
• It does not automatically resolve property, tax, accounting or legal matters.
• It does not automatically provide an official Companies House Certificate of Good Standing.

Restoration, Compliance Regularisation and Good Standing Are Not the Same

These are connected but different matters. Understanding the distinction helps you see what restoration is intended to achieve and what additional work may be needed, without requiring you to become an expert in the entire restoration process.

How Was Your CLG Struck Off?

This is one of the most important questions. Administrative restoration is intended for companies removed from the register in circumstances covered by the statutory administrative restoration provisions.

A common situation is a company struck off by the Registrar following Companies House compliance problems, including failures relating to filing obligations or the registered office.

When Was the Company Dissolved?

The dissolution date matters because administrative restoration is subject to a statutory time limit.

In general, an administrative restoration application must be made within six years of the date of dissolution, subject to the applicable statutory conditions and any relevant exceptions.

Who Is Applying for Restoration?

Administrative restoration is not an open application route for anyone who has an interest in the company. The applicant's relationship with the dissolved company is relevant to eligibility.

The statutory administrative route generally requires the application to be made by a person who falls within one of the permitted applicant categories, such as an eligible former director or member.

Are There Additional Restoration Conditions?

Even where a company appears to qualify, additional statutory requirements may need to be satisfied before the application can be submitted.

• Required outstanding documents may need to be prepared.
• Relevant statutory fees, penalties or other amounts may need to be addressed.
• The registered-office position may need to be regularised.
• A Bona Vacantia waiver or other consent may be required where applicable.
• A statement of compliance and supporting information may be required.

Administrative Restoration vs Court Restoration

If administrative restoration is not available, that does not necessarily mean the company cannot be restored. It may mean that a different statutory route needs to be considered.

Confirm the Restoration Route

Establish whether the CLG appears to meet the requirements for administrative restoration and whether the proposed applicant falls within the applicable statutory requirements.

Prepare RT01

Prepare the administrative restoration application and the required statement confirming the applicant's entitlement and the relevant statutory restoration conditions.

Review Outstanding Company Documents

Identify documents that may need to be delivered to bring the company's filing position up to date. Depending on the record, this may include outstanding accounts and confirmation statements.

Address Filing Fees & Penalties

Establish which Companies House fees, late-filing penalties, fines or other statutory amounts may remain payable in connection with the company's filing position.

Check the Registered Office

Where the company's registered-office position contributed to the strike-off or needs correction, the appropriate registered-office information and supporting arrangements may need to be addressed as part of the restoration process.

Deal With Bona Vacantia Where Applicable

If company property or rights became bona vacantia, the relevant consent or waiver arrangements may need to be addressed before the restoration application can proceed.

Accounts and Confirmation Statements

Where outstanding documents are required to bring the company up to date for restoration, these need to be identified and addressed as applicable.

Depending on the company's record, this may include outstanding accounts and confirmation statements. The precise filing position should be established from the company's Companies House record rather than assumed.

Statement of Compliance & Supporting Information

The restoration application includes a statement confirming that the applicant is legally entitled to apply and that the company meets the applicable conditions for administrative restoration.

Additional supporting evidence may be required in particular cases, including circumstances relating to the basis on which the company was struck off or the company's registered office.

Coddan's Professional Fees Are Separate From Statutory Amounts

Understanding the costs is part of choosing the appropriate restoration support. Some amounts relate to the statutory restoration process, while others relate to the professional work required for the particular company's circumstances.

Land & Property

A CLG may have owned freehold or leasehold property, communal areas, private roads or other interests connected with a development or community. These interests may require additional consideration following dissolution.

Bank Accounts & Money

Bank accounts held in the company's name may be restricted or frozen following dissolution. Any remaining balance should be considered in the context of the company's dissolution and the Bona Vacantia position where applicable.

Contracts, Leases & Other Rights

The CLG may also have held leases, contractual rights, deposits, insurance interests or other legal or financial rights. Their position should be considered before treating the restoration as a straightforward filing exercise.

Property Management and Community CLGs Can Require Additional Assessment

A CLG used to manage a residential development, community facility or shared property may have continuing responsibilities, contractual relationships or assets that need to be understood alongside the restoration application.

Start by Telling Us What the CLG Had When It Was Dissolved

If your CLG had property, money, leasehold interests or other assets or rights when it was dissolved, include this information during the initial restoration screening. It can materially affect how the case should be assessed and what additional steps may need to be considered.

Where the position is unclear, the £155 Pre-Restoration Assessment can provide a more detailed review before you proceed with one of the restoration support packages. The assessment fee is credited against Packages 2–4 if you proceed, subject to the agreed package terms.

Registered Office

Registered-office problems can be connected with a company's strike-off. For example, Companies House correspondence may not have reached the company, or action may have been taken because the registered office was no longer considered appropriate.

The current registered-office position should therefore be considered when planning the restoration and determining whether a change or other corporate action may be required following restoration.

Directors

The director position can be important when establishing the company's historical record and determining who may be able to make or support the restoration application.

A director may have resigned before dissolution, or an appointment or change may not have been properly reflected at Companies House. Such circumstances do not automatically prevent restoration, but they may require additional review or supporting documentation.

Members & Guarantors

Unlike a company limited by shares, a CLG is structured around members who undertake guarantees rather than shareholders holding shares. The membership and guarantor position can therefore be relevant to understanding the company's historical corporate structure.

Changes in membership, admissions, resignations or historic guarantor information may require additional corporate-record review where the available information is incomplete or does not reflect the company's known history.

What If Directors, Members or Guarantors Have Changed?

Historical changes do not necessarily make restoration impossible. However, where the Companies House record does not clearly reflect the company's history, the circumstances may require additional preparation, evidence or corporate-record work.

Your CLG May Need Additional Corporate Support If...

Several Years of Outstanding Filings

If several years of accounts, confirmation statements or other Companies House filings are outstanding, the company's position may require additional preparation and coordination alongside the restoration process.

Registered-Office Problems

A history of registered-office problems, undelivered Companies House correspondence or action concerning the registered office may require closer review when establishing the company's restoration position.

Director Changes

Director resignations, unfiled appointments, changes shortly before dissolution or uncertainty concerning the company's historic director position can make the restoration assessment more involved.

Member or Guarantor Changes

Changes in the CLG's members or guarantors, particularly where historical records are incomplete or unclear, may require additional corporate-record review as part of the restoration preparation.

Property, Money or Other Assets

Property, land, leasehold interests, bank balances or other company assets can introduce additional considerations. In particular, assets may require separate consideration where they may have passed into the bona vacantia regime.

A Complicated Companies House History

Multiple historical changes, previous strike-off activity, filing issues or inconsistencies between the company's records and the information available today can make it harder to establish the appropriate restoration position.

Which Description Sounds Most Like Your Situation?

You may have a relatively straightforward case if the company was recently dissolved, its Companies House record is clear and there are no significant historical, asset or corporate-record issues requiring further investigation.

The Screening Helps Establish the Starting Position

Based on the information you provide, the screening is designed to identify the main practical considerations affecting the restoration process before you decide what level of professional support is appropriate.

The More Accurate the Information, the More Useful the Screening

You do not need to have every document available before making the initial enquiry. However, the following information can help us understand the company's position more efficiently.

Choose the Next Step Based on Your Company's Position

Some Restoration Cases Need More Than a Standard Filing Review

A deeper assessment can be appropriate where the company's history is unclear or where several corporate matters need to be considered together before restoration work begins.

What Does the £155 Pre-Restoration Assessment Cover?

The assessment is designed to turn a more complicated starting position into a clearer restoration plan and identify the level of support that may be appropriate.

What You Should Expect After the Assessment

£155 Is the Assessment Fee — Other Costs May Apply

Start With What Your CLG Actually Requires

The objective is not to place every company into the same restoration service. It is to establish the company's apparent position and then provide the level of support appropriate to its circumstances.

You Do Not Have to Guess Which Restoration Service You Need

Restoration can become unnecessarily complicated when a company commits to a level of service before its circumstances have been properly understood. Our staged approach is intended to reduce that uncertainty and help identify the appropriate level of support.

Each Stage Has a Different Purpose

A screening, a Pre-Restoration Assessment and a restoration package are not interchangeable. Each stage is intended to answer a different question and provide a different level of professional support.

RestoreReady™

A core restoration option for eligible CLGs where the administrative restoration position is sufficiently clear and the principal requirement is preparation and submission of the restoration application.

RestorePlus™

Designed for CLGs where restoration also involves a limited amount of outstanding Companies House compliance work that needs to be addressed as part of the recovery process.

RestoreRecover™

A broader corporate-recovery package for CLGs where restoration is accompanied by issues involving the company's registered office, directors, members, guarantors or corporate documentation.

RestoreComplete™

Our most comprehensive administrative restoration package for CLGs requiring broader corporate recovery support, including coordination around Bona Vacantia matters and an initial period of post-restoration support.

Which Package Is Likely to Fit Your CLG?

RestoreReady™ is aimed at the more straightforward administrative restoration. RestorePlus™ adds limited outstanding filing support. RestoreRecover™ is designed for cases where broader corporate records and officer or member information need attention. RestoreComplete™ provides the widest level of support, including Bona Vacantia coordination and an initial post-restoration support period.

If you are uncertain which package applies, do not guess. Start with the Free Initial Restoration Screening or, where the circumstances are more complicated, the £155 Pre-Restoration Assessment.

We Review the Information You Provide

We review the information submitted about the CLG, its dissolution and the restoration circumstances. This helps us identify any obvious issues that need clarification before the work progresses.

We Establish the Restoration Position

We consider the available Companies House information and the circumstances you have provided, including the apparent strike-off route, dissolution date and any known outstanding corporate matters.

We Identify What Needs to Be Prepared

Depending on the package and circumstances, this may include outstanding Confirmation Statements, accounts, registered-office information, officer or member details and other corporate documentation required within the agreed scope.

We Prepare and Submit the Restoration Application

Once the required information and documentation are available, we prepare the administrative restoration application within the agreed scope and submit it through the appropriate Companies House process.

We Monitor the Application and Correspondence

We monitor the restoration process and deal with Companies House correspondence that falls within the agreed service scope. If further information or action is required, we explain what is needed.

We Help You Understand the Next Corporate Steps

Once restoration is completed, there may still be outstanding compliance, filing, governance, banking or asset-related matters to address. Where included in your package, we provide the agreed post-restoration corporate support.

What We Need From You

Restoration can only progress effectively when the information required for the application is available and accurate.

Check the Company's Filing Position

Review the company's current Companies House record and identify any outstanding Confirmation Statements, accounts or other filings that need to be addressed following restoration.

Re-establish the Corporate Record

Confirm that the registered office, directors, members, guarantors and other relevant company information are accurate and that the company's internal records are consistent with its restored status.

Address Banking and Asset Matters

If the CLG had a bank account, property, land, leasehold interests or other assets affected by dissolution, additional practical steps may be required to re-establish control and deal with the relevant institutions or authorities.

Review the CLG's Governance Position

A restored CLG may need its directors, members, guarantors, statutory registers and governance arrangements reviewed so that the organisation can resume its activities on a properly maintained corporate basis.

Matters You May Need to Address After Restoration

Not every CLG will require all of these steps. The appropriate actions depend on the company's individual history and circumstances.

Your CLG May Need Support Beyond Restoration

Where appropriate, Coddan can continue supporting the company's corporate-services requirements after restoration, subject to the scope of the service you select.

What Restoration Does

Restoration brings an eligible dissolved company back onto the Companies House register through the applicable statutory restoration process.

What Compliance Involves

Compliance may involve dealing with outstanding filings, updating company information, maintaining statutory records and ensuring future Companies House obligations are properly managed.

What "Good Standing" Means

"Good standing" is not simply another name for restoration. If formal evidence of a company's current status is required, the appropriate Companies House documentation should be considered separately.

What Should Be Checked After Restoration?

The exact requirements will depend on the CLG's circumstances, but a sensible post-restoration review may include:

Do You Need a Certificate of Good Standing?

A Certificate of Good Standing is a separate Companies House document used to confirm certain aspects of a company's current registered status. It should not be treated as automatic proof that every historical, operational or regulatory matter has been resolved.

If a bank, funder, professional adviser, overseas authority, contractual counterparty or another organisation asks for evidence of good standing, check precisely what evidence they require before ordering or presenting documentation.

Restoration Can Be Followed by Ongoing Corporate Support

Once your CLG has been restored, Coddan can help you identify the corporate-services matters that may need attention, subject to the scope and eligibility of the service selected.

When a Solicitor May Be Required

Specialist legal advice may be appropriate where the matter involves court proceedings, disputed ownership, contractual disputes or another legal issue that goes beyond administrative restoration.

• Court-based restoration matters
• Disputes involving ownership or rights
• Contractual or legal claims

When Property Issues Need Specialist Advice

A dissolved CLG may have owned or been connected with land, communal areas, leasehold interests or other property rights. Property-related consequences may require advice from a solicitor or appropriately qualified property professional.

• Land or registered property
• Leasehold interests
• Property ownership disputes

When an Accountant or Tax Adviser May Be Needed

Outstanding accounts, historic transactions, tax liabilities or accounting treatment may require review by an accountant or tax adviser who can provide advice specific to the CLG's financial circumstances.

• Historic accounting records
• Tax or reporting issues
• Complex financial transactions

Other Situations May Require Specialist Input

Depending on the circumstances, you may also need advice from another appropriately qualified professional where the matter falls outside corporate administration.

• Regulatory or sector-specific matters
• Specialist financial or governance issues
• Technical matters outside our service scope

We Help You Identify the Boundary — and the Next Step

Our role is not to give advice outside our competence. It is to make the restoration process clearer and help you understand which aspects can be handled within the agreed corporate-services scope.

We Start With the Restoration Route

Before recommending a service, we help establish whether administrative restoration appears to be available and whether the circumstances suggest that another route or professional may be required.

We Look Beyond the Application Form

Restoration may involve overdue filings, registered-office issues, director information, company records, assets or other matters. We help identify these issues before they create avoidable problems.

We Work in Defined Service Stages

Our screening, assessment and restoration packages are structured so that you can begin with the level of support appropriate to your circumstances rather than automatically purchasing a more extensive service.

We Recognise When a Matter Needs Escalation

Where a case involves court proceedings, property disputes, tax issues, complex legal matters or another specialist area, we explain the boundary and identify when another professional should be involved.

Restoration Can Affect More Than the Company Register

CLGs can have members, guarantors, directors, communal responsibilities, property interests, bank accounts and continuing governance obligations. Our restoration approach keeps these wider corporate considerations in view rather than treating restoration as an isolated filing exercise.

Supported Within Our Corporate-Service Framework

Coddan operates as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) and Trust and Corporate Service Provider (TCSP). These credentials form part of our wider corporate-services framework and support the way we approach identity, filings and company administration.

Can any dissolved CLG be restored administratively?

No. Administrative restoration is subject to statutory eligibility requirements. The circumstances of the strike-off, the date of dissolution and the company's history need to be considered before confirming whether this route may be available.

What if my CLG was voluntarily struck off?

Voluntary strike-off is different from a Registrar-initiated strike-off. Administrative restoration will not normally be the appropriate route, so the circumstances should be assessed before any restoration service is ordered.

What happens to the CLG's assets after dissolution?

Assets belonging to a dissolved company can become subject to the bona vacantia regime. This can include money, property and certain other corporate assets or rights. Property-related or legal issues may require specialist advice.

Do outstanding accounts and confirmation statements need to be dealt with?

Outstanding statutory filings may need to be addressed as part of the restoration process. The precise requirements depend on the company's circumstances and the restoration route being used.

How long does CLG restoration take?

There is no single timeframe for every case. The process can depend on eligibility, outstanding filings, the information available, Companies House processing and whether additional issues need to be resolved before restoration.

Can Coddan guarantee that my CLG will be restored?

No. Restoration depends on statutory eligibility, the company's circumstances and the requirements of the relevant authority. Coddan provides structured support within the agreed scope but cannot guarantee an outcome controlled by Companies House or another authority.

What if my CLG owns land or communal property?

Property can make a restoration matter more complex. Land, leasehold interests, communal areas and other property rights may require additional investigation and, where appropriate, specialist legal or property advice.

Do I need to restore the CLG before dealing with its assets?

Not every situation is identical. Where assets have become subject to bona vacantia or other legal consequences of dissolution, specialist advice may be necessary. Restoration should therefore be considered alongside the company's assets and circumstances.

What is the £155 Pre-Restoration Assessment?

It is a more detailed assessment for cases that require investigation beyond the initial screening. It can help establish the restoration position, identify outstanding matters and determine the appropriate level of support. The £155 assessment fee is credited against Packages 2–4 if you proceed, subject to the applicable package terms.

What happens after my CLG has been restored?

Restoration is not the end of the compliance process. The company may need to deal with outstanding filings, corporate records, registered-office information and future Companies House obligations. Ongoing compliance should be reviewed promptly after restoration.

Can Coddan help if administrative restoration is not available?

We can help identify when a matter appears to fall outside straightforward administrative restoration and explain the practical next step. Where court proceedings or specialist legal advice are required, an appropriate legal professional should be instructed.

What is the best first step if I am unsure what to do?

Start with the Free Initial Restoration Screening. It is designed to establish the basic position of your dissolved CLG and help determine whether administrative restoration support may be appropriate.

The Right Restoration Route Comes Before the Package

If your CLG has been dissolved, it is understandable to want the quickest possible solution. However, ordering the wrong type of service can create unnecessary cost and delay.

Establish the basic facts first: why the company was struck off, when it was dissolved, whether administrative restoration may be available, whether there are outstanding filings or assets, and whether another professional needs to be involved.

Find Out Whether Your CLG May Be Eligible for Restoration

Start with our Free Initial Restoration Screening. We will help establish the basic restoration position and indicate whether your circumstances appear suitable for administrative restoration support or require further assessment.

No restoration outcome is guaranteed. Any service is provided within the agreed scope and remains subject to statutory requirements and the decisions or processing of the relevant authorities.