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Registrar of Companies definition What does Registrar of Companies mean? In legal practice, the Registrar of Companies is the public official and registry that records incorporations, re-registrations, name changes and dissolutions, and keeps the searchable public register of statutory company filings. In the UK, this role is performed by Companies House, an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade. The Registrar’s functions and powers are set out in the Companies Act 2006, Part 35 (as amended, including by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023). It maintains the registers for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, covering companies and LLPs, and receives and publishes constitutional documents,...
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Voluntary company striking off (Companies Act 2006, s 1003): practitioner guide to suitability, preparations, DS01 notifications, Gazette notices, objections and DS02 withdrawal
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This brief overview explains the steps for voluntarily removing a company from the companies register under section 1003(1) of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). It excludes removals initiated by the registrar of companies, which are addressed in Practice Note: The Registrar's powers to strike off a defunct company. For an in‑depth examination of the statute, case law and process regarding striking off a company, see Practice Note: voluntary striking off and dissolution. For a practical, step‑by‑step outline of the procedure for striking off a company, refer to Flowchart: Voluntary striking off—flowchart.
Check that the voluntary strike off procedure is suitable
Before making the strike off application, the company’s management and/or advisers should assess whether the process is appropriate. It is typically only appropriate for a solvent company with comparatively simple affairs and assets that are straightforward to close or distribute. Alternative routes to dissolution, such as voluntary liquidation, may suit companies with more complex business matters. For further detail, see Practice Note: Voluntary striking off and dissolution.
Preparing for voluntary striking off
A company should wind down its affairs and distribute assets accordingly as part of this procedure, following the outlined steps and references provided in the materials cited...
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