Strike off process

Our company ceased trading last May. We have now wound up our affairs and distributed our assets. We now need to submit final accounts and tax return to HMRC and apply for voluntary strike off. Should we submit accounts to HMRC before or after submitting form DS01? Our final accounts will be for the year 2023/4 and may not be completed and submitted before the end of the tax year. The person who does our accounts believes that if we don’t submit a DS01 before the end of the tax year we will be required to complete further accounts for the year 24/25, even though we will not be trading or have any financial transactions in that year. Please can you clarify this.

Hi,

You should submit any outstanding returns and ensure that all HMRC affairs are cleared before applying for strike off. HMRC has the right to object to strike off

The return should detail the fact that the company has ceased trading and include the cessation date. Once we have clarification on the cessation date we will mark the company dormant and you will be able to pursue the strike off. 

Thank you.