If the reason for restoring the company is to continue business and stay on the Register then this cheaper option is available.

Since 1st October 2009 the Companies Act 2006 it has been possible to make application directly to Companies House and not to the court. It only applies to companies wishing to continue trading after restoration and an undertaking must be given to this effect. Typically this form of restoration applies for example to a company that was dissolved because its accounts or annual return were not filed.

Administrative Restoration for a struck off or dissolved company can only be used where:

(1) the company was carrying on business, or in operation at the time of dissolution

(2) the company has been struck off under sections 1000 or 1001 (power of registrar to strike off defunct company) [VIEW ACT]

(3) the application is made within a period of 6 years after the date of dissolution

(4) the Crown has signified consent (Bona Vacantia issue)

(5) the company has delivered all the necessary documents to bring the company up to date, i.e. all outstanding documents at the time of dissolution and any that have fallen due during the period of dissolution, and paid any relevant penalties under Section 453 or corresponding earlier provisions (civil penalty for failure to deliver accounts) that were outstanding at the date of dissolution or striking off

Effect of administrative restoration

The general effect of administrative restoration to the register is that the company is deemed to have continued in existence as if it had not been dissolved or struck off the register.

COSTS

Administrative Company Restoration Cost

Our fees
£199 (inc)

Bona Vacantia fee
£79

Companies House fee
£100

Total
£417.80

Notes

(1) Any former director or shareholder of a company dissolved under section 652 of Companies Act 1985 or section 1000 of the Companies Act 2006 can apply.

(2) Companies that were struck off the Register due to a voluntary application made by the directors cannot make application.

(3) Outstanding accounts and annual returns must be filed, even for dormant or non-trading companies.

(4) Late filing penalties (if applicable) must be paid to Companies House with the application.

(5) The timescale for company administration is approximately 4-5 weeks