Company Restoration by Court Order
Has your company been dissolved voluntarily and you want to restore it to the register?
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Court Order Restoration
Court order restoration is a legal process by which a dissolved company can be reinstated to the Register at Companies House,to unfreeze assets or continue to trade. This method of restoration is typically pursued when administrative restoration is not possible or feasible due to certain circumstances.
At Company Restorations, we specialise in court order restoration services, guiding businesses through the intricate process of obtaining a court order to reinstate their company’s legal status. Our experienced team understands the complexities involved in court order restorations and works diligently to ensure a favourable outcome for our clients.
How we can help?
Assessment:
We begin by assessing your company’s situation and determining whether court order restoration is the appropriate course of action. This involves reviewing the reasons for the company’s dissolution and identifying any legal grounds for seeking restoration through the courts.
Legal Representation:
Our team provides expert legal representation throughout the court order restoration process. We prepare and file the necessary court documents, attend court hearings on your behalf, and advocate for your company’s reinstatement with the court.
Negotiation and Resolution:
In some cases, negotiation and resolution may be necessary to obtain consent for restoration from other stakeholders/shareholders. We advise on how negotiations maybe resolved in seeking the necessary approvals for restoration from people with a vested interest.
Court Proceedings:
We handle all aspects of the court proceedings, including presenting evidence, making legal arguments, and addressing any objections raised by opposing parties. Our goal is to secure a favourable court order for the restoration of your company.
Why choose us
Legal Expertise: Our team includes experienced legal professionals with in-depth knowledge of company law and court procedures, ensuring that your company’s restoration is handled with the highest level of expertise and professionalism.
Dedicated Representation: We provide dedicated representation and support throughout the court order restoration process, advocating for your interests and working tirelessly to achieve a successful outcome for your company.
Strategic Approach: We develop a strategic approach tailored to the unique circumstances of your case, leveraging our legal expertise and negotiation skills to navigate the complexities of court order restorations effectively.
Proven Track Record: With a proven track record of successful court order restorations, we have the experience and resources to overcome challenges and achieve favourable outcomes for our clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re curious about eligibility criteria, timelines, or documentation requirements, we’ve curated answers to common queries to simplify your restoration process. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Don’t hesitate to contact us directly for personalised guidance.
To be eligible to make a Court Order application to restore a dissolved company, you will need to be:
- A former director, member, creditor or liquidator;
- A person who had a contractual relationship with the company or who had a potential legal claim against the company;
- A person who had an interest in land or property in which the company also had an interest, right or obligation;
- A manager or trustee of the company’s former employees’ pension fund;
- A person who appears to the Court to have an interest in the matter.
Except in the case of a personal injury the application for restoration must be made within six years of the date of dissolution of the company.
To begin the restoration process, you will need to decide whether the company will either continue to trade, or cease to trade after recovering any assets. This decision will determine the process route taken to restore the company and the items needed during the process.
Continue trading
If you want your company to continue trading, then during the course of the process you will be required to send us the outstanding documents (accounts and confirmation statements previously annual returns), and if there are any late filing penalties these will be requested from you as soon as the company is restored.
Recover assets only
If you want to restore the company just to recover assets (money, property, etc.) then the statutory documents do not need to be filed, and the late filing penalties do not need to be paid. Instead an undertaking will need to be given by the Claimant to the Courts that the company is not going to trade again, and will be dissolved as soon as the assets have been recovered.
If the company you are restoring was dissolved in liquidation, the company will be restored back into the position it was in at the time of its dissolution, i.e. back into liquidation, and evidence will be requested during the process to this effect. This will involve the re-appointment of a liquidator which will incur additional expense.
The general fees involved in a Court Order Restoration are:
- £308 (no VAT charged) court fee payable to the Courts to be paid at the beginning of the process.
- £300 (no VAT charged) payable to the Registrar of Companies approximately halfway through the process.
- Our fees from £480 + VAT.
- Farrer & Co costs (if applicable see Additional Disbursements)
Please note all outstanding accounts and confirmation statements (previously annual returns) must be brought up to date and filed. Any late filing penalties will still apply and will need to be paid in order for the company to be restored.
The company restoration process can take up to 4 months, dependent on the Courts
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