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How to Restore a Dissolved UK Company in 2027 and 2028: Administrative and Court Restoration
A dissolved company can often be brought back to the register with its bank money, contracts and history intact. Here is which route applies to you and how to use it.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Fix the Companies House Default Address in 2027 and 2028: Registered Office Moved
If your registered office now shows a Companies House default address, the clock is running. Here is why it happened and how to move to an appropriate address quickly.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to File a CT600 Company Tax Return in 2027 and 2028
Every UK limited company that's within the charge to Corporation Tax must file a CT600 each year. Here is how the return works, when it's due, and how to file it without penalties.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to File Annual Accounts for a UK Company in 2027 and 2028
Every UK limited company must file annual accounts at Companies House, even if it didn't trade. Here is which accounts you need, when they're due, and how to file them.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026
How to Work Out the Cost of Restoring a Dissolved Company in 2027 and 2028
The fee on the form is only part of the bill. Here is every cost involved in restoring a dissolved UK company, and how to keep the total down.
13 min read · 10 Oct 2026
How to Stop a Compulsory Strike Off After a First Gazette Notice in 2027 and 2028
A first Gazette notice means Companies House intends to dissolve your company in about two months. Here is how to stop it and keep the company active.
13 min read · 8 Oct 2026
How to Close a UK Company in 2027 and 2028: DS01 Strike Off Step by Step
Closing a company you no longer need is simple if you do it in the right order. Here is how to strike off a solvent UK company with form DS01 and avoid the common traps.
13 min read · 7 Oct 2026
How to Avoid Companies House Late Filing Penalties in 2027 and 2028
Late accounts cost from £150 to £1,500, doubled if you are late twice. Add HMRC penalties for a late CT600 and strike-off risk. Here is how the penalties work and how to avoid them.
13 min read · 30 Sept 2026
How to File Dormant Company Accounts and a Nil CT600 in 2027 and 2028
A non-trading company still has filing duties. Here is exactly what counts as dormant, which accounts to file, when HMRC needs a nil CT600 and how to avoid penalties.
14 min read · 10 Sept 2026
How to File a Confirmation Statement (CS01) in 2027 and 2028
Everything you need to file your company's confirmation statement correctly and on time in 2027, from finding your review period to verifying directors and updating shareholders.
14 min read · 6 Sept 2026