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Company Strike Off Information Request Template (UK, Free)
Collect the necessary confirmations and details to voluntarily dissolve a limited company.
Built by a practising Chartered Accountant · Unlimited users · 60-day free trial · Last updated 23 September 2026
Quick answer
A company strike off information request ensures that the directors have met all legal prerequisites, such as ceasing trade for three months and notifying all interested parties. It collects the signatures and confirmations needed to file the DS01 form with Companies House.
Who is this sent to, and when?
- Sent to
- Client
- When to send it
- When a client decides to close their limited company
What are the requirements for a voluntary strike-off?
The company must have ceased trading and satisfied its creditors before applying for dissolution.
Before filing the DS01 form, you must confirm that the company has not, in the last 3 months:
- Traded or otherwise carried on business
- Changed its name
- Sold any property or rights that it previously traded
- Engaged in any activity other than for the purpose of striking off
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Company Strike Off Information Request Template (UK, Free)
Subject: Information Required for Voluntary Strike Off - [Company Name]
Dear [Client Name],
We understand you wish to proceed with the voluntary strike-off (dissolution) of [Company Name]. To prepare the DS01 application for Companies House, please confirm and provide the following:
Confirmation that the company has not traded or changed its name in the last three months.
Confirmation
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Save it once in Remindoo and send it from there. Store the wording as an email template, then use tokens so client names, company numbers and dates fill in automatically. Send it to one client or to a filtered group with bulk client emails. For requests that repeat, pair it with automated reminders and a recurring task so it goes out every period without anyone remembering.
What are the common mistakes?
- Filing before the 3-month non-trading period
- Not notifying creditors or shareholders
- Leaving assets in the company (Bona Vacantia)
- Forgetting to file the final tax return
- Directors not signing the form correctly
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Frequently asked questions
What is the DS01 form?
The official form used to apply for voluntary strike-off.
How much is the filing fee?
Check the current Companies House fee (it is usually lower for digital filings).
Who must be notified?
Shareholders, creditors, employees, and other directors within 7 days of filing.
What is Bona Vacantia?
Assets remaining in a dissolved company belong to the Crown.
Can I stop the strike-off?
Yes, you can file a withdrawal of the application if the circumstances change.
What happens to the bank account?
It will be frozen once the company is dissolved, so it should be closed beforehand.
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Sources
Last updated 23 September 2026. General guidance, not regulatory advice.
Why recording every task matters in an accountancy practice
Accounting firms run on deadlines: VAT returns, payroll, confirmation statements, accounts and Self Assessment. Recording every job as a task, with an owner and a date, is the simplest way to make sure nothing is missed.
Avoid penalties
HMRC and Companies House charge penalties for late filing. A task for every deadline, with an internal date before it, gives the team a buffer.
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Recorded tasks mean work continues when someone is off sick, on leave or has left the firm.
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Filters by owner, status and deadline show at a glance what is late, what is due and who needs help.
Practical tips from UK practice
- Set an internal deadline two to four weeks before every statutory deadline.
- Use recurring tasks for repeat work such as VAT, payroll and bookkeeping.
- Break larger jobs into subtasks, including a review step.
- Comment on the task instead of by email, so the history stays with the work.
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Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar ACA FCCA FMAAT, Chartered Accountant with 18+ years in practice. Founder and MD of Accotax, an ICAEW, ACCA and AAT regulated London practice that has served over 5,000 clients, and founder of Remindoo. Guidance is general; check current GOV.UK and professional body guidance for your firm.
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