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Stage 06 of 06 · The Irish company lifecycle

Close: Closing a company properly

Closing down is a process, not an event. Done correctly it ends cleanly, with the records kept and no liability left hanging over the directors.

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Most popular Voluntary Strike-OffThe clean, low-cost way to close a dormant or finished company — handled end to end. From €195.99+ VAT · one off View details Members’ Voluntary LiquidationSolvent wind-down with assets properly distributed to shareholders. On requestpriced per case View details Records & ArchiveStatutory registers and certificates retained and retrievable after dissolution. From €29.99+ VAT · one off View details
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What matters at this stage

The rules that catch people out.

The requirements most often missed at the Exit stage — and the ones that cost the most to put right later.

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Voluntary strike-off has a hard thresholdAssets must not exceed €150 and liabilities must not exceed €150. If the company holds more than that, strike-off isn’t available and a liquidation is required instead.
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Every annual return must be filed firstYou cannot apply for voluntary strike-off with returns outstanding — including any late filing penalties. This is where recovery work often has to come before closure.
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Revenue and the newspaperA letter of no objection from Revenue is required and is valid for three months. A notice must also be placed in a national daily newspaper, and the Form H15 filed within 30 days of publication.
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Solvent wind-down: MVLWhere the company holds assets but can pay its debts, a members’ voluntary liquidation distributes them to shareholders. It uses the Summary Approval Procedure with a declaration of solvency.
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Insolvent closure: CVLIf the company cannot pay its debts, a creditors’ voluntary liquidation is the correct route, and directors’ conduct is reported on. Getting this wrong carries personal consequences.
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Records outlive the companyStatutory records must be retained after dissolution and are sometimes needed years later. We hold them so former directors can still get at them.
Common questions

Exit — your questions

The questions clients ask us most often about this stage. If yours isn’t here, just ask.

What is the difference between strike-off and liquidation?

Strike-off is for dormant or finished companies with effectively nothing left — assets and liabilities each under €150. Liquidation is required where there are real assets to distribute or debts that cannot be paid.

How long does a voluntary strike-off take?

Typically several months. After the H15 is filed, notice is published in the CRO Gazette and there is a 90-day objection period before dissolution.

Can a strike-off be stopped once started?

Yes. Objections are lodged on Form H16 and a company can withdraw its own application on Form H17, both within the 90-day window.

What happens to money still in the company?

On dissolution, remaining assets vest in the Minister for Public Expenditure. Clear the bank account before applying, or use a liquidation to distribute it properly.

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