Tuesday 20 August 2019

Understanding The Process Of Reinstating A Company

By Carl Kelly


There are a number of reasons for which a company could be struck off the companies register. In the first place, it can be on a voluntary basis, which happens when the firm is no longer needed by its directors. They could then need to file the necessary documents. It could also be because some statutory documents like annual accounts are not correctly filed within the required time. Companies will also be struck off when they go into liquidation. When it comes to reinstating a company there are a number of things that you need to know.

After a company gets deregistered, if there are any assets which were owned, they will be passed to the crown. The only way you can have those assets retrieved will be by making an application so that the firm gets restored. A company that is struck off the register of companies does not exist as a legal entity. That means it is not able to trade or enter into any contracts. It cannot also own assets.

There are a number of reasons that would require one to have a company restored. As an example, there are instances when a business has a title to a certain asset, which could be money or some physical property. If that is the case, if you need to have that property recovered, you will have no other option but to have that business restored. The other instance could be when you are a third party and there are claims which remain unresolved. That would then mean that you have to get the company restored in order to get compensation.

Depending on the way that business was de-registered, there are several ways of having it restored. The two main methods are through administrative restoration and through court processes. The methods are very varied as regards the complexity, costs and time. You also need to note that some situations will require specific methods. If for instance the business was voluntarily struck off, you will only get to restore it via a court process.

There is the need to hire an attorney to oversee the proceedings. Court proceedings can especially be very complex and time consuming. The process is one that involves you having to liaise with registrar of companies and the courts. In certain instances, you would also need to involve tax advisers, accountants, liquidators and creditors.

The process also involves drafting of legal documents such as claim forms and witness statements. Owing to the very strict nature of having a business reinstated, you will need an attorney to prepare all documents which will be needed. The documents are then issued to the right parties and within the agreed time. The client will not worry about whether the process was done in the right way.

The fee which will be charged will depend on what method one uses. A number of attorneys charge a flat fee. Others also have other structures. When you are searching for an attorney, you should know what they will be charging.

You will need to be versed with disbursements. These are fees charged by a third party. They will include fees paid to government departments as well as court fees. Such fees will be collected from all relevant third parties and paid on behalf of a client.




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