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You can only apply to Companies House to get your company restored (known as ‘administrative restoration’) if:

• you were a director or shareholder

• it was struck off the register and dissolved by the Registrar of Companies within the last 6 years

• it was trading at the time it was dissolved

Otherwise you’ll have to get a court order to get the company restored.

Apply for administrative restoration

Send Companies House:

• a completed application for administrative restoration (form RT01)
• a cheque for £468, payable to ‘Companies House’
• any outstanding documents, such as company accounts or confirmation statements (previously annual returns)
• any filing fees or penalty payments
• if your company had assets, a waiver letter from Bona Vacantia

What happens next

If your application has been successful, your company will be restored as soon as the registrar sends you a confirmation letter.

If your application is refused, you might be able to:

• apply for a court order to have your company restored
• get a discretionary grant (if you were a shareholder and need to claim some money back)

Contact Companies House

Email Companies House if you need advice about your restoration application.

Contact Companies House if you need further support.