{"id":4011,"date":"2026-03-10T17:19:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=4011"},"modified":"2026-03-10T17:27:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:27:42","slug":"what-to-do-if-hmrc-rejects-your-closure-of-private-limited-company-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/uk\/what-to-do-if-hmrc-rejects-your-closure-of-private-limited-company-application\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If HMRC Rejects Your Closure of Private Limited Company Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-wrapper\" class=\"rtoc-mokuji-content frame4 preset5 animation-fade rtoc_close default\" data-id=\"4011\" data-theme=\"Blocksy Child\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-title\" class=\" rtoc_left\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"rtoc_open_close rtoc_close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Table of Contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><ol class=\"rtoc-mokuji decimal_ol level-1\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-1\"> Register a UK Limited Company for \u00a393.99 | Government Fee Included + \u00a3800 Business Gifts | <a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-2\"><b>When to apply for the closure of a private limited company<\/b><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-3\"><b>Why might a company&#8217;s strike-off application be rejected?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\"><\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-4\"><b>What to do if the company closure application is rejected?<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><h2 id=\"rtoc-1\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4013\" src=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-to-do-if-hmrc-rejects-your-closure-of-private-limited-company-application-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"what to do if hmrc rejects your closure of private limited company application\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-to-do-if-hmrc-rejects-your-closure-of-private-limited-company-application-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-to-do-if-hmrc-rejects-your-closure-of-private-limited-company-application-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-to-do-if-hmrc-rejects-your-closure-of-private-limited-company-application-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-to-do-if-hmrc-rejects-your-closure-of-private-limited-company-application.webp 1151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"698\">Register a UK Limited Company for \u00a393.99 | <\/strong>Government Fee Included + <strong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"750\">\u00a3800 Business Gifts | <a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rejection of the company closure can be frustrating. However, there are many reasons why the HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) may reject the closure of a <a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\">private limited company<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you decide to close down a company, it is essential to understand the procedure and acceptable circumstances for it not to be rejected. What to do if the closure of a private limited company is rejected? Read the article to find out how you can handle HMRC rejection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-2\" ><b>When to apply for the closure of a private limited company<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing to understand before applying for company closure is to ensure the company has not traded for the last 3 consecutive months. The other things to know before applying for company closure include;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay all outstanding debts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No selling of stock in the last 3 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No change of name in the last 3 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No ongoing legal or insolvency proceedings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All outstanding taxes and commitments are paid<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-3\" ><b>Why might a company&#8217;s strike-off application be rejected?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3957\" src=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png\" alt=\"Register a limited company for just \u00a393.99\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png 728w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company may be rejected by HMRC under several circumstances<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The creditor has rejected the application<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you apply for the company closure, Companies House publishes notices of intended strike-off in the Gazette for objections from interested parties like creditors. If your company owes money to creditors, they have the right to reject the closure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of rejecting company closure is for creditors to keep the company active on the public register to pursue the debts owed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Active insolvency procedure in process<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If HMRC finds out that the company is going through a formal legal process due to a lack of financial obligations to pay creditors, the closure may be rejected. The rejection will allow the procedure to be followed to its conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Change of name in the last three months<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a company has changed its name in the last three months after applying for closure, the process will be rejected. If you wish to continue with the company closure after rejection, you can do so after three months have elapsed for the process to be accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Incorrectly submitted application<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company closure application may be rejected if submitted incorrectly. Once rejected, you can reapply and ensure all information is accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bearer shares in issue<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the company\u2019s bearer shares are in issue, and it applies for dissolution, the application may be rejected. Apart from rejection in company closure, the company can face legal issues or cancellation of shares since they were abolished in 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Actively traded in the last three months<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To close a company, the legal name must not have been changed in the last three months before the application. If the name has been changed, you will need to wait for the three months to elapse to apply for company closure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/uk-company-formation.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3957\" src=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png\" alt=\"Register a limited company for just \u00a393.99\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99.png 728w, https:\/\/iconoffices.co.uk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/Register-a-limited-company-for-just-93.99-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-4\" ><b>What to do if the company closure application is rejected?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the company closure application is rejected by HMRC, it is essential to first review the rejection notice to understand the reasons and follow the instructions given. The steps to follow include;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Understand the reason for rejection<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application may be rejected by HMRC and Companies House. Once rejected, they send the rejection notice stating the reasons for rejection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Address the cause<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After getting the rejection notice, the next step is to address the cause by resolving the issue mentioned in the notice. If the reason is outstanding debts, you will need to settle the debt before reapplying for the company closure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For recent trading or name change, you will have to wait for the three months to elapse to reapply for the company closure. As for incorrect application, you can immediately reapply for the closure, but ensure the details are correct and up-to-date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Consider insolvency options<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the rejection was due to outstanding debt and you are not able to pay, you can consider the insolvency options. If you consider this, ensure to seek advice from a licensed insolvency practitioner to guide you through the process, which may involve Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) or Member Voluntary Liquidation (MVL).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How Icon Offices can help<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through our company closure and dissolution service, you get to relax as we handle the closure process from beginning to end. With our services, you do not expect a rejection because we do due diligence to ensure the company is eligible to go through the dissolution process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any issue or question Companies House may have, we handle it on your behalf. For our new customers, we allow them to use our virtual office as a registered address for free to receive correspondence during the dissolution process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today to guide you on how to go about your limited company closure at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@iconoffices.co.uk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@iconoffices.co.uk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Register a UK Limited Company for \u00a393.99 | Government Fee Included + \u00a3800 Business Gifts | Get Started NowWhen to apply for the closure of a private limited companyWhy might a company&#8217;s strike-off application be rejected?What to do if the company closure application is rejected? 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