Company Strike-Off
/ˈkʌmpəni ˈstraɪk ɔːf/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a company is removed from the official register, ceasing its existence as a legal entity.
The company strike-off was completed after all debts were settled.
- (n.) A voluntary or compulsory act resulting in the dissolution and removal of a company from a regulatory or corporate register.
Failure to file annual returns may result in a compulsory company strike-off by the registrar.
Forms
- company strike-off
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Commentary
Company strike-off is distinct from liquidation; it may be voluntary or compulsory and typically reflects the end of corporate existence without formal insolvency proceedings.
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