COMPANY RESTORATION BY COURT ORDER (UK)
About Crichtons
Experts in Court Restorations
Crichtons Company Restorations Limited has extensive experience in company restoration by court order, helping businesses across the UK restore a dissolved company by court order efficiently and professionally.
With over 15 years of expertise, our consistent and knowledgeable team has successfully handled hundreds of court order restorations, guiding directors, accountants, and solicitors through the complex process of restoring a company to the register.
We provide a transparent, fixed-fee company restoration service combined with a personalised, hands-on approach. Whether your case involves disputes, assets, or special circumstances, Crichtons ensures every step of the court order restoration process is handled accurately, giving you peace of mind.
Our clients trust us for our expertise to restore limited companies, knowing that Crichtons delivers professionalism, efficiency, and reliability every time.
When Is a Court Order Needed?
While many companies can be restored through administrative restoration, there are situations where company restoration by court order is required. Understanding these scenarios can help you determine the right route for your business.
Common Scenarios Requiring Court Restoration
The company does not meet the eligibility criteria for administrative restoration.
The company was dissolved by a court order rather than Companies House.
There are disputes between directors or shareholders that need legal resolution.
Assets, such as bank funds or property, need to be recovered or released.
Complex legal issues exist that prevent simple restoring a dissolved company through Companies House.
In these cases, a court order restoration allows you to restore a company to the register legally and securely, ensuring that all rights, assets, and obligations are properly reinstated.
The Court Restoration Process – Step by Step
Restoring a dissolved company through a court order can seem complex, but Crichtons makes the process straightforward and stress-free. From preparing applications to attending the High Court in London, we handle every step to ensure your company restoration by court order proceeds smoothly.
Step 1
Application and Evidence
The process begins with preparing the claim form, witness statement, and all necessary supporting documents required by the court. Crichtons ensures that every document is accurate, complete, and compliant, reducing the risk of delays or errors in restoring a dissolved company.
Step 2
Serving the Court Application
Once the application is prepared, it must be served to Companies House, the Treasury Solicitor, and any relevant Crown bodies. Crichtons manages this process on your behalf, ensuring all parties are correctly notified and helping prevent mistakes that could slow down your court order restoration.
Step 3
Court Hearing and Approval
In many cases, the court approves the application by consent, but a hearing may be required in some situations. Our partner solicitors can represent you during the process, ensuring your application for justice restoration and restoring a company to the register is properly presented and defended.
Step 4
Restoration and Assets Returned
Once the court grants the order and it is filed with Companies House, the company is legally treated as if it had never been dissolved. At this point, assets such as bank funds or property can be recovered, completing the restore dissolved company by court order process.
Costs and Timescales of Court Restorations
Crichtons offers a transparent, fixed-fee company restoration service, starting from £399 plus disbursements. Typical restoration via court order takes around 10–12 weeks, although we also provide an expedited service for more urgent cases, usually completed within 20–25 working days.
By handling every step — from preparing applications, serving documents, attending hearings, to filing the order with Companies House — Crichtons ensures a professional, efficient, and reliable court order restoration process.
Court Restoration vs Administrative Restoration
Choosing the right route for restoring a dissolved company depends on your circumstances. Here’s a simple comparison to help you decide:
Court Restoration
Required for companies dissolved by voluntary strike-off outside administrative criteria.
Used for asset recovery, including bank funds or property.
May be needed for personal injury claims or other legal matters.
Suitable for limited-purpose reinstatement in special cases.
Administrative Restoration
Suitable for companies struck off for non-filing by Companies House.
Faster and simpler than court restoration.
Ideal for companies that wish to continue trading or maintain legal existence.
If you’re unsure which method applies to your company, contact Crichtons today. Our team can confirm eligibility and guide you to the most efficient and effective restoration route.
Why Choose Crichtons for Court Restorations?
Choosing Crichtons for company restoration by court order gives you a trusted, professional partner with a proven track record. Our unique advantages include:
Extensive experience: Over 15 years helping directors, accountants, and solicitors restore dissolved companies via court order.
Fixed, transparent fees: Know the cost upfront, with no hidden charges.
Full-service support: From preparing applications and witness statements to attending High Court hearings.
Handling all correspondence: We liaise with Companies House, Treasury Solicitor, and Crown bodies, ensuring accuracy and avoiding delays.
Efficient process management: Hundreds of successful restorations handled smoothly and professionally.
Peace of mind: Our knowledgeable team provides expert guidance, so you can confidently restore a dissolved company without stress.
By choosing Crichtons, you benefit from a reliable, professional, and client-focused court order restoration service that ensures your company is reinstated correctly and efficiently.
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Speak to the Court Restoration Experts Today
Call the Company Restoration team on 020 7504 1299 for further details of costs, timescales and who can apply for a Court restoration.