Companies House Strike Off Application (DS01)

Streamline Your Company Dissolution with a Digital DS01 Form

Applying to strike off your company from the Companies House register doesn't have to mean wrestling with paper forms and postal delays. This Companies House Strike Off Application (DS01) template brings the entire dissolution process online, making it faster and easier for directors, accountants, and company secretaries to complete this important legal filing.

Whether you're closing a dormant company, winding down a completed project, or simply tidying up your corporate structure, this template guides you through every required declaration and confirmation step by step. It's designed specifically for UK limited companies seeking voluntary strike off under Section 1003 of the Companies Act 2006.

Built for UK company directors and professional advisors

This form template is ideal for company directors managing their own dissolution, as well as accountants, insolvency practitioners, and company formation agents who handle multiple strike off applications for clients. The clear section structure mirrors the official DS01 requirements while using conditional logic to ensure only relevant questions appear based on your company's circumstances.

The form collects all the essential information Companies House needs: company details, director declarations, confirmation that the company hasn't traded or changed its name in the last three months, verification that assets have been properly disposed of, and acknowledgment of the legal responsibilities involved in the strike off process.

Automate your compliance workflow with Stepper

Once your DS01 application is submitted, you can use Stepper to automate what happens next. Create workflows that notify all directors for their signatures via Papersign, send confirmation emails to shareholders and creditors as required by law, generate notification letters for HMRC and other interested parties, and track the three-month waiting period automatically. This turns a manual, paper-heavy process into a streamlined digital workflow that keeps everyone informed and maintains a complete audit trail.

Professional, compliant, and efficient

For accounting firms and company formation agents managing multiple client dissolutions, this template provides consistency across all strike off applications while allowing customization for specific client needs. Use Paperform's team features to share the template across your practice, track submission status, and maintain organized records of all dissolution applications. The form's professional appearance reassures clients that their company closure is being handled with the appropriate level of formality and care.

This digital DS01 template reduces errors, speeds up the application process, and ensures nothing is overlooked when dissolving your company. It's the modern way to handle an important regulatory requirement, backed by Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliance and secure data handling that solicitors and accountants trust.