Voluntary strike-off is a simplified closure route for an Irish company that has ceased or never traded and satisfies strict conditions. It is not suitable where meaningful assets, liabilities, litigation or unresolved creditor claims remain.
StartCompany.ie’s €500 service supports the Revenue clearance and online Form H15 process. Directors should complete tax, employee, creditor and asset work before certifying the application conditions.
Eligibility conditions
CRO guidance states that assets and liabilities, including contingent and prospective liabilities, must each not exceed €150 at the application date. The company must not be party to ongoing or pending litigation and must have filed all outstanding annual returns.
The company also passes the required resolution and stops carrying on business or incurring liabilities while the request is pending. A solvent liquidation may be more appropriate where assets must be distributed or affairs are more complex.
Revenue and CRO steps
Prepare final tax filings, settle liabilities and obtain the Revenue statement required for the H15 process. The application is then completed online through CORE with the current filing fee and supporting information.
A notice is published and objections can be made during the process. If no valid objection is made and the conditions remain satisfied, the Registrar may strike off the company and it is dissolved.
- Stop trading and resolve employees and contracts.
- Bring CRO annual returns up to date.
- File and settle tax matters and obtain Revenue clearance.
- Reduce assets and liabilities within statutory limits.
- Pass the resolution and file Form H15 online.
Risks of closing too early
Property left in a dissolved company can vest in the State, and dissolution does not erase misconduct or every pre-existing responsibility. Directors should not distribute assets informally or ignore contingent claims merely to fit the threshold.
Keep final accounts, tax evidence, bank statements, resolutions and closure documents. Restoration can be expensive if an asset, claim or missing filing appears later.
StartCompany.ie strike-off support
Our €500 service guides an eligible company through the listed Revenue clearance and Form H15 work. Provide the CRO number, trading cessation date, latest accounts, bank position, liabilities, litigation status and filing history.
If the company has material assets, debts, disputes or insolvency concerns, obtain liquidation or insolvency advice before ordering the routine strike-off service.
StartCompany.ie service
Voluntary Strike Off
Current listed price: €500
Official information and next steps
StartCompany.ie provides preparation and filing support for the service described above. Final acceptance, registration, tax treatment or court approval remains with the relevant authority. Check the current official guidance before acting, particularly where a deadline, tax position, dispute or unusual transaction is involved.