A company may be wound up voluntarily if it cannot pay its creditors. It may also be wound up by order of the court on the petition of a creditor. In either case, relevant documents need to be sent to Companies House.

The following guidance is provided to help you understand how to wind up a company and the legal requirements that you must adhere to.

• Liquidation and Insolvency in England and Wales
• Liquidation and insolvency in Scotland
• Liquidation and insolvency in Northern Ireland