A useful voluntary liquidation quote should reflect the company that is actually being closed. The starting point is a concise summary of the company, its ownership, its financial position and anything that still needs to be completed. This allows the proposed liquidator to confirm whether a solvent process is suitable and to separate routine work from additional tasks.

For the company with no assets, no liabilities and complete records, the initial information can be brief. Where the company still owns property, has creditors, is involved in a dispute or has incomplete filings, those matters should be identified at the outset.

Company and jurisdiction details

Provide the full registered name, company number, jurisdiction, entity type and registered office. Include the names and contact details of the current directors and the person coordinating the closure. If several companies are involved, provide a simple group chart or list showing how they are connected.

The current constitutional documents, certificate of incorporation and statutory registers are normally sufficient for the first review. The registered agent or registered office provider may hold some of these records.

Ownership and approvals

Confirm the shareholders and their holdings, including any nominee or trust arrangements that affect who can approve the liquidation. Note whether all shareholders support the proposed closure and whether board or shareholder meetings will need to be coordinated across different time zones.

Assets, liabilities and cash

Provide a schedule of all assets and liabilities, even if every balance is nil. Assets may include cash, investments, receivables, loans, property, intellectual property or claims. Liabilities may include trade creditors, taxes, professional fees, guarantees, lease obligations or contingent claims.

Explain whether remaining assets will be sold, collected, transferred or distributed to shareholders. If a bank account remains open, identify the expected final receipts and payments before deciding when it should be closed.

Accounts, tax and statutory filings

Recent financial statements, management accounts or a closing balance sheet help establish the company's position. Also confirm the status of annual fees, annual returns, tax filings, economic substance reporting and any regulatory returns that apply. Overdue items may need to be resolved before or during the liquidation.

Contracts, employees and disputes

List any continuing contracts, employees, licences, legal proceedings, guarantees or insurance policies. State how each item will be terminated, transferred or concluded. These matters often determine whether the work can be treated as the case.

How the quotation is prepared

The quotation should distinguish the professional fee from government charges, notices and other disbursements. It should also identify assumptions, such as the company being solvent, records being complete and no material assets or liabilities remaining. This makes the price easier to compare and reduces the risk of unexpected work later.

Get in touch

To request a quotation, get in touch with the number of companies, their jurisdictions and a brief summary of any assets, liabilities or unresolved matters.