Can a liquidated company be restored?

Yes, a liquidated company can sometimes be restored to the Companies House register, but the process depends on the circumstances. Administrative restoration is possible if the company was struck off by Companies House rather than formally liquidated. For companies that were dissolved following liquidation, a court order may be required to restore them. Restoration is usually pursued if assets were left unclaimed, if legal proceedings require the company’s reinstatement, or if directors wish to resolve outstanding matters. However, restoration does not undo the effects of liquidation—debts remain, and the company is not automatically revived for trading purposes. Instead, restoration often serves administrative or legal purposes. The process involves filing an application, paying court or Companies House fees, and sometimes engaging solicitors. While possible, restoration is rare and usually pursued only in specific circumstances. Directors should carefully consider whether restoration is necessary or whether alternative legal remedies are more appropriate.