Dormant company

A company that is not trading: keep, use or close?

A dormant company still exists and may still have obligations, even though it does nothing. The decision question is whether it is worth keeping, whether it can serve a purpose again, or whether closing it removes a standing burden.

KeepReactivateClose
Dormant is not the same as free

Not trading does not always mean no obligations

A company that is not trading may still have formal duties, depending on the place, and the owner can still be exposed if they are missed. What exactly is required varies, so we do not state it. The review lays out what to ask and what the choices are.

The three options and what each means

The three options and what each means

Keep it

Makes sense if there is a likely future use, a name or licence worth preserving, or a cost low enough not to matter. The risk is forgetting it.

Reactivate it

Fits if a new plan needs a vehicle that already exists. Check that its history, records and ownership are clean before using it.

Close it

Removes the ongoing burden, but also its history, name and any assets or claims. Needs the right sequence of steps; confirm with a licensed professional.

What decides it

Questions that decide it

Is there anything left inside?

Bank balances, contracts, claims, intellectual property or debts all change the answer.

Will you need it again?

A realistic plan to use it differs from a vague hope.

Are the filings up to date?

A company that has fallen behind needs a different route from one that is current.

Who owns it and where are they?

Ownership and residence of the holders affect which routes are practical.

The service

Existing Structure Review

Who it is for
Owners of a foreign company whose structure no longer fits the business
The problem it solves
The structure grew by accident and nobody can say whether it is efficient, safe or still needed
What we need from you
  • ownership scheme
  • list of entities and accounts
  • what each entity does
  • financial summary
How it works
  • intake and documents
  • LATYNEX maps the structure
  • findings and options
  • written review
What you receive
A written review of the structure with findings, options to simplify or fix it and the questions that need a licensed adviser
Included
  • map of entities, owners and flows
  • findings against the stated goals
  • options with their trade-offs
  • list of points for a tax or legal adviser
Not included
  • tax or legal opinions
  • implementing the changes
  • guarantees about banking outcomes
Timing
Confirmed when your request is accepted.
What LATYNEX does
  • map the structure
  • assess against goals
  • write the review
  • refer points to licensed advisers
Price
Confirmed when your request is accepted.
Good to know

What this is, and isn't

This is business and structuring analysis, not legal, tax or investment advice. Where a legal or tax opinion is needed, we say so and point you to a licensed adviser.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can a dormant company just be left alone?+

That is a risk in some places because duties can continue. The review lists it as something to confirm.

Do you close companies?+

No. Closure is carried out by local professionals; the review helps you decide whether to proceed.

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Consulting

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