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Before you start
Ending activity does not erase debts or returns.
Who is this guide for?
Individuals ending business activity.
Form 2550 and VAT closure differ; company dissolution is separate.
The checklist
Record closure date and assets
Asset and file lists.
Do not invent an earlier date to reduce charges.
Request VAT closure
Form and asset details.
Remaining equipment may have tax implications.
Close income-tax/withholding files
Form and reference.
VAT closure does not automatically close these.
Notify National Insurance separately
Cessation notification.
Delay can affect closure date; tax closure is not sufficient.
Confirm closures and remaining duties
Approvals and receipts.
Closing a file does not cancel debt.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Is everything closed once VAT closes?
No; check income tax, withholding and National Insurance separately and complete outstanding duties.
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