Has your company’s bank account been frozen? Have you been told your business “no longer exists”? If your company has been deregistered by the CIPC for failing to file annual returns, the situation can feel hopeless. Our Company Restoration service is the only legal way to bring your business back to life, unfreeze its bank account, and regain control of its assets.
What Does it Mean to be Deregistered & Restored? A Simple Guide
When a company fails to file its Annual Returns for several years, the CIPC assumes it is no longer active and removes it from the register. This is called “deregistration.” The consequences are severe: the company legally ceases to exist, its name becomes available for others to use, and its bank account is frozen. Any assets still owned by the company (like money, vehicles, or property) legally pass to the State. “Restoration” is the formal legal process of reversing this by bringing all compliance up to date and applying to the CIPC to re-instate the company, thereby bringing it back to life.
Why Choose StartupHero for This?
Company restoration is one of the most complex processes at the CIPC. It requires filing all outstanding returns, obtaining supporting documents, and navigating a specific application process. Our team are experts in this field and have a high success rate in restoring companies for our clients, whether your situation is urgent or standard.
Key Benefits of Restoring Your Company
- ✅ Unfreeze the Bank Account: Restoration is the only way to regain legal access to the funds in the company’s bank account.
- ✅ Reclaim Company Assets: Protect and reclaim ownership of vehicles, property, or other assets owned by the company.
- ✅ Continue Trading or Sell the Business: You must restore the company to legally continue its operations or to sell it.
Choose the Right Speed for Your Needs:
We offer two distinct service speeds to match your situation’s urgency:
➡️ Standard Restoration (2-5 Week Turnaround)
This reliable and cost-effective option is perfect when your situation is not a time-critical emergency. We follow the formal process efficiently within the normal CIPC processing queues. It’s the correct and most affordable way to restore a company when you are not facing an immediate financial deadline.
➡️ Express Restoration (1-Day Target Turnaround)
This is your critical lifeline when every hour counts. This premium service is for urgent situations, like an imminent deal closing or needing immediate access to frozen funds. Your case gets top-priority handling from our most senior specialists, and we use every available channel to aim for the fastest possible turnaround, targeting re-instatement within one business day after all documents are submitted.
Client Testimonial
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“It was a complete shock when the bank told me my company was deregistered. I thought I’d lost everything. The team at StartupHero were amazing and managed to restore my company and unfreeze my account.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How do I know if my company is deregistered?
A: You can search for your company on the CIPC website. If the status says “Deregistration process” or “AR Final Deregistered,” it has been deregistered.
Q: Is there a time limit to restore a company?
A: While there is no strict time limit, the longer you wait, the more complex and costly the process can become, and the higher the risk of assets being lost.
Don’t let an administrative oversight destroy your business. Choose the service speed you need and let us start the process of restoring your company today.
Peter J., George –
It was a complete shock when the bank told me my company was deregistered. I thought I’d lost everything. The team at StartupHero were amazing and managed to restore my company and unfreeze my account.