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Restoring a Struck-Off Cayman Islands Company
Understand the steps to assess restoration of a struck-off Cayman company, including records, outstanding obligations and professional coordination.
December 31, 2021
A struck-off Cayman company may need to be restored where assets, contractual rights or unfinished business remain. Restoration is a legal process, not simply payment of an overdue annual invoice.
Establish the company's position
Obtain the company name and registration number, date and reason for strike-off, previous registered office details and available constitutional records. Identify the applicant's connection to the company and the purpose of restoration. A different analysis may apply where dissolution followed liquidation rather than administrative strike-off.
Review remaining assets, liabilities, disputes and transactions during the period of dissolution with Cayman counsel. Do not assume that accounts, licences or counterparties will automatically become operational when the company returns to the register.
Coordinate the restoration application
The General Registry explains that restoration of a struck-off company involves obtaining a court order and satisfying the requirements specified in that order. Counsel should assess eligibility, applicable time limits and the evidence needed in the particular case.
The corporate services provider can help reconstruct records, identify outstanding filings and arrange an appropriate registered office. Ownership and control information will need to be available for onboarding and continuing compliance.
Plan the period after restoration
Confirm the company's current directors, shareholders and beneficial ownership position. Review annual filings, economic substance notifications, financial records and any separate regulatory or tax reporting obligations. If the ultimate objective is to close the company, obtain advice on the correct closure process once the outstanding matters have been addressed.
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