Resumption of a company under compulsory dissolution
When the Danish Business Authority has referred a company for compulsory dissolution to the Probate Court, time is a critical factor. We prepare the mandatory auditor's statements, rectify the missing annual accounts, and handle all legal matters with the Probate Court to ensure the company is reinstated before assets are frozen and an expensive liquidator is appointed.
Resume the company immediately, before a liquidator takes over
A referral to the Probate Court triggers a strict three-month deadline. If this deadline is missed, or if a liquidator is appointed before you take action, the case will escalate immediately. A liquidator assumes full control of the company, and a cash deposit (typically upwards of DKK 25,000) will be required before any work begins.
We take immediate control of the process. We contact the Probate Court right away to halt the appointment of a liquidator. We then swiftly rectify the outstanding accounting requirements and execute a legally bulletproof reinstatement before the company's assets are compromised.
A proper resumption protects everything you have built
Emergency intervention before the Probate Court
We will contact the Probate Court immediately to halt the process and prevent the costly, forced appointment of a liquidator.
Root cause identified and resolved
We identify and eliminate the trigger for the compulsory dissolution, thereby completely removing the basis for the case.
Strategic restructuring & mergers
If a traditional resumption is not possible, we will execute an alternative rescue plan, such as a merger, to preserve the assets.
Statutory auditor's reports
We provide the mandatory auditor's statement regarding intact share capital and the absence of illegal shareholder loans – an essential legal requirement for reinstatement.
Registered before the deadline
We prepare the corporate documents, hold the extraordinary general meeting, and file the registration with the Danish Business Authority within the 3-month deadline.
Certified Crisis Management
Your case will be handled by a single state-authorized public accountant. You avoid time-consuming intermediaries and ensure your company has maximum legal authority during a time-critical phase.
For comparison
State-authorized emergency resumption
- Immediate intervention: We take control immediately, contact the Probate Court the same day, and initiate a legal rescue plan to freeze all deadlines.
- Proactive prevention: We block the costly appointment of a liquidator by rapidly rectifying the company's grounds for deregistration.
- Strategic restructuring: If a standard recovery is not possible, we execute alternative corporate contingency plans—such as a rescue merger—to secure the assets.
Reactive standard treatment
- Critical delays: The case is stuck in the queue while vital deadlines are missed, maximizing the risk of a complete freeze of the company's accounts.
- Escalated costs: Action is only taken after the probate court has appointed a liquidator, which triggers immediate demands for substantial cash collateral.
- Lack of initiative: The task is returned or abandoned entirely if the simple standard conditions for resumption cannot be met immediately.
From emergency turnaround to corporate reinstatement
We operate according to a strict emergency protocol to protect the company's assets. From the moment we take over your case, you will have full transparency regarding the process, deadlines, and finances.
Legal triage & urgent status
We perform an immediate screening of the company's legal position. We map out the precise grounds for deregistration and assess the critical window of opportunity before the Probate Court's deadlines expire and control is transferred to a liquidator.
Response & rescue plan
We take control and immediately contact the Probate Court to freeze the process. You will receive an operational, fixed-price action plan specifying how we will rectify the company's situation and prevent further escalation.
Rectification & resumption
We handle crisis management: Issuing the mandatory auditor's statement, holding an extraordinary general meeting for management elections, and completing the corporate registration with the Danish Business Authority within the deadline.
Results speak louder than promises
We can tell you what we deliver, but it is our clients' experiences that show whether we actually make a difference for their business.
Is the company eligible for a legal reopening?
Our crisis management services are aimed at companies in urgent need of rescue from closure. We are the right state-authorized partner for you when:
You are within the Probate Court's strict 3-month deadline and need to avert full dissolution. You want to block the forced appointment of a liquidator, which results in an immediate loss of control and demands for collateral. You require an advisor who has mastered both standardized reinstatement and alternative corporate rescue mergers.
Is the company already finally dissolved and removed from the CVR by the Probate Court? Or has the company been saved, and you are looking exclusively for stable operational management moving forward? In that case, our operations departments will generate the absolute highest ROI for you:
FAQ for Resumption
Can I resume my company after compulsory dissolution?
Yes, if the conditions are met. The general meeting must decide to resume and elect new management. An auditor must declare that the company's capital is intact. The reason for the compulsory dissolution must be corrected. The notification must be received by the Danish Business Authority within three months of the date of submission. Additionally, the company must not have been subject to compulsory dissolution within the past five years.
What is the deadline for resuming the company?
You have three months from the Danish Business Authority's submission to the bankruptcy court. It is crucial to act quickly. The bankruptcy court may appoint a liquidator after a few days or after several weeks, and once a liquidator has been appointed, they will require security to assist with the resumption, typically starting at DKK 25,000.
How much does a resumption cost?
It depends on how far along the process is, whether a liquidator has already been appointed, and how complex the case is. We will provide you with a fixed price after the initial conversation, so you know exactly what it will cost before you decide.
What happens if resumption is not possible?
If the conditions cannot be met—for example, if the company has been in compulsory dissolution within the past five years—a merger may be the way forward. The company in compulsory dissolution is merged with another company, and the activity is continued under a new CVR number. We will review the options with you.
What happens if I don't do anything?
The bankruptcy court decides how the company should be closed down. This can be informal dissolution (if there are no funds), bankruptcy (if there are debts and assets to be sold), or liquidation (if the finances are healthy, but the company must be wound up). If the company has funds, the costs are covered by the company's own coffers.
How quickly can you start?
Usually the same day. When a company is sent for compulsory dissolution, every day counts. The initial conversation is always no-obligation, and we will contact the bankruptcy court on your behalf as soon as we have the green light from you.
How are you different from a large audit firm?
You get the professional weight of a state-authorized partner, without the wait for case processing. You have one dedicated accountant who knows your situation, so you aren't stuck in a queue while the clock is ticking.
A modern accounting firm with a business mindset
Lorentzen & Partners combines the professional expertise of a large accounting firm with the personal touch of a boutique office. We are more than just a compliance body; we are a proactive sparring partner who is always available to take your call and has an in-depth understanding of your business.
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Get your company back on track while the deadline is still open.
Take the first step. It starts with a conversation, often on the same day. You tell us about your situation, we listen, and you will know exactly where you stand and what the next step is. Completely no-obligation.
We take care of your finances so you can focus on your business.
We have in-depth knowledge of the market's leading accounting and payroll systems. This means you avoid cumbersome system migrations and instead get a seamless solution that works from day one.
We combine auditing, accounting, tax, and strategic consulting under one roof, with an approach that is personal, professionally robust, and tailored to the business you run.
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