Can I resume my company after compulsory dissolution?

Yes, provided the conditions are met. The general meeting must resolve to resume operations and elect new management. An auditor must certify that the company's share capital is intact. The reason for the compulsory dissolution must be rectified. The notification must be received by the Danish Business Authority within three months of the referral date. Furthermore, the company must not have been subject to compulsory dissolution within the last five years.

What is the deadline for reinstating the company?

You have three months from the date the Danish Business Authority forwards the case to the probate court. It is crucial to act quickly. The probate court may appoint a liquidator within a few days or after several weeks, and once a liquidator has been appointed, they will require a security deposit to assist with the reinstatement, typically starting at DKK 25,000.

What does a reopening cost?

It depends on how far along the process is, whether a liquidator has already been appointed, and the complexity of the case. We will provide you with a fixed price after our initial consultation, so you know exactly what it will cost before you make a decision.

What happens if resumption is not possible?

If the requirements cannot be met, for example, if the company has been subject to compulsory dissolution within the last five years, a merger may be the solution. The company undergoing compulsory dissolution is merged with another entity, and operations are continued under a new CVR number. We will review the options with you.

What happens if I do nothing?

The probate court decides how the company is to be closed down. This may be through summary dissolution (if there are no assets), bankruptcy (if there is debt and assets that need to be sold), or liquidation (if the finances are healthy, but the company is to be wound up). If the company has funds, the costs are covered by the company's own coffers.

How soon can you get started?

Usually the same day. When a company has been sent for compulsory dissolution, every day counts. The initial conversation is always without obligation, and we get started as soon as we have the green light from you.

What if a liquidator has already been appointed?

The company can still be resumed, but the liquidator must consent to the resumption. That is why it matters how quickly the notification is filed. If no liquidator has been appointed yet, there is no one to obtain consent from, and the process is both simpler and cheaper.

What sets us apart from a large accounting firm?

You get the professional expertise of a state-authorized partner without the wait times. You are assigned a dedicated accountant who knows your situation, so you never have to sit in a queue while the deadline approaches.

Sent for compulsory dissolution by the Danish Business Authority?

Emergency resumption of companies under compulsory dissolution

As state-authorized public accountants, we handle everything the Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) requires. The deadline runs from the day Erhvervsstyrelsen sent the company to the Probate Court, so we start with a conversation as soon as possible. You will know right away whether the company can be saved, and what it will cost.

Resume the company immediately, before a liquidator takes over

You have three months to resume the company, and the deadline cannot be extended. At any point, however, the Probate Court can appoint a lawyer to wind the company up, a so-called liquidator. If that happens, it typically costs from DKK 25,000 and upwards. We prepare the accounts that are missing and register the resumption with Erhvervsstyrelsen before the deadline expires.

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Mathias Petersen

Five big stars! Over the past month, Lorentzen & Partners has helped me resume my company after it was sent for compulsory dissolution. Across my years as a self-employed business owner I have worked with a few different accountants, but I can say without a doubt that Lorentzen & Partners is the most professional and most capable audit firm I have come across. Kristian, who I have had my day-to-day dialogue with, has been proactive, transparent and, most importantly, always available by phone whenever questions came up (as they do in situations like these). I can recommend Lorentzen & Partners to any business looking for professional communication and thorough work, where you never once have a knot in your stomach about whether things are being done properly. They simply have it under control. My highest recommendations. Mathias Petersen,
Marketingly Digital ApS

A proper resumption protects everything you have built

Included

Fixed price before we start

You get the price for the entire process after the first conversation. No running hourly billing while the deadline ticks.

Root cause identified and resolved

The most common causes are a missing annual report or missing registration of beneficial owners. We rectify the cause, so the basis for the case disappears.

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

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.

State-authorized emergency resumption

Case started the same day: We collect the material and start on the missing annual reports from the first conversation, instead of putting the case in a queue.
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.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROCESS

From first conversation to registered resumption

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.

STEP 01

Legal triage & urgent status

First we establish where the case stands. We look at why the company was sent for compulsory dissolution and how much time is left before the deadline, so we know exactly what is most urgent.

STEP 02

Rescue plan & fixed price

You get a plan with a fixed price, so you know what we do and what it costs before we go further.

STEP 03

Rectification & resumption

Finally, we issue the statutory auditor's statement, hold the general meeting and register the resumption with the Danish Business Authority. The company is back in normal operation, and you can trade and invoice again.

Reviews

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.

Søren Møller

Fast and effective help! We can clearly recommend Kristian and his colleagues at Lorentzen & Partners. They helped from start to finish with getting our company reinstated after it had been sent for compulsory dissolution. They were quick and clear in their communication, and helped us get everything back in order.

Robin

Beyond skills and a good rapport, the most important thing for me is that things aren't left until the last minute and that my accountant is easy to reach. Lorentzen Partners have certainly delivered on that. Highly recommended.

Rasmus Aarup Byskov

Outstanding and proactive accountant - always reliable! My accountant is simply outstanding; I have never experienced such a proactive and helpful accountant. He explains things in a simple and understandable way, which makes you feel completely at ease throughout the process. No matter when you need him, he steps up – and that is worth its weight in gold. Highly recommended!