How to deregister a non-trading company

In principle, deregistering a Non-Trading Company takes place when liquidation procedures have been completed, after the company has been dissolved.

In two circumstances, deregistration can be applied for without the need for the company to be dissolved:

• If all the parts of a company have been merged under a single stakeholder under Article 1703-1 of the Civil Code
• In the case of a transfer of property by means of a merger or demerger, under Article 1709 of the Civil Code

To get the form, you can either:

• Download it here: 
  C3_Demande de radiation (C3_04-2023)

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• Or collect it from the Business Development Agency

You must provide the following documents:

• Two copies of the completed "Demande de radiation" form, and, if relevant, one of the following documents:
  • The minutes of the partners' meeting stating that the procedures to dissolve the partnership have been completed, registered with the Department of Tax Services
  • If there is an early dissolution decided by the sole shareholder following the combining of all the shares in his or her holding:
    • The decision by the single stakeholder to dissolve the company, registered with the Tax Services
    • The deed of conveyance of the shares registered with the Tax Services, or the deed of gift of shares, or any other deed of award of all the shares
    • A declaration of solvency, if the sole shareholder is a natural person
• If there is dissolution as of right in the absence of the transfer of shares within the legal deadline, following the holding of all the shares by a single shareholder:
  • The deed of conveyance of shares registered with the Tax Services
  • Or the deed of gift of shares
  • Or any other deed of award of all the shares
• If there is a merger, takeover or split between companies: 
  • The act of merger, absorption or split registered with the Tax Services
• One of the following official documents justifying the identity of the liquidator, or the sole shareholder and stating whether a proxy is involved:
  • An extract of a birth or marriage certificate
  • Copy of ID card
  • Residency permit or passport

The application comprises the completed, dated and signed forms, in duplicate, and supporting documents.

It must be submitted or sent off to the Non-trading Companies Special Registry of the Business Development Agency, accompanied by payment of the €25 for the deregistration fees. This can be paid by cheque made payable to the "RCI" (Trade and Industry Registry), or in cash or bank card to the counter of the service.

Postage costs will need to be added to these fees if documents are sent (a copy of the form, a registration or deregistration certificate):