who's liable?

[WolfAir]

Who is responsible for an electrical bill for a ltd company that has been dissolved?
The company ceased trading around Feb 2014 but keys for the premises were handed back to landlord around july due to machine logistic problems. No business was conducted during this time and there was a considerable amount of debt when the business closed. The bill in question is from this period?
Thanks

[PurpleMoonlight]

When did the lease terminate?

When was the Ltd dissolved?

Edited by PurpleMoonlight on Thursday 2nd July 07:51

[TooLateForAName]

Was the contract in the name of the LTD? No guarantors or anything?

If so then I'd say its tough for the electric company. If the ltd is dissolved there isn't anything for them to chase.

Assuming that the co was dissolved properly.

[WolfAir]

Hey fellas sorry late reply work took over.
The company was dissolved properly via companies house and shows as dissolved on webcheck.
The bill has come in the name of the company over the period of feb to around august/sept, but the comapny was closed at this time.
The company now, basically does not exist.

[Eric Mc]

Was the contract for the supply of electricity between the limited company and the power supply company?

If so, did the directors of the limited company sign any sort of guarantees in respect of outstanding electricity bills?

[TooLateForAName]

One of the conditions for voluntary dissolution is that you are supposed to notify interested parties - including creditors so that they have the chance to object to the dissolution.

That gives them a chance to chase debts/push for an insolvency process. They can apply to reinstate the company but unless you're talking huge leccy bill that isnt likely.

In your position I'd write to them pointing out that the company was dissolved and had substantial debts. You might want to talk to the accountant that you used though.