Which of the following describes a method to end a solvent company's existence?

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When a solvent company wants to end its existence, the simplest route is to strike it off the Companies House register. This method is designed for companies that have ceased trading and have no outstanding liabilities or assets to wind up, making dissolution quick and inexpensive compared with formal liquidation. It avoids the costs and formalities of appointing a liquidator and distributing assets to creditors, which is why it’s the preferred option for solvent wind‑ups.

Formal liquidation with court approval is a heavier, more formal process typically used when winding up is necessary or chosen despite solvency, involving a liquidator and potential creditor involvement. Merging with another company keeps the original entity or its successor alive in some form, so it does not end the company’s existence. Converting to charitable status changes the organization’s form and purpose rather than dissolving the company, so it doesn’t terminate the company’s legal existence in the same way.