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A Notice of Proposal to Strike Off is an official warning from the Belgian Business Registry (KBO/BCE) that a company may be removed from the register. This happens when a company hasn't filed its annual accounts, paid required fees, or shown signs of business activity for an extended period.

Companies receive this notice at their registered address and have 30 days to respond. To avoid being struck off, they must either resolve the issues or prove they're still active. Once removed, the company legally ceases to exist, and its assets can transfer to the Belgian state - making this notice a crucial wake-up call for business owners.

Belgian business registrars issue a Notice of Proposal to Strike Off when companies show signs of inactivity or non-compliance. Common triggers include failing to file annual accounts for two consecutive years, not responding to official communications, or maintaining zero business operations while keeping the company registered.

The registry also uses this notice when they discover inconsistencies in company records, suspect fraudulent activity, or receive credible reports that a business has ceased trading without proper dissolution. This formal warning gives companies one final chance to either demonstrate their active status or properly close down their operations through legal channels.

• Administrative Strike-Off Notice: The standard notice sent when a company fails to file annual accounts or respond to official communications
• Voluntary Strike-Off Notice: Used when companies request their own removal from the registry after ceasing operations
• Compliance-Based Notice: Issued for serious regulatory breaches or when companies fail to maintain required licenses
• Tax-Related Strike-Off Notice: Specifically used when companies have significant unpaid tax obligations or VAT violations
• Emergency Strike-Off Notice: An expedited version issued in cases of suspected fraud or immediate public interest concerns

• Belgian Business Registry (KBO/BCE): Issues the Notice of Proposal to Strike Off and manages the overall removal process
• Company Directors: Primary recipients who must respond to the notice and take action to prevent company dissolution
• Corporate Lawyers: Advise companies on responding to the notice and handling legal implications
• Creditors: Interested parties who may need to act quickly to protect their claims against the company
• Shareholders: Must be informed and may need to participate in decisions about the company's future
• Tax Authorities: Monitor the process to ensure all tax obligations are settled before strike-off

• Company Details: Gather the complete legal name, registration number, and registered office address
• Compliance History: Document specific violations or failures that triggered the notice
• Timeline Evidence: Compile dates of missed filings, unanswered communications, or detected non-compliance
• Contact Information: Verify current addresses for all directors and company representatives
• Legal Requirements: Our platform ensures all mandatory elements meet Belgian registry standards
• Response Window: Clearly state the 30-day deadline and specify required remedial actions
• Official Signatures: Include authorized registry official's details and authentication codes

• Company Identification: Full legal name, enterprise number (KBO/BCE), and registered address
• Legal Grounds: Specific reasons for the proposed strike-off under Belgian Company Code
• Compliance Failures: Detailed list of violations or unfulfilled obligations
• Response Period: Clear statement of the 30-day deadline and consequences
• Required Actions: Specific steps the company must take to prevent strike-off
• Official Authorization: Registry official's details and authentication codes
• Appeal Rights: Information about the company's right to contest the notice
• Legal References: Relevant articles from Belgian Company Law

A Notice of Proposal to Strike Off differs significantly from a Notice of Default in both purpose and consequences. While both are formal warnings, they serve distinct legal functions in Belgian business law.

• Issuing Authority: Strike-off notices come exclusively from the Belgian Business Registry, while default notices can be issued by any creditor or contractual party
• Legal Impact: Strike-off notices threaten the company's very existence and registration status, whereas default notices typically address specific contractual breaches
• Response Timeline: Strike-off notices give a strict 30-day window to respond, while default notices often allow negotiable cure periods
• Resolution Options: Strike-off requires proving active business status or proper compliance, but default notices can be resolved through payment or specific performance
• Consequences: Ignoring a strike-off notice leads to company dissolution, while default notices typically result in contract termination or legal action