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A list of unclaimed estates held by the Treasury Solicitor. Last updated 23rd April 2026.
We are the government’s principal legal advisers. Our core purpose is to help the government to govern well, within the rule of law. GLD is a non-ministerial department.
How to apply for a waiver letter when you are restoring a company using administrative restoration.
The template Model Services Contract is for high value, complex services.
This page brings together the Core Terms, Award Form and Schedules that make up the Mid-Tier Contract for medium value, non-complex goods and services.
The Bona Vacantia unclaimed estates list has been reinstated following a review of its publication.
GLD's phone number has been used by fraudsters targeting members of the public.
This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
How to apply for a discretionary grant where the dissolved company can be restored. (Company has been dissolved for less than six years)
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