Insolvency Act 1986 · 1986 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk
Part IV: Winding Up of Companies Registered under the Companies Acts — Chapter II: Voluntary Winding Up (Introductory and General)
In case of a voluntary winding up, the company shall from the commencement of the winding up cease to carry on its business, except so far as may be required for its beneficial winding up.
However, the corporate state and corporate powers of the company, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in its articles, continue until the company is dissolved.
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