Live company investigations - what we do
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This guidance explains what we may do and how you can submit information to the Insolvency Service if you suspect a live company of corporate abuse.
This guidance only covers reporting companies where the company’s status is described as ‘active’ on the Company Register held by Companies House (this is what we refer to as a ‘live’ company). It also covers limited liability partnerships and overseas registered companies which are carrying on or have at any time carried on a business in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
We have other guidance available if you want to complain about:
- a dissolved company
- a company in administration or liquidation
- the re-use of a company name
- · phoenix companies
- a disqualified director
- someone who is bankrupt, has a debt relief order or is subject to bankruptcy or debt relief restrictions
This publication provides general information only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, but it is not a full and authoritative statement of the law and you should not rely on it as such. The Insolvency Service cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions as a result of negligence or otherwise.
Last updated 13 February 2023 + show all updates
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