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We are a government agency that helps to deliver economic confidence by supporting those in financial distress, tackling financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors. The Insolvency Service is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade...
Find out about VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020.
A company that enters formal insolvency will in many cases have outstanding debts.
This briefing explains what individuals and businesses should do if they cannot pay what they owe to HMRC.
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
This page provides links to guidance produced by, or relating to, the Insolvency Service
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
How local authorities should submit data for the annual school preference collections.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Jones and Tribunal Member Mason on 29th April 2024
The Insolvency and Companies List was formerly known as the Bankruptcy Court. We handle petitions to bankrupt individuals living in London where a creditor has made the petition and is owed £50,000 or more. If the petition is less than...
How your local council can help if you're struggling to pay Council Tax - and what action they can take to get any money you owe from you
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
The Financial List is a specialist cross-jurisdictional list set up to address the particular business needs of cases involving financial matters. The list can deal with cases: generally worth more than £50 million which need expert judicial knowledge of financial...
HMT management information about the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS), Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) and Future Fund Scheme.
If you have a court order that's not been paid, use this form to ask the court to 'freeze' money held by a third party, such as the debtor's bank.
The official receiver may use debt collection agencies to collect debts and income payments agreements.
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