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The Insolvency and Companies List was formerly known as the Companies Court. We handle cases relating to the insolvency of companies, including: petitions to wind up a company applications to unfreeze bank accounts or challenge a winding up petition applications...
The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. It replaces the Simple Payment service
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
How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
How to reclaim bona vacantia after a dissolved company is restored to the register.
You must declare £10,000 or more in cash, or the equivalent in another currency, if you take it between Great Britain and any other country.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
If you're owed money in a bankruptcy or company liquidation case, use a Proof of Debt form to register as a creditor and make a claim for the money you're owed
How to buy or acquire the assets of a dissolved company - how and when you can claim money or property, who to contact and the forms you need
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 what help you can get to help you manage your debts.
How to appoint a payment representative or an agent to deal with VAT-related payments if you do not have a business establishment in the UK.
Your rights when bailiffs visit your home - entering your home, debts, complaining about private bailiffs, court bailiffs, civilian enforcement officers, certificated enforcement agents. Includes information from the withdrawn EX345 guidance.
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