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Guidance on debt relief orders for debt advisers. To search, press ‘control’ and ‘f’ on your keyboard at the same time. A search box will appear.
This briefing explains what individuals and businesses should do if they cannot pay what they owe to HMRC.
The official receiver may use debt collection agencies to collect debts and income payments agreements.
Guidance for local authorities on paying grants to support businesses during national lockdown periods and periods of local restrictions.
This Data Usage Agreement between HMRC and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Services for debt collection was approved and put in place in 2023.
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