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How HMRC uses debt enforcement powers, debt collection agencies and what happens if you live abroad when you do not pay your tax bill.
The official receiver may use debt collection agencies to collect debts and income payments agreements.
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 Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
You can apply to a county court to claim money you’re owed by a person or…
You must pay a court fee when you make your claim. If you know the claim…
You can claim interest on the money you’re owed. The interest will be…
You can make your claim online, unless: you do not know how much money you…
Your claim, including your name and address, will be sent to the person or…
Mediation is when an impartial professional (the mediator) helps both…
If there’s a hearing, you can: represent yourself pay for a barrister or…
You can ask the court to collect payment from the person or business who…
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a solution to deal with personal debts you cannot pay. It helps you make a fresh start (with some restrictions).
Includes recovering debts, registering for bankruptcy and as a creditor
What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
This briefing explains what individuals and businesses should do if they cannot pay what they owe to HMRC.
Guidance for small businesses who are considering going to court to recover money they're owed.
When debt payments can be taken from your wages, changing how much you pay, paying it off early, and reporting a change to your circumstances
How to make debt deductions from an employee's pay because of an 'attachment of earnings order' (AEO) from a court. Includes information from the withdrawn A/E guidance.
This Data Usage Agreement between HMRC and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Services for debt collection was approved and put in place in 2023.
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.
How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
Check if you can claim relief from VAT if you supply goods or services to a customer, but you are not paid.
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