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How to issue a winding up petition - forms and fees to wind up a company to recover any money you're owed.
You can apply to the court to close or ‘wind up’ a company if it cannot…
You must send the right form to the court before they can deal with your…
If the court accepts your petition, they’ll arrange a date for a hearing.…
Get free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems across the UK - telephone, fax, opening hours, website
What to do if you receive a county court judgment (CCJ) - how to get it set aside or change what you pay, what happens if you do not pay, how to search the register. Includes information from the withdrawn...
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...
Check if you can claim for bad debt relief if a customer is insolvent and can no longer pay what they owe for taxable aggregate.
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...
The Insolvency Service's commitment to our customers.
This page provides links to guidance produced by, or relating to, the Insolvency Service
What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
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
Debts you owe (for example court fines, rent or Council Tax) can be deducted from your benefits – sometimes called third party deductions or Fuel Direct
The DMO carries out the government’s debt management policy of minimising financing costs over the long term, taking account of risk. We minimise the cost of offsetting the government’s net cash flows over time, while operating in a risk appetite...
This briefing sets out HMRC's approach to collecting tax debts and customer support as the UK emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to apply for bankruptcy online: how much it costs, get help paying the fee, what you’ll need
Find out what help you can get to help you manage your debts.
A company that enters formal insolvency will in many cases have outstanding debts.
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 prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
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