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What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
Guidance for small businesses who are considering going to court to recover money they're owed.
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 Includes information from the withdrawn...
How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
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
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
This Tax Information and Impact Note is about direct recovery of debts due to HM Revenue and Customs from debtors' bank and building society accounts.
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