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Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Use this form to notify Companies House of a statutory declaration of solvency.
When HMRC will issue a joint and several liability notice to individuals who have been involved with companies which have become insolvent and have a tax liability with HMRC.
How to issue a winding up petition - forms and fees to wind up a company to recover any 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
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).
What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
How to reclaim bona vacantia after a dissolved company is restored to the register.
Compulsory and voluntary liquidation, the liquidation process, how liquidation affects company directors and the role of a liquidator
An alternative to liquidation - reschedule payment to creditors to recover from insolvency
Find out how to account for VAT and who to contact if you're an insolvency practitioner and you're appointed over insolvent VAT-registered businesses.
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
Directors have specific duties if their company becomes insolvent. These still apply if it is trading or if trading has stopped.
This note applies from 1 April 2024
Government seeks views on reforming the prudential regulation of the UK insurance sector.
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
An insolvency practitioner is not qualified to act in relation to a company or individual unless there is in force security (a bond).
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