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Tell HMRC about a VAT-registered trader that is insolvent
Use form VAT769 to notify HM Revenue and Customs of an insolvency of a VAT-registered trader.
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Use form VAT769 to notify HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of an insolvency of a VAT-registered trader.
Notifications
Please send completed notifications to the following addresses:
Bankruptcy (sequestration), trust deeds, administrative receiverships and liquidations (excluding members voluntary liquidations)
HM Revenue and Customs
Insolvency Claims Handling Unit
Benton Park View
Longbenton
Newcastle
NE98 1ZZ
Company administrations
HM Revenue and Customs
Enforcement and Insolvency Service
Durrington Bridge House
Barrington Road
Worthing
BN12 4SE
Members voluntary liquidations
HM Revenue and Customs
Enforcement and Insolvency Service
MVL team
Elgin House
20 Haymarket Yards
Edinburgh
EH12 5WT
Voluntary arrangements
HM Revenue and Customs
Voluntary Arrangement Service
Durrington Bridge House
Barrington Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 4SE
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Related forms and guidance
VAT Notice 700/56: insolvency
Read about insolvency and notifying HMRC including completing form VAT769.
Published 8 September 2014
Last updated 15 May 2017 + show all updates
Last updated 15 May 2017 + show all updates
- This guidance has been updated to show a new address for sending completed notification for Members voluntary liquidations.
- Welsh translation added to the page.
- Addresses for sending completed notification have been amended.
- First published.