Guidance
Consequences of company insolvency
Companies become insolvent for a variety of reasons. What happens next will depend on the individual circumstances involved.
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What can happen to a director if a company is insolvent.
Disqualification: the insolvent investigation process
Understanding the process when the Insolvency Service investigates your conduct as director of an insolvent company.
HMRC joint and several liability notices
HMRC action to deal with tax avoidance matters.
Where to get help.
Information about transactions during administration or liquidation.
Updates to this page
Published 7 July 2023
Last updated 25 September 2025
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New link added.
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New section added - HMRC joint and several liability notices.
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