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Where to make a complaint about anything relating to insolvency including the Insolvency Service, an official receiver, an insolvency practitioner, or a bankrupt you suspect of wrongdoing or misconduct. You can also report a limited company or its directors for...
The Insolvency Practitioners Tribunal (IPT) is a specialist body which hears appeals from people who have had their accreditation as an insolvency practitioner removed or refused by the Secretary of State. Under the Deregulation Act 2015 the Secretary of State...
Insolvency and your VAT registration, de-registration, pre-insolvency VAT Returns and final VAT bill
Compulsory and voluntary liquidation, the liquidation process, how liquidation affects company directors and the role of a liquidator
Statements of Insolvency Practice are issued to licensed insolvency practitioners, and aim to maintain high standards in insolvency work.
This tax information and impact note is about protecting your taxes in insolvency.
How to complain about an insolvency practitioner - complain about unprofessional or unethical conduct or how your case has been handled.
This guide provides information on how insolvency practitioners are authorised and regulated in Great Britain
Overview of insolvency and liquidation proceedings and the documents you must send to Companies House.
Find a licensed insolvency practitioner in your area.
This page provides a full list of published guidance about the following processes administered or regulated by the Insolvency Service:
Guidance on the options for managing a company's insolvency.
information about how to complain about misconduct to the Insolvency Service and what we will do about it.
How to apply for breathing space to consider a rescue plan for your company, under measures to support companies and other types of business in financial difficulty.
How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
A company that enters formal insolvency will in many cases have outstanding debts.
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