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Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
Discharge from bankruptcy, including suspending a bankrupt's period of discharge in cases of non-cooperation
Use a mediation service, send a statutory demand, go to court or make someone bankrupt if a person or business owes you money
Template for a Statement of Affairs (bankruptcy) in relation to the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016
Information on dealing with applications for appeal, stay or rescission of a bankruptcy order or winding-up order. Includes information on orders protecting persons at risk of violence.
Form Bank 4: Bankruptcy petition for default in connection with voluntary arrangement.
Guidance on second or subsequent bankruptcies.
Detailed information about the Insolvency Service’s investigation and enforcement work, how we achieve our outcomes and how to complain about misconduct.
Guidance on the options for managing a company's insolvency.
This page provides a full list of published guidance about the following processes administered or regulated by the Insolvency Service:
Actions to take in the initial stages of a bankruptcy including letters to be sent and enquiries to be undertaken
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