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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
Guidance on the options for managing a company's insolvency.
Object to a company's application to be removed from the companies register - how to find out if a company's applied for insolvency, who can object, how to object, what happens next.
Paper forms in accordance with Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
How to put your limited company or limited liability partnership into administration - what administration is, appointing an administrator, when administration ends
The Insolvency and Companies List was formerly known as the Companies Court. We handle cases relating to the insolvency of companies, including: petitions to wind up a company applications to unfreeze bank accounts or challenge a winding up petition applications...
Thomas Cook Group plc and certain subsidiaries (in Compulsory Liquidation) (the Companies) Creditor Information Sheet as at 3 January 2024
An alternative to liquidation - reschedule payment to creditors to recover from insolvency
Use this form to apply to the court to close or wind up a company if it can't pay its debts. This is also known as 'compulsory liquidation'.
Apply to cancel a winding up (liquidation) order so your company can continue to trade - find out the form you need and what happens at the hearing
What insolvency means for limited companies and their directors.
Insolvency and your VAT registration, de-registration, pre-insolvency VAT Returns and final VAT bill
Tell Companies House about a move from administration to creditors' voluntary liquidation, for a company registered in Scotland.
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.
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