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Overview of insolvency and liquidation proceedings and the documents you must send to Companies House.
There are potential consequences for you, the director, if your company suffers insolvency.
Thomas Cook Group plc and certain subsidiaries (in Compulsory Liquidation) (the Companies) Creditor Information Sheet as at 3 January 2024
Thomas Cook Group plc and certain subsidiaries (in Compulsory Liquidation) (the Companies) Creditor Information Sheet as at 11 April 2023.
When HMRC will issue a joint and several liability notice to individuals who have been involved with companies which have become insolvent and have a tax liability with HMRC.
Companies become insolvent for a variety of reasons. What happens next will depend on the individual circumstances involved.
Guidance on the options for managing a company's insolvency.
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.
This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
Use this form to give notice of order deferring the date of dissolution in members' voluntary liquidation or creditors' voluntary liquidation.
Complain to the Insolvency Service if a director or sole trader is re-using the name (or a similar name) of a company in compulsory or creditors’ voluntary liquidation.
Certain company transactions that may be open to challenge if the company enters liquidation or administration.
Use this form to give notice of removal by court order in members' voluntary liquidation or creditors' voluntary liquidation.
This page provides links to guidance produced by, or relating to, the Insolvency Service
If your limited company is struggling, it may be possible to go into administration.
If you're owed money in a bankruptcy or company liquidation case, use a Proof of Debt form to register as a creditor and make a claim for the money you're owed
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