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Dealing with an insolvent's goods that are subject to a retention of title clause, including verifying the validity of the clause
Recovering sums due in respect of antecedent recoveries such as excessive pension contributions, misfeasance of directors, voidable dispositions and transactions defrauding creditors
Think carefully before you borrow money for your company.
Insolvency Service research findings into concerns about take-on practices for Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs).
Rights of action
This is purely a bankruptcy procedure. Information on procedure and the official receiver's role in applications for annulment of the order.
This guidance is for approved Intermediaries applying for a DRO.
Use the checklist when completing your application for financial assistance for making redundancy payments.
What is a financial statement and why should directors maintain them?
This guide provides information for anyone who wishes to complain about the conduct of an insolvency practitioner (IP)
Detailed information about the restrictions on the re-use of company names, when a director can re-use a company name after insolvent liquidation, how to apply for permission to use a prohibited name and how to complain.
Calling and holding a public examination in court of a bankrupt or director under the insolvency legislation
Help and guidance for limited company directors.
General guidance on securing, protecting and realising insolvent estates
Dealing with an insolvent's motor vehicle, including matters to be taken into account before the vehicle is sold
Actions to take in the initial stages of a bankruptcy including letters to be sent and enquiries to be undertaken
Guidance on dealing with transactions at undervalue and preferences
This page provides a full list of published guidance about the following processes administered or regulated by the Insolvency Service:
Guidance on property which falls outside the bankruptcy estate and dealing with claims that property is excluded.
The law states you must keep a record of any money you borrow from, or pay into, your company. Our fact sheet tells you more about director's loan accounts.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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