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From The Insolvency Service
  • Dear IP is updated quarterly and issued by the Insolvency Service to insolvency practitioners and other interested stakeholders

  • 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.

  • Appointing a new director to your limited company.

  • We can investigate companies that have been dissolved without entering into formal insolvency proceedings

  • Dealing with an insolvent's motor vehicle, including matters to be taken into account before the vehicle is sold

  • Information about director's loans.

  • The code of ethics aims to help insolvency practitioners meet their professional and ethical obligations.

  • Distribution by means of a dividend or division of property

  • Guidance on obtaining information from third parties and the disclosure of information (including Legal Professional Privilege).

  • General guidance on securing, protecting and realising insolvent estates

  • How the accounting systems in relation to insolvent estates operate and the legislative basis for the accounting for fees and expenses relating to the work of the official receiver.

  • This guide provides information for anyone who wishes to complain about the conduct of an insolvency practitioner (IP)

  • This chapter gives advice to Official Receivers on carrying out a decision-making process under the insolvency legislation, in particular the process to effect the appointment of an insolvency practitioner as liquidator or t…

  • This guide refers to investigations by the Insolvency Service into companies that have entered into formal insolvency proceedings – which means administration, administrative receivership, voluntary and compulsory liquidatio…

  • This guidance is for approved Intermediaries applying for a DRO.

  • 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 page provides a full list of published guidance about the following processes administered or regulated by the Insolvency Service:

  • This chapter provides advice on dealing with pensions

  • Use the checklist when completing your application for financial assistance for making redundancy payments.