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Reusing a company name is prohibited and subject to specific restrictions.
Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is used when a company can pay its debts but the members (shareholders) want to close it.
This page provides guidance on how to submit information about employee pensions to the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS).
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.
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…
As a director, there are general duties you are expected to perform.
Dear IP is updated quarterly and issued by the Insolvency Service to insolvency practitioners and other interested stakeholders
Appointing a new director to your limited company.
Income Tax and National Insurance contributions must be deducted from any wages paid to company employees.
Information about debts owed by the company to its creditors and when a director may become personally liable for them.
Use the checklist when completing your application for financial assistance for making redundancy payments.
This document contains information related to the effect of a disqualification order.
Guidance on property which falls outside the bankruptcy estate and dealing with claims that property is excluded.
Dealing with after-acquired property where a bankrupt acquires property during the period of their bankruptcy
Discharge from bankruptcy, including suspending a bankrupt's period of discharge in cases of non-cooperation
This chapter provides advice on dealing with pensions
If you’re an insolvency practitioner, find out how to use the template for setting up a new case.
Guidance on obtaining information from third parties and the disclosure of information (including Legal Professional Privilege).
The Bounce Back loan scheme was introduced to support businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guide explains why that loan must be repaid.
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