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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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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