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Guidance about the financial assistance available from the Redundancy Payments Service for employers who are unable to pay their employees redundancy pay.
Help and guidance for limited company directors.
Interviewing bankrupts and directors, including taking statements to record information obtained
This chapter provides advice on dealing with pensions
Sending your confirmation statements.
The 2021 IVA Protocol should not be used after 30 June 2025 . These documents are for reference only.
Obtaining release as trustee or liquidator
Information on dealing with applications for appeal, stay or rescission of a bankruptcy order or winding-up order. Includes information on orders protecting persons at risk of violence.
Guidance on appointing an insolvency practitioner and handing over the estate. Including the use of the official receivers' rotas and vacancies in office.
Guidance on second or subsequent bankruptcies.
This guidance is for approved Intermediaries applying for a DRO.
Guidance on properties jointly owned by a bankrupt and another where the owners have entered into an assured shorthold tenancy.
Information on the Taking Control of Goods Act and other remedies available to creditors.
Information on dealing with HM Land Registry
Guidance to help you calculate your average rate of pay so that you can apply for redundancy related payments from the Insolvency Service.
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)
As a director, there are general duties you are expected to perform.
Guidance on obtaining information from third parties and the disclosure of information (including Legal Professional Privilege).
An online service that helps you to report a suspected breach of sanctions to the correct government body.
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