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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
Help and guidance for limited company directors.
If you’ve decided that setting up a company and becoming a director is the best way forward for your business, it’s important to know the rules involved.
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.
Rights of action
Guidance on requiring and submission of statements of affairs and further accounts.
Guidance about the financial assistance available from the Redundancy Payments Service for employers who are unable to pay their employees redundancy pay.
Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is used when a company can pay its debts but the members (shareholders) want to close it.
Insolvency and your limited company.
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.
Guidance on obtaining information from third parties and the disclosure of information (including Legal Professional Privilege).
Employment issues
Actions to take in the initial stages of a bankruptcy including letters to be sent and enquiries to be undertaken
This guide provides information on how insolvency practitioners are authorised and regulated in Great Britain
Reusing a company name is prohibited and subject to specific restrictions.
What is a financial statement and why should directors maintain them?
Crown departments
This guidance is for approved Intermediaries applying for a DRO.
Understanding the process when the Insolvency Service investigates your conduct as director of an insolvent company.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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