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Think carefully before you borrow money for your company.
Guidance on second or subsequent bankruptcies.
Distribution by means of a dividend or division of property
Guidance on dealing with transactions at undervalue and preferences
Information on the Taking Control of Goods Act and other remedies available to creditors.
Information about director's loans.
The law states you must keep a record of any money you borrow from, or pay into, your company. Our fact sheet tells you more about director's loan accounts.
This chapter is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every type of asset, instead it provides information relating to assets most likely to be encountered by the official receiver but that are not covered elsewhere in th…
Guidance on properties jointly owned by a bankrupt and another where the owners have entered into an assured shorthold tenancy.
Dealing with an insolvent's solely-owned property where the property has or had tenants
Guidance to help you calculate your average rate of pay so that you can apply for redundancy related payments from the Insolvency Service.
Guidance about the financial assistance available from the Redundancy Payments Service for employers who are unable to pay their employees redundancy pay.
This guidance is intended to assist insolvency practitioners by setting out the principal duties and actions required of the monitor.
Failing to meet your obligations can lead to serious consequences, including criminal charges, civil penalties or other action against you or the company.
These notices make directors and others responsible for paying the tax debts of companies they've been involved in.
Sending your confirmation statements.
This guidance is for approved Intermediaries applying for a DRO.
Calling and holding a public examination in court of a bankrupt or director under the insolvency legislation
Employment law and insolvency
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