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Interviewing bankrupts and directors, including taking statements to record information obtained
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.
Guidance and further information for insolvency practitioners about the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS).
Calling and holding a public examination in court of a bankrupt or director under the insolvency legislation
This is purely a bankruptcy procedure. Information on procedure and the official receiver's role in applications for annulment of the order.
If the official receiver feels that someone who is bankrupt has been dishonest, the court can make a bankruptcy restrictions order.
Insolvency and your limited company.
Dealing with an insolvent's solely-owned property where the property has or had tenants
The Insolvency Service's commitment to our customers.
Companies become insolvent for a variety of reasons. What happens next will depend on the individual circumstances involved.
Dealing with after-acquired property where a bankrupt acquires property during the period of their bankruptcy
Information on dealing with HM Land Registry
Guidance on the options for managing a company's insolvency.
Information on the Taking Control of Goods Act and other remedies available to creditors.
Actions to take in the initial stages of a company winding-up, including letters to be sent and enquiries to be undertaken
Guidance on dealing with the interaction between the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Insolvency Act 1986.
Publication of information relating to insolvencies, including advertisement in the London Gazette and local newspapers
A moratorium gives companies formal breathing space for 20 business days from creditor action.
Guidance on requiring and submission of statements of affairs and further accounts.
The insolvency practitioner (IP) rota is used in the distribution of insolvency cases by the official receiver.
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