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Cashflow is an indicator of your company’s health.
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This document contains information related to Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 and failed companies.
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How you start a limited company.
If you’re a limited company director and provide services to an ‘end client’ then you will encounter IR35 rules.
Understanding the potential signs of company distress.
Dealing with Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), including where an LLP is subject to a winding-up order
The Insolvency Service's commitment to our customers.
Guidance on how a director can apply to wind up their company and the restrictions on re-using a company name.
How to apply for redundancy payments when your employer is insolvent: Guidance collection.
A moratorium gives companies formal breathing space for 20 business days from creditor action.
It’s important that you keep up-to-date records of the income and expenditure connected with your company.
Banking facilities for insolvency practitioners. This page links to the online application.
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An insolvency practitioner is not qualified to act in relation to a company or individual unless there is in force security (a bond).
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