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Cashflow is an indicator of your company’s health.
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.
Records
Compulsory liquidation occurs when a court orders the liquidation of a company.
This document contains information related to Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 and failed companies.
The Insolvency Service is required to assess the impact of any regulatory activity or changes to current activity by the Recognised Professional Bodies which qualify as impacting on business.
How you start a limited company.
It’s important that you keep up-to-date records of the income and expenditure connected with your company.
Understanding the potential signs of company distress.
Obtaining release as trustee or liquidator
Dealing with Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), including where an LLP is subject to a winding-up order
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.
If you’re a limited company director and provide services to an ‘end client’ then you will encounter IR35 rules.
An insolvency practitioner is not qualified to act in relation to a company or individual unless there is in force security (a bond).
Employment law and insolvency
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If your limited company is struggling, it may be possible to go into administration.
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