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There are a number of ways for companies to recover from financial difficulty. Seek professional advice early to understand your options.
Professional bodies that are recognised to authorise (licence) insolvency practitioners under the Insolvency Act 1986
This page provides guidance for insolvency practitioners who need to set up a case with the Redundancy Payments Service.
The responsibility for your company’s money lies with you, the director.
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Information on the disabilities and restrictions on undischarged bankrupts or individuals subject to bankruptcy restrictions order or who have given bankruptcy restriction undertaking. This is general guidance for Insolv…
This document contains guidance notes for the completion of statutory reports and returns related to the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
The official receiver may use debt collection agencies to collect debts and income payments agreements.
Sending your confirmation statements.
Directors must co-operate with any Insolvency Practitioner (IP) or Official Receiver (OR) appointed as 'office-holder' during a formal insolvency event.
As a director, you might be reluctant to contact HMRC unless you are asked directly to do so
A statutory demand is a formal written demand for payment of a debt within 21 days.
Guidance on who may be called before the court for a private examination and the procedures involved.
How to apply for redundancy payments when your employer is insolvent: Guidance collection.
Guidance about the requirement for independent scrutiny of disposals of company assets in an administration.
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