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Intellectual property is the legal right associated with creations of the mind, e.g. artworks, inventions etc
Insuring an insolvent's property.
Guidance to help you calculate your average rate of pay so that you can apply for redundancy related payments from the Insolvency Service.
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.
An update from the Official Receiver on the liquidation of Cask Whisky Ltd
As a director, you have obligations to your company’s employees when considering redundancies.
Disqualification
How to apply for a licence to act as director, promote, form or manage a company if you are subject to UK director disqualification sanctions.
Obtaining release as trustee or liquidator
Collection of monies owed to an insolvent, including the process for engaging contracted agents to undertake the recovery
Guidance on how a director can apply to wind up their company and the restrictions on re-using a company name.
This guidance is intended to assist insolvency practitioners by setting out the principal duties and actions required of the monitor.
This guide explains the role of the insolvency service in investigating phoenixism
Voluntary arrangements
Information for Insolvency Practitioners
Discharge from bankruptcy
As a director, you might be reluctant to contact HMRC unless you are asked directly to do so
Guidance and support available to businesses in England.
An insolvency practitioner is not qualified to act in relation to a company or individual unless there is in force security (a bond).
Information on carrying out inspections of trading and domestic premises and tracing inspections
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