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If you're owed money in a bankruptcy or company liquidation case, use a Proof of Debt form to register as a creditor and make a claim for the money you're owed
Details of the definition of a creditor and rights to participate in insolvency proceedings
Form N93: List of creditors furnished under the Act of 1971.
Creditors' voluntary liquidation (CVL) is when the directors take steps to close down the company.
On 27 September 2018, a winding-up order was made against Essex and London Properties Limited (Company number 05426323) and the court appointed the Official Receiver as Liquidator.
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
Update: 22 September 2025 - Information for employees, sub-contractors, creditors and suppliers of Carillion in liquidation
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