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What you need to know if you were a director of a company that became insolvent and you want to start another one.
This director information hub is a home for information and guidance to help current and future directors. It only takes a minute to learn the essentials.
As a director, you’re responsible for making sure that you and your company comply with all relevant laws, regulations and rules.
Guidance about personal guarantees
Report a disqualified director for working illegally to The Insolvency Service - complain using the online form
The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob Whiteman CBE as Lead Non-Executive Director and Justin Russell as Non-Executive Director to the Ministry of Justice Departmental Board.
Director and senior management team expenses
Directors have specific duties if their company becomes insolvent. These still apply if it is trading or if trading has stopped.
Understanding the process when the Insolvency Service investigates your conduct as director of an insolvent company.
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