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Check if someone is disqualified from being a company director, when their disqualification starts and ends, why they were disqualified
When you can be disqualified from being a director of a company - how the process works, investigations, what happens if you're banned
Report a disqualified director for working illegally to The Insolvency Service - complain using the online form
The High Court has refused an application by a director to remain in post after being disqualified by the CMA for his role in an illegal demolition cartel.
This collection contains detailed information about company director disqualification and the role of the Insolvency Service
Tough action taken against directors to tackle Covid loan misconduct
The CMA has disqualified four individuals in this director disqualification investigation: two current and two former directors of companies found by the CMA to have entered into anti-competitive arrangements in the supply of construction services in the United Kingdom.
The CMA has secured the disqualification of a further demolition company director for illegal cartel behaviour, bringing the total number to 4.
There are potential consequences for you, the director, if your company suffers insolvency.
Compensation orders aim to make directors who are subject to a disqualification order or undertaking financially account for the consequences of their unfit conduct.
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
This document contains information related to Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 and failed companies.
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