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How to issue a winding up petition - forms and fees to wind up a company to recover any money you're owed.
You can apply to the court to close or ‘wind up’ a company if it cannot…
You must send the right form to the court before they can deal with your…
If the court accepts your petition, they’ll arrange a date for a hearing.…
How internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing, HMRC scams, immigration scams.
Report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text…
You can report suspicious HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) emails, texts,…
You’ll never be asked to pay for a visa using: cash money transfer Contact…
How to apply for bankruptcy. What to do if you’ve been made bankrupt: if you’re at risk of violence, how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and possessions when you're bankrupt.
Becoming bankrupt is one way to deal with debts you cannot pay. It means…
There are other options for dealing with your debts that do not restrict…
Someone you owe money to can apply to a court to make you bankrupt if you:…
When you’re made bankrupt, your name and address will be published in: the…
You’ll receive a copy of the bankruptcy order. Your name and address will…
When you’re bankrupt, you cannot: borrow more than £500 without telling…
The person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’) might sell your…
The person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’) will decide if the…
You must give the person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’)…
Your business is very likely to be closed, unless the person dealing with…
You can apply to cancel (‘annul’) your bankruptcy if: the bankruptcy order…
After 12 months, you’re usually released (‘discharged’) automatically from…
Check the rules on Individual Savings Account (ISA) subscriptions and what counts towards the subscription limit if you're an ISA manager.
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
Free and impartial help with money and pensions.
It is your responsibility to make sure you can access enough money to pay for all your costs and to avoid getting into financial difficulties abroad.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing payments to cover loss of earnings
If you’re unsure about an email, letter, call or text you receive from the Insolvency Service, get in touch with us.
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
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