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Companies wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations

• Updated: 5 February 2026

How internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing, HMRC scams, immigration scams.

• Report internet scams and phishing

  Report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text…

• Report scam HMRC messages, calls and social media accounts

  You can report suspicious HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) emails, texts,…

• Report visa and immigration scams

  You’ll never be asked to pay for a visa using: cash money transfer Contact…

Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get

• State Pension

  The earliest you can get your State Pension is when you reach your State…

• Personal and workplace pensions

  When you can take money from your pension pot will depend on your pension…

• Benefits

  The amount of money you get from any income-related benefits could be…

What happens to money in your Court Funds Office account after your 18th birthday

Find out if simplified expenses suits your business. Compare what expenses you can claim using simplified expenses with what you can claim by working out the actual costs.

If you’re unsure about an email, letter, call or text you receive from the Insolvency Service, get in touch with us.

• Updated: 21 August 2024

You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures

Find out if you’re a high value dealer and need to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.

• Updated: 10 August 2022

How to issue a winding up petition - forms and fees to wind up a company to recover any money you're owed.

A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people - types of trust, how they are taxed, where to get help.