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How a company can be removed from the Companies House register.
1. Voluntary strike off Any company can apply to the Registrar of…
You can claim for statutory notice pay (also called loss of notice pay). To claim, you'll need to complete an RP2 form.
Registration and filing obligations of an overseas company that opens an establishment in the UK.
This guidance gives an overview of how to register an overseas company…
The Bounce Back loan scheme was introduced to support businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guide explains why that loan must be repaid.
Overview of insolvency and liquidation proceedings and the documents you must send to Companies House.
This page provides links to guidance produced by, or relating to, the Insolvency Service
Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is used when a company can pay its debts but the members (shareholders) want to close it.
A guide to liquidation and other insolvency procedures for companies registered in Scotland.
Guidance for insolvency practitioners to help their clients restructure their company’s finances using a debt restructuring scheme or plan.
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.
How to apply for breathing space to consider a rescue plan for your company, under measures to support companies and other types of business in financial difficulty.
The law states you must keep a record of any money you borrow from, or pay into, your company. Our fact sheet tells you more about director's loan accounts.
This bulletin tells you about updates to the Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) process and what you'll need to do before entering MVL.
A moratorium gives companies formal breathing space for 20 business days from creditor action.
A statutory demand is a formal written demand for payment of a debt within 21 days.
An overview of insolvency and liquidation proceedings for companies registered in Northern Ireland, and the documents you must send to Companies House.
Directors must co-operate with any Insolvency Practitioner (IP) or Official Receiver (OR) appointed as 'office-holder' during a formal insolvency event.
This bulletin tells you about when and how insolvency practitioners should contact HMRC with requests for appointment nomination.
Thomas Cook Group plc and certain subsidiaries (in Compulsory Liquidation) (the Companies) Creditor Information Sheet as at 11 April 2023.
This bulletin tells you about when you should use HMRC's digital platform reporting service.
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