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This document contains information related to company investigations and The Insolvency Service.
Details of the definition of a creditor and rights to participate in insolvency proceedings
When you become the director of a limited company, you should be aware of the legal requirements and duties involved.
Full guidance on what happens when you're made bankrupt.
Dividends are payments made to shareholders from company profits after Corporation Tax.
If you’re unsure about an email, letter, call or text you receive from the Insolvency Service, get in touch with us.
This chapter gives advice to Official Receivers on carrying out a decision-making process under the insolvency legislation, in particular the process to effect the appointment of an insolvency practitioner as liquidator or t…
Income Tax and National Insurance contributions must be deducted from any wages paid to company employees.
Recovering sums due in respect of antecedent recoveries such as excessive pension contributions, misfeasance of directors, voidable dispositions and transactions defrauding creditors
Dear IP is updated quarterly and issued by the Insolvency Service to insolvency practitioners and other interested stakeholders
There are potential consequences for you, the director, if your company suffers insolvency.
Dealing with an insolvent's motor vehicle, including matters to be taken into account before the vehicle is sold
Guidance and further information for insolvency practitioners about the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS).
Use the checklist when completing your application for financial assistance for making redundancy payments.
Actions to take in the initial stages of a company winding-up, including letters to be sent and enquiries to be undertaken
General guidance on securing, protecting and realising insolvent estates
Creditors' voluntary liquidation (CVL) is when the directors take steps to close down the company.
This guidance is for approved Intermediaries applying for a DRO.
Rights of action
Think carefully before you borrow money for your company.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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