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Dealing with a Debt Relief Order (DRO) including application process
This paper sets out the criteria HMRC will use to identify vulnerable customers in relation to Direct recovery of Debt legislation.
Guidance for individuals investing in peer to peer loans, reporting interest and claiming losses from loans that default.
Certain company transactions that may be open to challenge if the company enters liquidation or administration.
Details of the definition of a creditor and rights to participate in insolvency proceedings
Your rights when bailiffs visit your home - entering your home, debts, complaining about private bailiffs, court bailiffs, civilian enforcement officers, certificated enforcement agents. Includes information from the withdrawn EX345 guidance.
Value the estate of someone who's died so that you can get probate: work out if tax is due, check how to report the estate's value, complete the correct form.
How to notify DWP to stop or restart deductions from benefits for fuel, water or rent arrears when a debtor starts or ends a ‘Breathing Space’.
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.
When HMRC will issue a joint and several liability notice to individuals who have been involved with companies which have become insolvent and have a tax liability with HMRC.
Appeal a mistake on a criminal record check certificate or appeal a decision on DBS's list of people who are barred from certain roles
Debt recovery if you're owed money from people or businesses in an EU country.
This page provides links to guidance produced by, or relating to, the Insolvency Service
Creditors can use Form Bank 1 to petition when debtors fail to comply with a statutory demand for a liquidated sum payment under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Petitioners or their representatives can use this form to verify a petition against a debtor under the Insolvency Act 1986.
What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
How to apply for alternative dispute resolution and when you can use it to resolve a tax disagreement with HMRC.
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