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Template for a bankruptcy application for an order for non-disclosure of current address in relation to the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016
Enfield-based cleaner said she earned 55 times her actual turnover to fraudulently claim a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan before petitioning for her own bankruptcy
Amey Finance Academy Ltd wound-up at the High Court following investigations into the company’s trading by the Insolvency Service
information about how to complain about misconduct to the Insolvency Service and what we will do about it.
RP15 - Pension Contribution form
This chapter provides advice on dealing with pensions
Dealing with an insolvent's motor vehicle, including matters to be taken into account before the vehicle is sold
In February 2024 an Exclusion Order was made against Mr Kevin McLeod
There are potential consequences for you, the director, if your company suffers insolvency.
Monthly company and individual insolvency statistics for England and Wales, as well as Northern Ireland, and monthly company statistics for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics and the numbers o…
Tough action taken against directors to tackle Covid loan misconduct
Duo ran an ‘ethical water’ investment scam which took over £800,000 from investors.
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…
Rights of action
The Redundancy Payments helpline is open 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 1pm on Friday.
Complain about a bankrupt person or someone with bankruptcy or debt relief restrictions who is not acting honestly or is acting as a company director
Use the checklist when completing your application for financial assistance for making redundancy payments.
Directors have specific duties if their company becomes insolvent. These still apply if it is trading or if trading has stopped.
If the official receiver feels that someone who is bankrupt has been dishonest, the court can make a bankruptcy restrictions order.
Income Tax and National Insurance contributions must be deducted from any wages paid to company employees.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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