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Creditors' voluntary liquidation (CVL) is when the directors take steps to close down the company.
information about how to complain about misconduct to the Insolvency Service and what we will do about it.
A guide to what happens to a PPI claim after someone has been made bankrupt in England and Wales.
The code of ethics aims to help insolvency practitioners meet their professional and ethical obligations.
Detailed information about the restrictions on the re-use of company names, when a director can re-use a company name after insolvent liquidation, how to apply for permission to use a prohibited name and how to complain.
Appointing a new director to your limited company.
If you’re unsure about an email, letter, call or text you receive from the Insolvency Service, get in touch with us.
This page provides guidance on how to submit information about employee pensions to the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS).
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…
A company that enters formal insolvency will in many cases have outstanding debts.
Complain to the Insolvency Service if a director or sole trader is re-using the name (or a similar name) of a company in compulsory or creditors’ voluntary liquidation.
Disclaiming property of the insolvency where that property is onerous, including the process to be followed for an effective disclaimer
Insolvency Service research findings into concerns about take-on practices for Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs).
As a director, there are general duties you are expected to perform.
Dear IP is updated quarterly and issued by the Insolvency Service to insolvency practitioners and other interested stakeholders
Dealing with an insolvent's freehold or leasehold property, including action to be taken to protect an interest in the property, steps to be taken where the property is the bankrupt's 'family home' and dealin…
Dealing with an insolvent's motor vehicle, including matters to be taken into account before the vehicle is sold
What insolvency means for limited companies and their directors.
This document contains guidance on the main statutory consequences flowing from a bankruptcy restrictions order or undertaking.
Use the checklist when completing your application for financial assistance for making redundancy payments.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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