We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
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.
Guidance on appointing an insolvency practitioner and handing over the estate. Including the use of the official receivers' rotas and vacancies in office.
What insolvency means for limited companies and their directors.
General guidance about director disqualification sanctions, what they mean and applying for a licence.
A guide to what happens to a PPI claim after someone has been made bankrupt in England and Wales.
This document contains information related to company investigations and The Insolvency Service.
If you’re unsure about an email, letter, call or text you receive from the Insolvency Service, get in touch with us.
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.
Distribution by means of a dividend or division of property
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…
This page provides a single entry point for tools and information for debt advisers.
Disclaiming property of the insolvency where that property is onerous, including the process to be followed for an effective disclaimer
Dealing with the affairs of a debtor who dies during the bankruptcy process or the estate of a deceased insolvent
Use the checklist when completing your application for financial assistance for making redundancy payments.
This page provides a full list of published guidance about the following processes administered or regulated by the Insolvency Service:
Income Tax and National Insurance contributions must be deducted from any wages paid to company employees.
Guidance for debt advisers who need to create and submit a DRO application.
Appointing a new director to your limited company.
Dealing with an insolvent's motor vehicle, including matters to be taken into account before the vehicle is sold
When you become the director of a limited company, you should be aware of the legal requirements and duties involved.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).