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A guide to what happens to a PPI claim after someone has been made bankrupt in England and Wales.
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…
Directors have specific duties if their company becomes insolvent. These still apply if it is trading or if trading has stopped.
Dividends are payments made to shareholders from company profits after Corporation Tax.
Powers, duties and functions of the Official Receiver including situations where those powers are limited by law or by internal operational rules
What insolvency means for limited companies and their directors.
Disclaiming property of the insolvency where that property is onerous, including the process to be followed for an effective disclaimer
Guidance about the financial assistance available from the Redundancy Payments Service for employers who are unable to pay their employees redundancy pay.
Rights of action
Guidance on appointing an insolvency practitioner and handing over the estate. Including the use of the official receivers' rotas and vacancies in office.
When you become the director of a limited company, you should be aware of the legal requirements and duties involved.
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.
Use the checklist when completing your application for financial assistance for making redundancy payments.
Creditors' voluntary liquidation (CVL) is when the directors take steps to close down the company.
This document contains information related to the effect of a disqualification order.
Appointing a new director to your limited company.
Income Tax and National Insurance contributions must be deducted from any wages paid to company employees.
Update: 22 September 2025 - Information for employees, sub-contractors, creditors and suppliers of Carillion in liquidation
Guidance for debt advisers who need to create and submit a DRO application.
This page provides guidance on how to submit information about employee pensions to the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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