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Dealing with an insolvent's goods that are subject to a retention of title clause, including verifying the validity of the clause
Distribution by means of a dividend or division of property
Details on RP14 and RP14A upload
Guidance on obtaining information from third parties and the disclosure of information (including Legal Professional Privilege).
How the accounting systems in relation to insolvent estates operate and the legislative basis for the accounting for fees and expenses relating to the work of the official receiver.
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.
Actions to take in the initial stages of a bankruptcy including letters to be sent and enquiries to be undertaken
Guidance on dealing with transactions at undervalue and preferences
Crown departments
This document contains information related to Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 and failed companies.
This document contains information related to the effect of a disqualification order.
Recovering sums due in respect of antecedent recoveries such as excessive pension contributions, misfeasance of directors, voidable dispositions and transactions defrauding creditors
Discharge from bankruptcy, including suspending a bankrupt's period of discharge in cases of non-cooperation
Guidance on requiring and submission of statements of affairs and further accounts.
Rights of action
Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is used when a company can pay its debts but the members (shareholders) want to close it.
Information on the Taking Control of Goods Act and other remedies available to creditors.
This chapter provides advice on dealing with pensions
What is a financial statement and why should directors maintain them?
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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