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Information on the work of the PPI Team and recovering compensation where the insolvent has been a victim of financial mis-selling cases.
Dealing with after-acquired property where a bankrupt acquires property during the period of their bankruptcy
Guidance on obtaining information from third parties and the disclosure of information (including Legal Professional Privilege).
Information on the Taking Control of Goods Act and other remedies available to creditors.
Guidance and further information for insolvency practitioners about the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS).
What insolvency means for limited companies and their directors.
It’s important that you keep up-to-date records of the income and expenditure connected with your company.
This document contains guidance on the main statutory consequences flowing from a bankruptcy restrictions order or undertaking.
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
This guide explains the role of the insolvency service in investigating phoenixism
Powers, duties and functions of the Official Receiver including situations where those powers are limited by law or by internal operational rules
Dealing with a failure to co-operate by company officers, partners and bankrupts.
This chapter provides guidance on partnerships. It covers both general partnerships and limited partnerships but not limited liability partnerships (LLPs), which are covered in chapter 53.
Dealing with the affairs of a debtor who dies during the bankruptcy process or the estate of a deceased insolvent
Distribution by means of a dividend or division of property
Guidance on dealing with the interaction between the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Insolvency Act 1986.
This page provides a full list of published guidance about the following processes administered or regulated by the Insolvency Service:
Hard copy publications
Creditors' voluntary liquidation (CVL) is when the directors take steps to close down the company.
Help and guidance for limited company directors.
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