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A company that enters formal insolvency will in many cases have outstanding debts.
This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
How you might know if your company is in distress.
Object to a company's application to be removed from the companies register - how to find out if a company's applied for insolvency, who can object, how to object, what happens next.
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.
How HMRC deals with customers who receive a joint and several liability notice for a company that has received COVID-19 support payments, including conditions for giving a notice and safeguards.
What you can consider doing if your company is in financial difficulty.
An alternative to liquidation - reschedule payment to creditors to recover from insolvency
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