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Statutory demands are a formal way of asking for a debt to be paid - get the forms to send, cancel or set aside a statutory demand.

When you can make a statutory demand
You can make a statutory demand to ask for payment of a debt from an…
Statutory demand forms
Choose the form you need, fill it in and deliver (‘serve’) it to the…
How to serve a statutory demand
You must deliver (‘serve’) the statutory demand form by: giving it to the…
Challenge a statutory demand
If you do not agree with a statutory demand you’ve been given, you can…
Contact the Insolvency Service
Contact the Insolvency Enquiry Line for information about delivering and…

A statutory demand is a formal written demand for payment of a debt within 21 days.

How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice

If a limited company owes you money, you can use Form SD1 (a ‘statutory demand’) to demand payment within 21 days.

Use a mediation service, send a statutory demand, go to court or make someone bankrupt if a person or business owes you money

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What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors

Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.

If someone owes you money, you can use this form (a ‘statutory demand’) to demand payment within 21 days.

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