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Insolvency Procedures


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A guide for creditors. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Explains the procedures if you are owed money by an individual in bankruptcy or a company in compulsory liquidation (where a winding-up order was made by the court). Aimed at small businesses and individual creditors, and those who lack security for the money they are owed.

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10/94307-05-2010 A4
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A guide for directors to compulsory liquidation (winding up by the court). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guide for directors of any company involved in compulsory liquidation (winding up by the court) in England and Wales. Includes some information about the disqualification of company directors and criminal offences in relation to a company, and a brief summary of the other insolvency procedures that can apply to companies and an explanation of some common insolvency terms.

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08/104608-07-2008 A4
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Alternatives to bankruptcy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Advises on alternatives to bankruptcy. If you have money troubles and can't pay the people you owe money to, it may be better to use one of these alternatives instead of becoming bankrupt.

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09/79805-05-2009 1/3 A4
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Can my bankruptcy be cancelled: information on the annulment of a bankruptcy order. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Answers to common questions on how the court may annul, or cancel, your bankruptcy order.

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10/74808-03-2010 1/3 A4
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Company investigations: information for police officers, regulators and trading standards officers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Information for police officers, regulators and trading standards officers on the work of company investigations branch.

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09/130105-10-2009 1/3 A4
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Debt relief orders. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Brief overview for people interested in applying for a debt relief order. For further information see the guide to debt relief orders URN 09/1438.

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09/77130-03-2009 A5
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Fast-track voluntary arrangements. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Explains what to do if you are bankrupt and wish to enter into a fast-track voluntary arrangement (FTVA), a binding agreement with creditors to pay all or part of the money owed to them.

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08/92204-07-2008 1/3 A4
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Guide to bankruptcy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Information about what happens if you are made bankrupt in England and Wales. Also gives an overview of some of the alternatives to bankruptcy. For general guidance only.

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09/149327-11-2009 A4
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Guide to debt relief orders. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides information for people interested in applying for a debt relief order (DRO) and explains the procedure if those already subject to an order.

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10/99322-06-2010 A4
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Income payments agreements and income payments orders. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides information about Income Payment Agreements (IPAs) and Income Payment Orders (IPOs). It also provides answers to frequently asked questions about IPAs and IPOs.

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07/61131-01-2007 1/3 A4
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Information about bankruptcy restrictions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Explains what a bankruptcy restriction order (BRO) is and what happens if you are subject to one.

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10/83323-07-2010 A4
8 Pages
Information for petitioners on insolvency service deposit and fee changes for 2010. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance on changes to fees charged for presenting a petition for bankruptcy or winding up. Also covers changes to the fees charged following making a bankruptcy or winding up order.

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10/70516-02-2010 A4
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Re-use of a company name after liquidation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of how the law restricts the re-use of a name previously used by a company that has gone into liquidation, and explains of what re-use of a prohibited name means.

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10/83106-04-2010 1/3 A4
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What happens when you are interviewed by the official receiver. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance on the official receiver interview process. Provides responses to frequently asked questions about the process and timescales of bankruptcy and compulsory liquidation.

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10/80729-03-2010 1/3 A4
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What will happen to my bank account? Information about your bank account when you are made bankrupt. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Covers the questions you are most likely to ask about your bank account if you made bankrupt.

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08/76228-03-2008 1/3 A4
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What will happen to my home? Information about your home when bankruptcy occurs. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Answers to frequently asked questions on what will happen to your home if you are made bankrupt.

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10/67415-02-2010 1/3 A4
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What will happen to my pension. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides answers to the questions you are most likely to ask about your pension if you are made bankrupt.

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10/83223-04-2010 1/3 A4
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When will my bankruptcy end? Information on discharge from bankruptcy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Answers to common questions on discharge from bankruptcy, the process that takes away the restrictions of bankruptcy and releases a bankrupt person from most of the debts they owed at the date the bankruptcy order was made.

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09/79421-04-2009 1/3 A4
12 Pages
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