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Dear IP is updated quarterly and issued by the Insolvency Service to insolvency practitioners and other interested stakeholders
This page provides a full list of published guidance about the following processes administered or regulated by the Insolvency Service:
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.
Think carefully before you borrow money for your company.
Recovering sums due in respect of antecedent recoveries such as excessive pension contributions, misfeasance of directors, voidable dispositions and transactions defrauding creditors
Rights of action
Information on dealing with applications for appeal, stay or rescission of a bankruptcy order or winding-up order. Includes information on orders protecting persons at risk of violence.
Dealing with an insolvent's goods that are subject to a retention of title clause, including verifying the validity of the clause
Interviewing bankrupts and directors, including taking statements to record information obtained
Actions to take in the initial stages of a company winding-up, including letters to be sent and enquiries to be undertaken
Actions to take in the initial stages of a bankruptcy including letters to be sent and enquiries to be undertaken
General guidance on securing, protecting and realising insolvent estates
Dealing with an insolvent's motor vehicle, including matters to be taken into account before the vehicle is sold
This guide provides information for anyone who wishes to complain about the conduct of an insolvency practitioner (IP)
Information on carrying out inspections of trading and domestic premises and tracing inspections
皇冠体育app code of ethics aims to help insolvency practitioners meet their professional and ethical obligations.
Information on the Taking Control of Goods Act and other remedies available to creditors.
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.
A company that enters formal insolvency will in many cases have outstanding debts.
What is a financial statement and why should directors maintain them?
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