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How to Close a Company with HMRC Debts in the United Kingdom

Struggling with company debt can be challenging; many directors find that the turning point into official insolvency is being unable to pay HMRC their tax obligations. In these situations, the company enters an insolvency procedure. Which procedure depends on whether HMRC applies via the courts for compulsory liquidation or the company’s directors opt for a […]

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How Hard Is It to Find a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner in the United Kingdom?

For any company or personal insolvency procedure or for the closing of a solvent business in the United Kingdom, it must be handled by a licensed insolvency practitioner (IP). But finding one that is able to handle your situation and that you can work with is another matter. However, there are several sources you can

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British Steel Case Study : What is Compulsory Liquidation in the UK?

British Steel Case Study British Steel was created in 1967 as a nationalised company and was established as part of the Iron and Steel Act 1967, largely in response to the huge demand for steel following the Industrial Revolution. The company was later privatised in the 1980s and has since undergone major changes over the

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Liquidation vs Administration – What Should You Consider for Your Business?

Company insolvency is not an easy situation to deal with; what’s also a difficult decision is deciding which route to take to resolve the situation. Is it better to liquidate the company and use its assets to pay back creditors? Alternatively, if the company is worth saving, is administration a better option to give your

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Why You Should Consider Simple Liquidation for CVL & MVL in the United Kingdom

Having to admit insolvency and face liquidation is not easy for any company director. No liquidation process is easy but what will make the process simpler is professional liquidation solicitors. When entering into a CVL (Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) or an MVL (Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) process, it must be handled by a licensed insolvency practitioner (IP)

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Is It Possible in the UK to Takeover a Limited Company that’s in Receivership or Liquidation?

When a limited company enters receivership, also known as administrative receivership, it is usually because it has serious cash flow problems and is insolvent. The same can be said for a company being liquidated. Both processes are for insolvent limited companies and must be handled in accordance with the Insolvency Act 1986. However, the process

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