Director disqualification tracker
Since 2021 the Insolvency Service can investigate and disqualify directors even of companies that have been dissolved.This tracker combines Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes with the Companies House disqualified directors register to show how many directors are disqualified and why. The 2021 reforms allow investigation of directors of dissolved companies, which is why a strike off is not a way to avoid scrutiny. Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes; Companies House register
Source: Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes; Companies House register · Updated monthly from enforcement outcomes. · Last reviewed June 2026.
| Common reason | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Bounce Back Loan misuse | Taking or spending loan money improperly |
| Unfair treatment of creditors | Preferring some creditors, including connected parties |
| Failure to keep or deliver records | Inadequate accounting records |
| Unpaid taxes | Trading to the detriment of HMRC |
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This tracker combines Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes with the Companies House disqualified directors register to show how many directors are disqualified and why. The 2021 reforms allow investigation of directors of dissolved companies, which is why a strike off is not a way to avoid scrutiny. The data is a reminder that acting honestly and taking advice early is the best protection against personal liability.
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