Guides for directors

These are the longer, step-by-step guides for directors who want the full picture rather than a quick answer. They walk through what insolvency means for you, how to close a company the right way, what happens to your employees, and how to handle HMRC. Each is written in plain English, sourced to official UK guidance, and reviewed by a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner. Start with whichever matches your situation, and use the linked tools and guides as you go.

A director's guide to company insolvency Everything a UK company director needs to understand when the company is in financial difficulty: your duties, the options, and the personal risks. How to close a limited company: step by step A step-by-step guide to closing a UK limited company the right way, whether it is solvent or insolvent. What happens to employees when a company closes Employee rights and claims when a UK company becomes insolvent: redundancy, wages, holiday and notice pay from the Redundancy Payments Service.

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