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 by our editorial desk and sourced to official UK guidance. This is information only, not advice: speak to a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner about your own situation. 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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