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HMRC powers to pursue directors in insolvency

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 11th November 2020

Finance Act 2020 gives HMRC powers to make directors and others connected to a company, jointly and severally liable for the company's tax liabilities if the company becomes insolvent. It’s likely that many businesses will struggle to recover to...

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Insolvency statistics released for September 2020

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 15th October 2020

Latest company and individual insolvency statistics remain low. The latest monthly release of insolvency statistics for England and Wales was published on 14 October 2020. * Overall numbers of company and individual insolvencies remained low in...

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Avoiding allegations of unfit conduct and fraudulent wrongful trading

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 14th October 2020

In insolvency, directors that side-step their legal and fiduciary responsibilities may be disqualified from being able to act as a director for a period of time. It is imperative that during difficult trading conditions directors remain vigilant...

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Chigwell car dealer banned after breaching finance agreements

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 13th October 2020

Director of Bishops Stortford car dealership banned after entering into illegitimate contracts with customers breaching arrangements with finance providers 123 Motors Ltd was incorporated in July 2015 and traded as car dealership from premises in...

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Holiday parks boss receives 14-year ban

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 6th October 2020

Boss of holiday parks firm has been banned for 14 years after investors were owed more than £19 million in failed investment scheme. Harlow-based Simon Moir (58) has been disqualified from acting as a director for 14 years. From 22 September, the...

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Voluntary Arrangements – Company,  Partnership or Individual

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 30th September 2020

A legally binding agreement between a company (“CVA”), partnership (“PVA”) or an individual (“IVA”) and their unsecured creditors to repay all or part of their debt over a fixed period of time. Negotiating more time to pay your debts...

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What is a Debt Relief Order (DRO) and how can it help?

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 17th September 2020

Bankruptcy is a frightening prospect with lasting implications so it’s no wonder that you may be reluctant to consider it as an option if you’re struggling to pay debts. If your circumstances allow, a Debt Relief Order may prove to be a...

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Insolvency statistics released for August 2020

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 15th September 2020

Latest company and individual insolvency statistics remain low overall following July's spike in administrations. The latest monthly release of insolvency statistics for England and Wales was published on 15 September 2020. * Overall numbers of...

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A one-page guide to insolvency processes

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 11th September 2020

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Business insolvency processes - the key points, pros and cons listed in this handy one-page table Download here (pdf): Insolvency comparison - for businesses Or, for a more in-depth overview on each of these insolvency procedures, scroll...

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Individual Voluntary Arrangements

Posted By: Bretts Business Recovery Ltd on 10th September 2020

An alternative to Bankruptcy, an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is a formal and legally binding agreement between you (as a debtor) and your unsecured creditors (people you owe money to) in which you agree to pay back all or part of your...

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