When someone dies, the executors (or administrators if there is no Will) will be responsible for dealing with the deceased’s estate. There are a number of rules surrounding paying off the different debts and liabilities which were owed by the deceased, and these need to be followed correctly. What Happens to Someone’s Debt After They [...]
There are two principal ways to close a solvent limited company; either a voluntary or informal strike-off or through a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL). It is often believed that an MVL is the most tax-efficient way, but it may not always be the best option, particularly when it comes to how much tax shareholders will [...]
If you are personally struggling with debt to the point of insolvency, i.e. your outgoings are much greater than your incoming funds, it may have been suggested to you – or a creditor is forcing the issue – that you enter an Individual Involuntary Arrangement (IVA). An IVA is a legally-binding agreement made between you [...]
If you are a director of a limited company, you have the ability to borrow money from the business, i.e. make a withdrawal, as long as it’s not for a dividend, salary or repayment of an expense, and it’s not money you’ve loaned or paid into the company. Each director of a limited company has [...]
In the UK, there is a set process to closing down or restructuring a limited company, whether it is solvent or insolvent. This process is known as liquidation and can only be handled by a licensed insolvency practitioner (IP) in accordance with the Insolvency Act 1986. Types of liquidation proceedings There are four main [...]
