Guidance books

The Insolvency service publish guidance books on insolvency matters. In particular we would refer you to the links shown from the Insolvency Service website.

Glossary of Terms

Information about redundancy procedures

Download A Guide for Employees
Download the Redundancy Payments Form - RP1

Information about Insolvency procedures

Download A Guide to Bankruptcy
Download Alternatives to Bankruptcy
Download How to petition for your own Bankruptcy

Forms

Download Debtors Bankruptcy Petition
Download Statement of Affairs (Debtor's Petition)
Download Statement of Affairs (Debtors Petition) (Guidance Notes)

Fee guidance notes

For further information on fee guidance please click on the procedure below (opens new window)

Download Administration
Download Liquidations
Download Bankruptcy
Download Voluntary Arrangements (Guidance Notes)
Download Appendix

Links to useful organisations

Insolvency Practitioners Association - IPA (regulatory body)

R3 - Assocation of business recovery professionals

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - The Insolvency Service

ICAEW - Insititute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales

Financial Rescue provide advice to owners and managers of under-performing businesses

Beer and Partners are a leading source of venture capital and business angels