Corporate Insolvency Solutions
Expert guidance and management of the full spectrum of UK corporate insolvency options
For all services: We act as appointed insolvency practitioners, ensuring compliance with UK law. Fees are transparent and discussed upfront.
Repay debts while continuing to trade. Ideal for viable businesses under temporary pressure.
✅ Advantages
- • Continue trading normally
- • Protection from creditor action
- • Preserve jobs and relationships
- • Flexible payment terms
- • Avoid liquidation
❌ Considerations
- • Requires creditor approval (75%)
- • Monthly monitoring fees
- • Strict compliance required
- • May affect credit rating
- • Not suitable for all businesses
Process Overview
- 1. Initial assessment and proposal drafting
- 2. Director and shareholder approval
- 3. Creditor meeting and voting
- 4. Implementation and monitoring
- 5. Completion and certificate of compliance
Best for: Viable businesses with temporary cash flow issues, seasonal businesses, or companies affected by external factors.
A voluntary route to close down a company with unmanageable debt — done legally, ethically and with care.
✅ Advantages
- • Director-controlled process
- • Clear legal protection
- • Professional asset realisation
- • Investigation of director conduct
- • Statutory redundancy protection
❌ Considerations
- • Company ceases trading
- • All staff made redundant
- • Assets sold at market value
- • Potential director investigation
- • Personal guarantees remain
⚠️ Important Considerations
Directors must act in the best interests of creditors once insolvency is apparent. Continued trading without reasonable prospect of recovery may result in wrongful trading claims.
Best for: Insolvent companies unable to recover, where orderly closure is the best option for all stakeholders.
A court-led process initiated by creditors. We'll help you understand your position and protect your interests.
⚠️ Important
Time is critical when facing a winding-up petition. Early action can protect director interests and explore alternative solutions.
Best for: Understanding your options when faced with creditor action or court proceedings.
Used to protect the company from legal action while a plan is developed for rescue or controlled sale.
✅ Advantages
- • Immediate creditor protection
- • Moratorium on legal action
- • Time to restructure
- • Potential business rescue
- • Administrator control
❌ Considerations
- • High costs involved
- • Loss of director control
- • Public process
- • Time-limited (12 months)
- • May still result in liquidation
Best for: Larger businesses or groups facing acute but potentially recoverable distress, companies with valuable assets, or complex restructuring needs.
A tax-efficient way to close down a solvent company, typically used for retirement or restructuring.
✅ Key Benefits
- • Tax-efficient asset distribution
- • Capital gains treatment available
- • Formal company closure
- • Professional oversight
- • Clean break for shareholders
📋 Requirements
- • Company must be solvent
- • Declaration of solvency required
- • 12-month payment guarantee
- • Shareholder resolution (75%)
- • Independent liquidator appointment
Best for: Closing solvent companies with surplus assets, tax planning, or when shareholders want formal closure.
Allows for a swift asset sale pre-arranged before formal administration — protecting value and jobs.
⚠️ Regulatory Scrutiny
Pre-packs are subject to strict regulatory oversight and transparency requirements. Independent evaluation is often required for substantial sales to connected parties.
✅ Advantages
- • Preserve business value
- • Maintain customer confidence
- • Protect employment
- • Swift execution
- • Continuity of operations
❌ Considerations
- • Requires buyer interest
- • Limited marketing time
- • Creditor criticism potential
- • Regulatory compliance costs
- • Transparency obligations
Best for: Companies with buyer interest, management buyouts, or situations requiring swift asset preservation.
A low-cost option for dormant companies with no liabilities — we'll guide you on eligibility and risk.
⚠️ Warning
Overlooked liabilities can lead to company reinstatement and significant penalties. Full due diligence is essential before proceeding.
📋 Eligibility Criteria
- • No trading in last 3 months
- • No debts or liabilities
- • No disposal of assets for value
- • Not in formal insolvency process
- • All returns filed at Companies House
Best for: Dormant companies, non-trading entities, or companies with no assets or liabilities.
Important Disclaimer
Service suitability varies based on individual circumstances; a full review is required. No process guarantees success against creditor actions. All information is subject to professional assessment and may change based on specific circumstances.
Need Help Choosing the Right Option?
Every situation is unique. Let our licensed practitioners assess your circumstances and recommend the most appropriate solution.