Are you, your business or your client struggling with personal debt or business debt? Or looking to retire, sell, close or liquidate your company?

THE INSOLVENCY COMPANY can help.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of combined experience, we’re proud to say we’ve helped thousands of clients resolve their debt problems.
Are you, your business or your client experiencing any of the following?

Stress or anxiety

Creditor pressure

Increased overheads

Cash flow problems

Looking to retire

Winding up petitions

Unpaid invoices

Poor trading conditions

HMRC debt

Looking to sell your business
Here’s what other people say about us

“Undoubted professionalism comes with a level of empathy and kindness quite unexpected in this arena. Gareth, Stacey and colleagues have been responsive and supportive at all times.”

Director of a Limited Company

“I have been incredibly grateful for the support that The Insolvency Company have given to clients of my accountancy firm. They have provided clear guidance and lots of reassurance.”

Owner of Accountancy Firm

“With having such a large family, financially I got into a hole I couldn’t get out. After talking to Gareth, he made me feel so relaxed and eased my worries about everything financially.”

Business owner with personal debt

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Frequently asked questions

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We can help

Yes, we can help. We specialise in providing professional debt advice to Directors of limited companies.

There are a wide range of debt solutions available to limited companies, including debt recovery and debt rescue. We work with Directors to find the most suitable and economical solutions to business or company debt.

We offer a complimentary, fully confidential, no-obligation consultation to learn more about your circumstances, discuss your options and offer free advice and support. You do not need an appointment.

If you would like to speak with one of our advisors regarding your options, ring us on 01823 216156 or send us an email.

If you are not yet ready to speak to an advisor, you can find free information and advice on our blog.

Not usually. The Company is a separate legal entity and holds contracts with people or companies in its own right. Unless a Director has acted outside of his authority, or has given personal guarantees, generally the Director will not be liable for the debts of the Company.

If you would like to speak with one of our advisors about your business debt, please ring us on 01823 216156 or send us an email.

If you are not yet ready to speak to an advisor, you can find free information and advice on our blog.

Yes we do. We offer a free, fully confidential, no-obligation consultation either in person, over the phone or via video-conferencing at a time to suit you.

During the session we will listen to you to hear more about your circumstances, talk through your available options and offer advice on the most suitable solution for you. We offer this advice for free.

Should you decide to move forward with our recommendation, we will confirm any costs involved in writing prior accepting your instructions. For business or company debt, you may be able to recover our fees from the business, at no cost to the Directors personally.

If you would like to arrange a free consultation with one of our advisors, please ring us on 01823 216156 or send us an email.

If you are not yet ready to speak to an advisor, you can find free information and advice on our blog.

Possibly. We offer a free, fully confidential, no-obligation consultation either in person, over the phone or via video-conferencing at a time to suit you.

A Company Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) allows a company to manage their own liquidation, avoiding the stress and risk associated with a compulsory liquidation.

For businesses who act quickly while there is still cash in the company, the cost of liquidation can be funded using the company’s assets. Typical costs for a Company Voluntary Liquidation range between £4,000 and £6,000 (plus VAT and disbursements) and are dependent on a number of factors such as staff numbers, assets, total creditors.

A CVL involves stringent regulation and must be conducted by an Insolvency Practitioner. There are certain costs that are payable such as statutory advertising, insurance, agent fees (e.g. valuers), convening of creditor meetings and reporting costs.

If you would like to speak with one of our advisors regarding closing your business, please ring us on 01823 216156 or send us an email.

If you are not yet ready to speak to an advisor, you can find free information and advice on our blog.

It depends. Liquidators have a duty to obtain the best possible price for the company assets. If selling assets to the former Director, a professional valuation would be needed to show that the price offered is fair. The Liquidator is required to sell the assets for the highest offer received. If your offer is the highest then the assets can usually be sold to you.

If you would like to speak with one of our advisors about buying back your business or assets following a liquidation, please ring us on 01823 216156 or send us an email.

If you are not yet ready to speak to an advisor, you can find free information and advice on our blog.

We can help. It’s important that you take prompt action to prevent the CCJ being enforced by bailiffs. Ring or email us for immediate advice on how to protect yourself.

If you would like to speak with one of our advisors about how to protect yourself, ring us on 01823 216156 or send us an email.

If you are not yet ready to speak to an advisor, you can find free information and advice on our blog.

Yes, we can help. If bailiffs have been instructed it’s important that you act quickly. In most cases, we can speak directly with the bailiff. Once they are aware of your circumstances, they may allow us extra time so you can decide on the best course of action for your business.

If you would like to speak with one of our advisors about how to protect yourself, ring us on 01823 216156 or send us an email.

If you are not yet ready to speak to an advisor, you can find free information and advice on our blog.

The Insolvency Company is a fully licensed Insolvency Practice offering debt advice. Our in-house Insolvency Practitioner is licensed to act as an Insolvency Practitioner in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. He is also a member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association, The Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3), and is a fellow member of The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

ICAEW is the largest insolvency regulator in the UK. They are considered a leader in the accountancy and finance profession due to their robust qualification programmes, expert technical knowledge and the wide ranging senior roles their members hold.

The Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA) are a membership body recognised for the purposes of authorising (licensing) Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) under the Insolvency Act 1986. They are the only one of the recognised bodies that focus solely on insolvency.

The Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3) is active in raising awareness with individuals and businesses on the key benefits in obtaining financial advice and providing greater information to wider audiences.