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Director guides & resources

Plain English guides for directors facing financial difficulty. Not legal advice — but a clear starting point to understand your options, obligations and rights.

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Director's guide to insolvency
What every director needs to know when their company is in financial difficulty.
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Employee guide
What happens to your employees when a company enters insolvency.
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Post insolvency guide
Life after insolvency — what happens next for directors.
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Timeline guide
How long does each insolvency process take from start to finish.
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Cost guide
What does insolvency cost and who pays for it.
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Personal liability guide
When can directors be held personally liable for company debts?
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Creditor pressure guide
What to do if you receive a statutory demand, winding up petition or CCJ.
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Directors FAQ
Answers to the 20 most common questions directors ask.
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Who gets paid first?
The order in which an insolvency practitioner distributes money to creditors.
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