McAlister | Blog (7)

July 14, 2021 by Sandra

New powers given to tackle unfit directors of dissolved companies
The Insolvency Service has recently been given new powers to investigate directors of companies that have been dissolved. Previously, the Insolvency... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
July 7, 2021 by Sandra

Help – I can’t keep up with my CVA payments! What should I do?
A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is an insolvency solution for companies who are currently facing financial difficulty but could turn things around... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: CVA
June 23, 2021 by Sandra

Director’s loan accounts, S455 and liquidation: everything you need to know
When a director takes more money out of a company than they put in, the director’s loan account becomes overdrawn. And if your director’s loan account is... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
June 16, 2021 by Sandra

5 signs that you need debt support and advice
From time to time, we all get the feeling that perhaps we aren’t managing our money as well as we could be. However, as a sole trader, things can spiral... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: IVA (debt)
June 9, 2021 by Sandra

Expert advice on dealing with disputes in the boardroom
In life – and in business – we can’t get along all the time. Unfortunately, boardroom and shareholder disputes are not uncommon and can arise for many... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
May 25, 2021 by Sandra

The future of food – what’s next for the industry after the pandemic?
It’s been a challenging 12 months for the food and drink industry. Whether it’s mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and the effect of the pandemic on the... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
May 19, 2021 by Sandra

Terminal Losses, VAT Bad Debt Relief and Crown Set Off
Often the reason for a company’s failure is either one large bad debt, or a series of problems with customers and loss of profit. However, terminal losses... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
May 5, 2021 by Sandra

Next steps if my CVA is rejected
A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is an insolvency solution for companies who are struggling financially but could be viable if they had the chance to... [Read the full blog...]
April 21, 2021 by Sandra

How does the CVA process work?
If your company is insolvent, a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is a legal agreement that can help to reorganise your company’s debts. It’s a formal... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: CVA
April 15, 2021 by Sandra

The drawbacks of dissolving your company instead of liquidating it
Unfortunately in business, as in life, things don’t always go according to plan. No one sets up a company with the intention of having it slowly fail, but... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Dissolution