Understanding the available routes
Rescue, closure and next steps
Consider whether the underlying business may be viable, how control can be preserved and what formal or informal routes may be available.
Does one of these sound like you?
Can my company still be rescued?
The underlying business may be viable despite debt or a cash crisis.
See what to do next →What happens if I wait?
Delay may reduce the options and control available.
See what to do next →Who should I speak to?
Different advisers have different roles and duties.
See what to do next →What should I tell my staff?
Prepare careful, factual communication without unsupported promises.
See what to do next →Understand the issue
Use the detailed guides for plain-English explanations, practical first steps and links to authoritative sources.
Earlier action may preserve more options, but urgency depends on the facts. Formal notices, court dates and enforcement should be treated promptly.
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