Personal insolvency casework

The resources in this section support the work of ICAEW licensed insolvency practitioners and their staff who undertake formal personal insolvency appointments under the Insolvency Act 1986 (and associated legislation).

There is also general information about the types of personal insolvency that may assist individuals experiencing debt problems.

Helpsheets, checklists and creditors' guides relating specifically to personal insolvency appointments are available. The helpsheets and checklists provide guidance on bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangements.

Helpsheets and checklists

• Bankruptcy appointments checklist (Word 63KB/10pages) 
• Individual voluntary arrangements checklist (Word 59KB/8 pages) 
• Review points for voluntary arrangement cases (Word 81KB/2 pages)

Guidance

• VAT Tribunal decision in the case of Paymex Limited v HMRC  
• Guide to the practical implications of the Paymex Limited decision  
• CCCS Budget guidelines 2010 (PDF 99KB/11 pages) Log in to access 
• CCCS Budget guidelines 2011 (PDF 175KB/11 pages) Log in to access
• In debt? Dealing with your creditors (Word 201KB/16 pages)   
• Insolvency guidance paper: Bankruptcy - family homes (PDF 60KB/4 pages) 
• Office of Fair Trading - Debt management guidance (PDF 144KB/26 pages)