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How we can help you

We can help if:

  • You're under creditor pressure and need a turnaround plan
  • HMRC is chasing tax arrears
  • Cash flow has dried up and you need to restructure
  • You want to close your company tax efficiently
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Why Choose us

Insolvency might be a bump in the road for a business. Or it might mark a complete change of direction. The certainty is that expert advice early on can make all the difference. Through our extensive network of business recovery and insolvency experts, we find resolutions and mitigate the damage for directors and individuals in financial distress.

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Free initial consultation

Free initial consultation

Talk to us confidentially about your situation, before you commit to anything

Positive outcomes

Positive outcomes

We help you close your company in a structured and compliant way, minimising stress and potential legal repercussions.

Alternative solutions

Alternative solutions

If you have a viable core business, our team can also explore other options such as restructuring or company rescue.

Competitive Fees

Competitive Fees

We won't charge you over the odds for our insolvency and liquidation services.

Proactive approach

Proactive approach

By taking the time to understand your situation we can overcome any issues before they arise.

No Paperwork

No Paperwork

We'll take all the liquidation paperwork off your hands and organise any meetings required.

Qualified, regulated experts

Qualified, regulated experts

You can trust our licensed insolvency practitioners to give legally-sound advice.

Transparent Process

Transparent Process

We'll keep you informed every step of the way so you know exactly what's happening... and what's next.

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What is liquidation

Corporate insolvency solutions

We're a national team of licensed insolvency practitioners with the reach and resources to act fast -- wherever you're based in the UK.

We specialise in practical, partner-led advice and formal insolvency solutions across corporate and personal matters. Whether it's a rescue, restructure or closure, we tailor our approach to the unique dynamics of each business.

We work with company directors, shareholders, lenders, investors, and advisers -- acting as peers, not just practitioners. Our team brings big-firm capability with none of the red tape, offering commercial, unfiltered advice when it's needed most.

And because decisive action often starts with a conversation, we're always happy to act as a sounding board for clients referred by accountants, banks, legal teams, and the PE/VC community.

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Our Services

We know that 'one size fits all' doesn't work when it comes to solving your business' challenges. So instead, our nationwide team of business rescue experts and licensed insolvency practitioners partner with you to find a solution that fits your business.

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Debt or equity finance

If a company’s experiencing cash-flow difficulties, debt or equity finance can be a valuable, softer solution than a formal insolvency process. If there’s a chance to secure debt or equity funding, we’ll do everything to try and make it happen.

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Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL)

Facing insolvency can be a daunting experience. Our experts will help the company navigate its liquidation professionally and with empathy, handing the often stressful communications with creditors, shareholders and employees.

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Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)

An MVL is the ideal solution for solvent companies looking to distribute their assets and close down efficiently and responsibly. Our approach is designed to be tax-efficient, helping you maximise the financial return.

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Business Sale

Selling can be a viable option for businesses considering closure as part of a strategic move or due to operational challenges. But managing the sale, particularly in times of financial distress or insolvency, can be an overwhelming process. Let us take the load.

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Company Administration

Administration can be the lifeline that a company needs to get back into profitability. Using it we can save the core, valuable business while shedding the company’s debts. Most importantly, we can do this while keeping the doors open.

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Company Voluntary Arrangement

A Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) is a formal agreement between a company and its creditors, allowing for a portion of its debts to be paid back over time. It can be a lifeline for businesses that are viable for the future but currently struggling with debt.

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HMRC Debt and ‘Time to pay’ Agreements

In some cases, all a company needs is help to manage their cash flow, clear tax arrears and avoid further penalties. A Time to Pay (TTP) agreement can be an essential tool in this process. Our experience of financial restructuring can be the difference in successfully securing a TTP.

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Shareholder dispute

When professional relationships take a negative turn it can drain resources, distract from business operations and negatively impact the company’s value and reputation. We work with empathy and confidentiality to create a fair strategy for moving forward.

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Debt repayment options

Sometimes a business can recover from insolvency without going down the formal, legal insolvency route. Having a professional with experience and a wide network, who’s focused on fighting to stabilise the business financially, makes all the difference.

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Receivership

Efficiently managed receivership is vital not just for the business in distress but also for its creditors. Our clear, honest and strategic advice maximises the return to creditors and enables everyone involved to smoothly navigate the process.

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What our clients say

"The MVL team were great - fast, efficient and extremely helpful! I couldn’t have asked for the liquidation of my solvent company to have been any easier."

Katy S Newcastle

"We rang and were given free advice without obligations, on a number of calls over a week. When we were ready to go, the process went without a hitch."

Mr + Mrs J Towcaster

"Making the call to wind up my business was the hardest thing I’ve had to do. I needn’t have worried as FTS were brilliant from start to finish and made the whole process stress free. "

Trevor S Bristol

"The team was extremely helpful and a fabulous support all the way through our CVL process. All the FTS team helped to make a very stressful time as straightforward and stress free as it could be. "

Philip W Derby

"My accounting firm had a client who required a quick, clean MVL, and FTS provided this to us, whilst keeping us updated at each step."

Jon Chapple Sheffield

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Marco Piacquadio

Marco Piacquadio

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