Insolvency
The Ministry administers personal bankruptcies and some court-appointed company liquidations through the statutory role of the Official Assignee. It is also responsible for developing the framework for the insolvency regime.
The Ministry’s Insolvency and Trustee Service (ITS) provides information and online services on personal bankruptcies and company liquidations.
Services include searching the Insolvency Database and registration or updating of online claims for convenient, inexpensive and fast compliance with legal obligations.
Real time access to information about bankruptcies and liquidations administered by the Insolvency and Trustee Service is available online.
The Insolvency and Trustee Service website hosts the National Insolvency Database where users can search for information on people who are bankrupt and necessary forms.
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Insolvency and Trustee Service
The Insolvency and Trustee Service provides an electronic database available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go online to search the insolvency and banned directors databases and to register claims.
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Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a way of dealing with debts you cannot pay.
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Company Liquidation
Introduction to company liquidation.
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Insolvency Statistics
Up to date monthly and annual bankruptcy and liquidation statistics are available on the Insolvency and Trustee Service website.
Within the Ministry
The Insolvency and Trustee Service of the Business Services Branch administers personal bankruptcies and court appointed company liquidations through the statutory role of Official Assignee.
The Competition Trade and Investement Branch is responsible for policy advice on business law which sets out basic legal frameworks for doing business.
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