After the making of a liability order in the magistrates court the Council have several options when considering what action to take against a business rate defaulter. Each case is considered on its merits and if insolvency is to be used the customer will be served with a statutory notice that clearly sets out what the customer should do next. If the debt is not paid and a satisfactory arrangement is not made within the required time scale the business will be put into liquidation. If it is a sole trader then a they will be made bankrupt. Insolvency is a complex area so for further information please contact the Recovery and Enforcement Manager on the number below.
For further information:
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Contact: Recovery and Enforcement Manager
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Email: recovery@eden.gov.uk
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Telephone: 01768 212274
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Fax: 01768 890653
