Frequently Asked Questions
No. Everything that you will find on my website is opinion based from years’ of experience.
I cannot assist with debt recovery companies owing you money, or for refunding upfront fees that you may have paid.
After a 6-year period, a debt becomes statute barred, which means it is no longer a legally recoverable debt and I would not be able to help. However, if your debtor has offered you payment, or has made a payment within the 6-year period, it extends the period for another 6-years. Also known as ‘resetting the limitation period’. In these circumstances I might be able to help you.
Possibly, yes. Even if you’ve previously engaged a debt recovery company, there are situations where further action can still be effective. A new approach, such as a letter from a different third party, can sometimes prompt a response from the debtor, especially if your previous efforts have stalled. Keep in mind that the success of debt recovery depends on various factors, including the age of the debt, the debtor’s financial situation, and the documentation available. It’s important to have realistic expectations, but a fresh attempt with a different strategy can sometimes yield results.
Most debt collection companies claiming to have overseas debt collectors or partners are likely being dishonest.
Only a very small number of firms (possibly two) occasionally handle overseas debt collection.
Despite this, it is still possible to recover money from abroad.
Yes, I can offer some guidance on disputed debts. It’s very common for debtors to dispute a debt, at least initially. Whether I can help depends on the specifics of the situation, but here’s what I can do: I can help you assess the validity of the debt and the basis of the dispute. We can review your documentation (contracts, invoices, communications) to see if you have a solid case. I can also offer advice on how to communicate with the debtor, negotiate a settlement, or explore options like small claims court, if appropriate. Keep in mind, I’m not a legal professional, so I can’t provide legal advice.
Not really, no. But if you feel that the debtor might have behaved badly leading up to their bankruptcy, the Official Receiver might be interested.
‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ Star Ant Middleton Disqualified as Company Director
Ant Middleton, the television personality and adventurer known for his role as the chief instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins, has been banned from serving as a company director Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of …. The ban comes after his company, Sway and Starting Limited, failed to pay more than £1 million in taxes Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director ….
Key Facts of the Case
Unpaid Taxes: Middleton’s company failed to pay over £300,000 in VAT and over £800,000 in corporation tax between 2019 and 2022 Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
Company Funds: Despite owing these taxes, more than £4.5 million was paid into the company’s accounts between 2020 and 2022 Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
Director’s Loan Account: Ant Middleton and his wife, Emilie Middleton, also took out almost £3 million from the company through a director’s loan account by the time the company went into liquidation in December 2022 Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
Liquidation: Sway and Starting Limited entered liquidation in December 2022 Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
Settlement: Middleton agreed to repay £300,000 of the director’s loan as a settlement with the liquidator Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
Disqualification: Both Ant and Emilie Middleton have been banned as company directors for four years Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
Details of Sway and Starting Limited
Middleton formed Sway and Starting in September 2014, with his wife becoming a director in May 2019 Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of …. The company, which was previously known as Middleton Global Limited, was described as offering media representation services and managed income from Middleton’s television and media work Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of …. However, the company did not pay £869,351 in corporation tax between September 2019 and March 2021 Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of …. Furthermore, of the £651,961 it owed in VAT between March 2020 and September 2022, only £267,443 was paid, leaving £384,518 unpaid Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
The Insolvency Service’s Stance
Dave Magrath, Director of Investigation and Enforcement Services at the Insolvency Service, emphasized the importance of companies paying their taxes for the funding of public services Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of …. He stated that the Middletons had neglected their financial duties as directors by not paying the owed corporation tax and VAT, and instead, taking millions of pounds out of the company Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of …. Magrath said that this disqualification should act as a warning to other directors Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
Restrictions
The disqualification prevents Ant and Emilie Middleton from being involved in the promotion, formation, or management of a company without the court’s permission Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
Summary
Ant Middleton and his wife have been banned from being company directors for four years after their company, Sway and Starting Limited, failed to pay over £1 million in taxes Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of …. The Insolvency Service has handed down the ban as a consequence of the Middletons prioritizing taking money out of the business while neglecting tax obligations Television personality Ant Middleton banned as company director …No Sunday Scaries here! Can’t wait for the week to start, got loads of ….
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