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Insolvency deadline calculator

Insolvency time limits under the Insolvency Act 1986 and the Insolvency Rules, for creditors, debtors and office-holders.

England & Wales ยท Deemed service, clear days and bank holidays applied ยท Methodology

Mixed calendar and business day deadlines. Antecedent transaction lookback periods run backward from the onset of insolvency.

Deadlines this calculator covers

34 encoded deadlines, each cited to its rule.

Statutory demand compliances.123(1)(a) / s.268(1)(a) IA 1986
Individual statutory demand set-asideIR 2016 r.10.4(4)
WU Gazette notice (after service)IR 2016 r.7.10(4)
WU Gazette notice (before hearing)IR 2016 r.7.10(4)
WU Gazette notice lodgedIR 2016 r.7.10
Company opposition evidenceIR 2016 r.7.16(1)
Admin notice of intentionSch B1 para 26(1)
Admin file appointmentSch B1 para 28(2)
QFCH noticeSch B1 para 14
Admin proposals to creditorsSch B1 para 49
Admin durationSch B1 para 76(1)
CVA nominee reports.2(2) IA 1986
CVA creditors' decisionIR 2016 r.2.27
CVA challenge (s.6)s.6 IA 1986
IVA nominee reports.256 IA 1986
Part A1 moratorium initial periods.A9(2) IA 1986
Part A1 director extensions.A10 IA 1986
Transaction at undervalues.238 IA 1986
Preference (unconnected party)s.239 IA 1986
Preference (connected party)s.239 IA 1986
Extortionate credits.244 IA 1986
Floating charge (unconnected)s.245 IA 1986
Floating charge (connected)s.245 IA 1986
Misfeasance (breach of duty)LA 1980 s.5/s.2
Misfeasance (trust property)LA 1980 s.21(1)(b)
Misfeasance (fraud)LA 1980 s.21(1)(a)
Wrongful/fraudulent tradingLA 1980 s.9
Directors' disqualificationCDDA 1986 s.7(2)
Pre-pack (no disposal without report)SI 2021/427
Disclaimer decisions.178 IA 1986
Proof of debt appealIR 2016 r.14.8
Bankruptcy discharges.279 IA 1986
Final meeting Gazette notices.94/s.106 IA 1986
Dissolution after winding ups.201(2) IA 1986