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Living in the UK?
UK Bankruptcy from Abroad
Are you living abroad but still have UK debts?If so we can help! It can be very hard to start a new life abroad with the pressure of old debts hanging over you. Our specialist overseas bankruptcy service means that without even returning to the UK your debts can be cleared using the legal process of Bankruptcy. Debts including credit cards, loans, tax, mortgage arrears, vat and more could disappear completely. Don’t bury your head in the sand! We are seeing more and more UK debts being transferred abroad to local debt collectors. The problem won’t go away if you do nothing, it will only get worse. Take positive action now. Do you really want your new life spoilt by local debt collectors knocking on your door? Creditors are now passing these debts overseas after locating people. If you do nothing the new credit history that you are developing will be affected by your old UK debts. We specialize in handling bankruptcies for ex-UK residents now living overseas. We cover worldwide including countries such as Canada, the United States of America, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai and many other areas. European countries fall under slightly different legislation but with our expert help your bankruptcy may still be possible. We have helped many people deal with their UK debts while remaining in their new country of residence. Complete our short online application form for further information, or telephone our experienced advisors for further information. Emigrated Overseas with UK debts?More and more people are choosing to start a new life overseas. A combination of good climate, healthy living and better job opportunities mean that we are seeing a steady increase of people leaving the UK and settling in various countries. The image below shows figures for 2004 to 2005 with Australia as clearly the most popular destination.
How much is the High Court Bankruptcy fee?The current fee to file bankruptcy in the High Court of London is £700 per person. Even though you may hear of a "joint bankruptcy" the fee for a couple or Husband and Wife will be £1,400 as there is no discount given for the second person. Court fees to file personal bankruptcy have steadily increased in recent years and may increase in April of each year. Unfortunately there are no reduced Court fees when a person lives overseas. |
How much debt do you have?The amount of debt that you owe may dictate how you need to deal with your particular situation. So what other options do you have apart from bankruptcy? Would you be better off with debt management, a full and final settlement or an IVA? Click here to read more.... How does filing Bankruptcy from Abroad work?If you have UK debts and are living abroad (outside of the European Union), we can help if your last address was within England or Wales. There are time limits on applying for Bankruptcy once you have left the United Kingdom. You must have been in your new country of residence for less than 3 years. In most cases Bankruptcy will have little or no impact upon you in your new country of residence, and last for 12 months or less before you are discharged. Cases are all individual and for this reason we recommend speaking to one of our experienced advisors to discuss your particular circumstances. Do I need to return to the UK to present my Bankruptcy?The simple answer to this is no. Acting as your Attorney we will represent you and present the bankruptcy on your behalf in the High Court of London. This allows you to remain in your Country of residence and avoids the cost of travel and accommodation that would be required if you returned. Once the Bankruptcy has been approved by the High Court the Insolvency Service will normally contact you by email. A telephone interview may be required in some cases subject to the size and complexity of the Bankruptcy. Call our company for friendly and confidential advice, or contact us by completing our short application form. |
What happens when you go bankrupt?
In most cases there is no impact upon your bank accounts, credit history and lifestyle. For example, if you are working and renting a property and you have no assets either in the UK or your new country of residence then bankruptcy will not have much of an effect on things.
If you are living overseas and own property with equity, then you need to consider if bankruptcy will affect your situation. Any assets (independent of where the asset is located) will impact upon how the bankruptcy is handled. For this reason it can make sense to file for bankruptcy sooner rather than later, as in many cases people start to establish themselves overseas and build up equity in property or purchase assets such as cars or boats.
If you do own assets that are based overseas don't think that they are immune to bankruptcy proceedings-the Official Receiver in the UK can apply to the Courts in the Country that you are residing in and ask for assistance in handling your case. This assistance will be given to the Official Receiver as most Countries now have reciprocal agreements to help each other in these situations. Always take professional advice as each person's circumstances are different.
