DMBM685505 - Enforcement action: transfers to Enforcement and Insolvency Services (EIS): send insolvency warning letter: using the letter

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If the case is suitable for insolvency action, send the customer an insolvency warning letter. This letter:

  • warns of insolvency as the next step
  • warns of the effects of insolvency
  • gives the customer an opportunity to pay the debt and prevent insolvency action.

Which letter to choose

The letters can be accessed via SEES.

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Use:

  • IWL10 for individuals, partnerships and companies
  • IWL30 for TTP cancellations for individuals, partnerships and companies (in Scotland, for companies only)
  • IWL50 for TTP rejections for individuals, partnerships and companies (in Scotland, for companies only)
  • IWL70 for fast track for individuals, partnerships and companies (in Scotland, for companies only)
  • IWL20, IWL40, IWL60 and IWL80 are the equivalents of the above for VAT groups
  • IWL90 for LBS customers (for use by LBU only).

Partnerships

If a partner also has an SA debt, this can be included on their individual IWL, but take care not to disclose this either to the other partners or to the partnership.

Sending the letter

Complete the relevant IWL via SEES/CPS and save to documentum.