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For Immediate Help
Freephone: 08000 198 418.
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM.
We answer emails 7 days a week.
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Pay by card or bank transfer.
Our expert partnered legal team.
The most frequently asked questions that directors, like you, ask about this service.
How you're taken through our step-by-step process.
Our complete and transparent fee structure.
Facts about Liquidation. (this is not advice, we are not financial advisers or insolvency practitioners).
Why Directors Sell To Us: Real outcomes
"Why Directors Sell to Us—Real Outcomes"
When your company’s drowning in debt, the pressure’s relentless—HMRC demands piling up, suppliers cutting you off, and the threat of liquidation looming like a dark cloud. Directors who’ve sold to us faced those same storms and found a lifeline.
Take a Midlands construction business with arrears of:
£250,000 in HMRC,
£125,000 in non domestic rates,
£60,000 in PAYE,
Liquidation would’ve tanked his credit for 7 years and axed jobs.
Instead, he sold his company’s shares to us in 48 hours, walked away debt-free, he -
kept his reputation intact,
no public insolvency record,
no disqualification risk.
That’s not a one-off. Over 5,000 UK directors have ditched distressed firms this way since 2008, with our partnered lawyers handling every step discreetly.
The numbers back it up: in 2024, 18,927 companies liquidated (Insolvency Service, July 2024), leaving directors exposed—98% saw no asset surplus, and many faced personal liability investigations (Companies House, 2025). Selling to us flips that script. A London retailer with £80,000 in unsecured loans sold last year—creditors stopped chasing, and she started fresh without the 15-year shadow of a director ban. Speed matters too: our fastest sale took 36 hours when a construction firm’s £300,000 tax debt hit critical. No insolvency practitioners, no public filings—just a legal exit.
This isn’t about managing debt or advising you; we are not insolvency practitioners or financial advisers, and we don't give debt advice—it’s what happens when you sell.
Directors choose us to escape the grind of creditor calls, protect their future ventures, and sidestep liquidation’s fallout. Last year, 72% of our sales involved HMRC debts—VAT and PAYE topping the list (internal data, 2024).
If your company is buckling under liabilities with a minimum of £10,000 of unsecured debts, this could be your out—fast, clean, and final.
"Why Directors Sell to Us—Real Outcomes"
When your company’s drowning in debt, the pressure’s relentless—HMRC demands piling up, suppliers cutting you off, and the threat of liquidation looming like a dark cloud. Directors who’ve sold to us faced those same storms and found a lifeline.
Take a Midlands construction business with arrears of:
£250,000 in HMRC,
£125,000 in non domestic rates,
£60,000 in PAYE,
Liquidation would’ve tanked his credit for 7 years and axed jobs.
Instead, he sold his company’s shares to us in 48 hours, walked away debt-free, he -
kept his reputation intact,
no public insolvency record,
no disqualification risk.
That’s not a one-off. Over 5,000 UK directors have ditched distressed firms this way since 2008, with our partnered lawyers handling every step discreetly.
The numbers back it up: in 2024, 18,927 companies liquidated (Insolvency Service, July 2024), leaving directors exposed—98% saw no asset surplus, and many faced personal liability investigations (Companies House, 2025). Selling to us flips that script. A London retailer with £80,000 in unsecured loans sold last year—creditors stopped chasing, and she started fresh without the 15-year shadow of a director ban. Speed matters too: our fastest sale took 36 hours when a construction firm’s £300,000 tax debt hit critical. No insolvency practitioners, no public filings—just a legal exit.
This isn’t about managing debt or advising you; we are not insolvency practitioners or financial advisers, and we don't give debt advice—it’s what happens when you sell.
Directors choose us to escape the grind of creditor calls, protect their future ventures, and sidestep liquidation’s fallout. Last year, 72% of our sales involved HMRC debts—VAT and PAYE topping the list (internal data, 2024).
If your company is buckling under liabilities with a minimum of £10,000 of unsecured debts, this could be your out—fast, clean, and final.
Why Directors Sell To Us: Real outcomes
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National Company Rescue LTD is a marketing arm for
Atherton Corporate Group of Companies,
81 - The Cut,
London,
SE1 8LL.
National Company Rescue copyright 2025 ©
Company Information
National Company Rescue LTD is a marketing arm for
Atherton Corporate Group of Companies,
81 - The Cut,
London,
SE1 8LL.
Company Information
National Company Rescue LTD is a marketing arm for
Atherton Corporate Group of Companies,
81 - The Cut,
London,
SE1 8LL.
What directors say
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"Brilliant service from John and his team"
CEO
★★★★★
"John and his team were truly outstanding."
Founder
★★★★★
"Fantastic service and great communication."
Director
★★★★★
"The Atherton team's help and professionalism were exceptional!"
CEO
★★★★★
"First class service."
Founder
★★★★★
"John specifically helped me."
Director
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"No more sleepless nights."
Director
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"I was not asked to leave this review."
CEO
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"Clear instructions."
Entrepreneur
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"The process was very smooth."
CEO
★★★★★
"Excellent service."
Director
★★★★★
"Did not realise that selling was an option."
Director
★★★★★
"did what promised."
Founder
★★★★★
"What a life line."
Director
★★★★★
"Demystifying complex company procedures."
Director
Qualify and get Your Free Guide NowThe Alternative
Qualfiy & Find Out MoreAvoid Insolvency and using an Insolvency Practitioner.
Qualify and get Your Free Guide NowAct Now -Check Eligibility for Your Free GuideWho Doesn’t Qualify
Here’s who doesn’t qualify:
UK Limited Companies (Ltd) with less than £10,000 in unsecured debts
UK Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) with less than £10,000 in unsecured debts
UK Sole Traders
UK Partnerships
Who Doesn’t Qualify
Here’s who doesn’t qualify
UK Limited Companies (Ltd) with less than £10,000 in unsecured debts
UK Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) with less than £10,000 in unsecured debts
UK Sole Traders
UK Partnerships
3 quick steps to find out your options.
Step 1: Quick Form, Easy Start
Fill in our simple form—it takes 30 seconds to check if you qualify.
Step 2: Qualify Easily
Answer one question to see if your company qualifies for us to buy it, taking on all its debts and liabilities.
Step 3: Get Your Free Guide
If you qualify, instantly download our free process guide with FAQs, clear steps, and key details to understand how we buy your company and relieve your burden. Access it right after qualifying to discover how selling to us protects you from liquidation risks.
3 quick steps to find out your options.
Step 1: Quick Form, Easy Start
Fill in our simple form—it takes 30 seconds to check if you qualify.
Step 2: Qualify Easily
Answer one question to see if your company qualifies for us to buy it, taking on all its debts and liabilities.
Step 3: Get Your Free Guide
If you qualify, instantly download our free process guide with FAQs, clear steps, and key details to understand how we buy your company and relieve your burden. Access it right after qualifying to discover how selling to us protects you from liquidation risks.
When your company is in a state of insolvency, there are limited options available.
Appointing an insolvency practitioner for
Liquidation
Administration
CVA - Company Voluntary Arrangement
The NCR company sale guide contains:
Avoid Insolvency And Using An Insolvency Practitoner
When your company is in a state of insolvency, there are limited options available.
Appointing an insolvency practitioner for
Liquidtation
Administration
CVA - Company Voluntary Arrangement
What directors say
★★★★★
"Brilliant service from John and his team"
CEO
★★★★★
"John and his team were truly outstanding."
Founder
★★★★★
"Fantastic service and great communication."
Director
★★★★★
"The Atherton team's help and professionalism were exceptional!"
CEO
★★★★★
"First class service."
Founder
★★★★★
"Excellent service."
Director
★★★★★
"Did not realise that selling was an option."
Director
★★★★★
"did what promised."
Founder
★★★★★
"What a life line."
Director
★★★★★
"Demystifying complex company procedures."
Director
This is not asset stripping or selling your debtor book
You Can Legally Sell Your Company
IMPORTANT
What's the Key Difference
See If You Qualify NowWhen we buy your company, we are buying the shares of the company, therefore we are buying all historical, current, and future debts and liabilities of the company
We Don't Buy Your Business
When you buy a business, you buy the assets and goodwill of the business. You are not responsible for any of the debts and liabilities of the business before the takeover date
We Can Help You With:
Commercial Rent.
VAT.
PAYE.
Corporation Tax.
Company Overdrafts (unsecured).
Company Credit Cards.
Asset Finance (unsecured).
Trade Creditors.
Non-Domestic Rates.
Company Loans (unsecured).
Personal guarantee
Levels of Unsecured Debts
From £10,000 to £1,000,000 plus, there are no upper limits.
This is about your options,
Explore whats possible
Company Insolvency
Company insolvency occurs when a UK LTD or LLP can no longer pay its debts as they fall due or its liabilities exceed its assets, as defined under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Typical situations include persistent cash flow issues, failure to pay HMRC debts like VAT or PAYE, or defaulting on secured loans, leading to creditor actions such as winding-up petitions.
At National Company Rescue, we offer a legal alternative by buying insolvent companies, helping directors avoid formal liquidation without providing debt advice or financial guidance.
For Immediate Help
Freephone:
08000 198 418.
Office hours:
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM.
We answer emails
7 days a week.
The NCR company sale guide contains:
Our expert partnered legal team.
The most frequently asked questions that directors, like you, ask about this service.
How you're taken through our step-by-step process.
Our complete and transparent fee structure.
Facts about Liquidation. (this is not advice, we are not financial advisers or insolvency practitioners).
You Can Legally Sell Your Company
The Alternative
IMPORTANT
This is not asset stripping or selling your debtor book
What's the Key Difference
See If You Qualify NowWhen we buy your company, we are buying the shares of the company, therefore we are buying all historical, current, and future debts and liabilities of the company
We Don't Buy Your Business
When you buy a business, you buy the assets and goodwill of the business. You are not responsible for any of the debts and liabilities of the business before the takeover date
Commercial Rent.
VAT.
PAYE.
Corporation Tax.
Company Overdrafts (unsecured).
Company Credit Cards.
Asset Finance (unsecured).
Trade Creditors.
Non-Domestic Rates.
Company Loans (unsecured).
Personal Guarantee
Levels of Unsecured Debts
From
£10,000 to £1,000,000 plus.
There are no upper limits.
We Can Help You With:
Company Insolvency
Company insolvency occurs when a company can no longer pay its debts as they fall due or its liabilities exceed its assets, as defined under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Typical situations include persistent cash flow issues, failure to pay HMRC debts like VAT or PAYE, or defaulting on secured loans, leading to creditor actions such as winding-up petitions.
At National Company Rescue, we offer a legal alternative by buying insolvent companies, helping directors avoid formal liquidation without providing debt advice or financial guidance.
Our partnered legal team has over 14 years of experience selling UK limited companies (Ltd) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and a proven track record of over 1,000 successful company sales.
Under the UK Companies Act 2006, directors have the legal right to sell their company, even if it’s trading insolvent or struggling with debts.
Our partnered legal team has over 14 years of experience selling UK limited companies (Ltd) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and a proven track record of over 1,000 successful company sales.
Under the UK Companies Act 2006, directors have the legal right to sell their company, even if it’s trading insolvent or struggling with debts.
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