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# Administration

A statutory insolvency procedure in which an administrator takes control of a company to pursue the relevant statutory objectives.

by [Jack Butler-Kettle](<https://www.quantsurv.com/about#jack-butler-kettle>) · About 1 min readShare

## Further detail

Read this alongside [GOV.UK guidance on administration](<https://www.gov.uk/put-your-company-into-administration>).

An administrator manages a company through a statutory insolvency process. An unpaid supplier needs to distinguish debts incurred before the appointment from any new work requested afterwards. Restrictions can affect enforcement, and the existence of a debt does not establish that it will be paid in full.

Confirm the appointment and preserve your account and contract records. Obtain advice from a solicitor or insolvency specialist on creditor claims, restrictions and any proposed further work.

## Sources

1.  [Put your company into administration](<https://www.gov.uk/put-your-company-into-administration>). GOV.UK.

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