Businesses owed money

Which company or person is actually liable?

Trading names and group companies can make the contracting party unclear. Check the legal name on the order, contract and invoice, and provide any company number and correspondence. You confirm the liable party from your own paperwork before we contact anyone; some liability questions need legal advice.

What to have ready

An optional checklist, not a requirement

You don't need to tick anything or have every item before you get in touch. Having these to hand can save time later. If something is missing, just tell us. Your ticks stay on this page and aren't sent to us.

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How we help

  1. Explain which details from your paperwork we need

  2. Contact only the party you confirm is liable

What can happen next

Once you confirm the liable party from your paperwork, the account continues against them. If you can't confirm it, you may need legal advice before we proceed.

Worth knowing

Some questions about liability need legal advice.

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This page is for the business owed money. Use account help to query a balance, request documents or tell us we have the wrong details.

Questions people ask

What if the trading name differs from the company name?

Provide both names, the company number if known, and the documents showing who placed the order. Do not assume a trading name or group connection establishes liability.