The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016

Notice of automatic end of administration (paragraph 76 of Schedule B1)

3.55.—(1) This rule applies where—

(a) the appointment of an administrator has ceased to have effect; and

(b) the administrator is not required by any other rule to give notice of that fact.

(2) The former administrator must, as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event within five business days of the date on which the appointment has ceased, deliver to the registrar of companies and file with the court a notice accompanied by a final progress report.

(3) The notice must be headed “Notice of automatic end of administration” and identify the company immediately below the heading.

(4) The notice must contain—

(a) identification details for the proceedings;

(b) the former administrator’s name and address;

(c) a statement that that person had been appointed administrator of the company;

(d) the date of the appointment;

(e) the name of the person who made the appointment or the administration application, as the case may be;

(f) a statement that the appointment has ceased to have effect;

(g) the date on which the appointment ceased to have effect; and

(h) a statement that a copy of the final progress report accompanies the notice.

(5) The notice must be authenticated by the administrator and dated.

(6) A copy of the notice and accompanying final progress report must be delivered as soon as reasonably practicable to—

(a) the directors of the company; and

(b) all other persons to whom notice of the administrator’s appointment was delivered.

(7) A former administrator who makes default in complying with this rule is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine and, for continued contravention, to a daily default fine.