Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt is a Director at The Liquidation Centre which provides an unrivalled mix of tailored services within the commercial finance sector to business owners. A qualified insolvency practitioner and chartered accountant, holding JIEB, ACA and CPI qualifications, Richard currently acts as officeholder over the firms MVL’s, CVL’s, CVA’s and certain Administrations, whilst also directly overseeing the firm’s compliance, treasury and tax departments. Being an industry-leading expert in contractor limited company liquidations, Richard and The Liquidation Centre’s team are on hand to help every step of the way.

Why redundancies in 2026 are more ominous for contractors than usual

The expectation that turbulence in the permanent jobs market works in contractors’ favour appears to be being turning on its head, with 56,000+ jobs already at risk in Jan-Feb 2026.

1st April, 2026

Changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief are almost here

What contractors should know about the upcoming BADR increase, and why understanding, clarity and avoidance are key ahead of the £4,000 tax hike.

8th December, 2025

Directors, beware BADR if closing a company from April 2026

A guide to tax changes in an already complex area that makes winding up not for the faint-hearted. Fortunately, fortune favours the proactive.

20th November, 2025 |

How to close your solvent company

Seven age-old queries, each with the power to stump limited company contractors who are solvent but looking to shut.

8th July, 2024 |

The difference between solvent and insolvent liquidation – explained

Contractors closing down must know which route is best for them and their circumstances, or else ask an IP.

24th June, 2024 |

Being declared insolvent: What happens when a limited company goes into liquidation?

To liquidate your contractor biz, know the options, processes and personnel – if you want to avoid hotspots like disqualification.

22nd January, 2024 |

Should I close my limited company or make it dormant?

A walkthrough to one of the most fundamental questions incorporated contractors have to face, including who can help with the answers.

1st November, 2023 | Limited Companies

Can a failed company director really keep the Bentley, give staff zilch, and just set up a new business?

What you heard down the pub versus the reality can often disappoint. But the sobering reality of company closures is absolutely worth knowing.

26th October, 2023