Company debts and enforcement at a director's home

A director is not ordinarily personally liable for a limited company's debt without a separate legal basis. An agent may nevertheless attend premises where the company trades or keeps goods.

Only goods in which the debtor company has the relevant interest may generally be controlled. Keep personal invoices, bank records and finance agreements; do not create false receipts or transfer bound goods.

A personal guarantee, separate judgment or misconduct order changes the analysis. Third-party claims, damages and costs require the correct procedure and evidence.

Sources and scope

This site concerns England and Wales. Principal sources include Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013, the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014, CPR Part 84 and the GOV.UK bailiff guide.

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