UK Company Insolvency Statistics
Registered company insolvencies in England & Wales, from the Insolvency Service's monthly official statistics. Latest data: September 2026, published on gov.uk and reviewed by a licensed insolvency practitioner before republication here.
Total company insolvencies by month
England & Wales, registered company insolvencies (seasonally adjusted) · hover a bar for the exact figure
What the figures mean
Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation consistently accounts for the large majority of UK company insolvencies — directors choosing to close an insolvent company on their own initiative rather than waiting for a creditor's petition. Compulsory liquidations reflect creditor (often HMRC) enforcement through the courts; administrations and CVAs are rescue procedures and a far smaller share of the total.
Monthly figures are volatile — court sitting days, HMRC enforcement activity and seasonal cash-flow pressure all move individual months. The year-on-year comparison above is usually the more reliable signal of direction.
If your company is part of these statistics in the making — creditor pressure, HMRC arrears, or a balance sheet that no longer works — the earlier you take advice, the more options remain open.
Last 12 months — full table
| Month | Total | CVL | Comp. | Admin | CVA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | 1,882 | 1,420 | 341 | 102 | 19 |
| Aug 26 | 1,953 | 1,431 | 321 | 182 | 19 |
| Jul 26 | 1,938 | 1,495 | 293 | 128 | 22 |
| Jun 26 | 1,847 | 1,371 | 278 | 184 | 14 |
| May 26 | 1,855 | 1,415 | 283 | 132 | 25 |
| Apr 26 | 2,078 | 1,496 | 383 | 178 | 20 |
| Mar 26 | 2,025 | 1,466 | 303 | 236 | 20 |
| Feb 26 | 1,894 | 1,476 | 258 | 150 | 10 |
| Jan 26 | 1,759 | 1,332 | 256 | 157 | 13 |
| Dec 25 | 1,694 | 1,323 | 248 | 108 | 15 |
| Nov 25 | 1,856 | 1,441 | 255 | 141 | 18 |
| Oct 25 | 2,022 | 1,561 | 317 | 127 | 17 |