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This section covers how much bankruptcy costs in the UK, who you have to pay and how the costs of bankruptcy vary throughout the UK:
In order to go bankrupt, you have to pay fees to the bankruptcy court.
In England and Wales bankruptcy fees total £680.
In Northern Ireland bankruptcy fees total £647.
In Scotland bankruptcy fees total £200.
If you are on a low income or in receipt of certain benefits, the court fee may be waived. Whatever your circumstances, the bankruptcy deposit always has to be paid.
The team at Bankruptcy Advice Online can quickly advise you if you qualify for help with your bankruptcy fees. Just call free on 0800 368 8231.
N.B. Are you sure declaring bankruptcy is the only option?
But before you apply for bankruptcy make sure you're certain you've considered the following questions:
Our panel of specialists can quickly advise you on what to do if you are considering going bankrupt. Simply call the team FREE on 0800 368 8231.
Alternatively take the online bankruptcy test and check if you qualify.
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