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In today’s tough economy, many businesses are considering filing for bankruptcy. This article will shed light on the business bankruptcy process and how it affects companies in the marketplace. If you are curious about the causes of bankruptcy, how a company can resolve its insolvency, or the best way to determine if bankruptcy is right for your business, then you need to read this article.
Many companies going through the bankruptcy process are generally unable to pay all of their bills and financial commitments. Because of the tough economy, many businesses are not making enough income to support all of the costs associated with running a business. When faced with this tough predicament, some businesses take part in a Company Voluntary Arrangement also referred to as a “CVA”. A business can also opt to have its assets liquidated in order to pay its creditors.
When a company enters into a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), it normally is because it is running out of cash and has opted to enter into receivership. When a company enters into receivership, creditors have the right to appoint a receiver to organize the company’s assets and ensure that the creditors’ interests are being met.
In the event that the company’s financial duress can not be solved by a CVA and their financial means are minimal, the company would be considered insolvent and would begin liquidation proceedings. Prior to the liquidation, an insolvency agent would be appointed in order to take control of the company and be responsible for liquidating all of the company’s property in an attempt to recoup some of the money owe to the creditors of the business.
There can be many creditors that are owed money following the liquidation of a company’s assets. Generally, the liquidation firm is entitled to receive payment for its services from the liquidation proceeds before any other creditor is paid. After the firm has been paid any outstanding tax liabilities owed by the company will be paid next. Tax authorities generally hold the highest authority amongst creditors and therefore they will always be the first creditors paid. If there are no tax liabilities to be paid, then all of the secured debt liabilities will be paid next, followed by unsecured creditors and employees.
If you are in the UK, business bankruptcy might be a viable option for you and your company; however you need to seek the advice of a knowledgeable insolvency practitioner. A good practitioner will guide you through the twisted maze of business bankruptcy protocols and educated you on whether liquidation or a Company Voluntary Arrangement is the right choice for your business.
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