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Just months after lifting the temporary restrictions on winding-up petitions, the Government has revealed plans that will make it harder for thousands of SMEs and microbusinesses to collect debts and force debtors into insolvency procedures. The Insolvency Service plans to hike in the cost of two key payments later this year. Firstly, the deposit a…

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3 alternatives to liquidation for directors

There are several options available to directors and business owners with companies facing insolvency

A clever director will be considering their options as the number of corporate insolvencies continues to rise in 2022. Still, try not to make rash decisions as they can lead to bad results. There are several alternatives to liquidation that can help a proactive director move forward with an insolvent but profitable business. An agreement…

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Tips for creditors in a company voluntary arrangement

Creditors in a CVA should try to appoint their own supervisor

You must respond quickly if you’ve become a creditor in an insolvency procedure such as a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). A CVA is a formal contract between an insolvent company and its creditors. The agreement allows a company to continue trading while repaying creditors, usually over 3 to 5 years. You’ll find financial information and a…

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Benefits of a CVA for directors and business owners

Directors and business owners can use a CVA to expand their business

A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) offers many benefits if you have a profitable company that’s been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. A CVA is a contract that allows an insolvent company to continue trading while repaying creditors over time. The procedure is great for a company that requires substantial debt to be excused so trade and cash…

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Restructuring with a CVA or administration

Post lockdown, many directors will restructure their companies using insolvency procedures, most likely administration or a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). The Government recently introduced a moratorium facility, which offers 20 to 40 days of protection from creditors. But a director who opts for this will undoubtedly find themselves considering a CVA or administration once the…

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Insolvency solutions for directors under pressure

Post-lockdown restructuring solutions

Post lockdown, plenty of directors will realise that placing their companies into a statutory insolvency procedure is probably their best restructuring solution. Last month, the Government introduced a moratorium procedure that provides companies with up to 40 days of protection from creditors. This new facility will prove useful to many. However, it doesn’t really matter…

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