Business Bankruptcy
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Small Business Bankruptcy Just Got Easier
The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 took effect on August 23, 2019. The new law eases requirements for small business bankruptcy in several ways. Now a trustee will be assigned to each case Now a standing trustee will oversee each case, assisting in the reorganization process and monitoring the business’s compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. The…
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Business Bankruptcy: Personal Assets in a Chapter 7 Liquidation
If your business has significant debt, bankruptcy may be the solution. Businesses can file for bankruptcy protection under both Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Both provide effective but very different protections from creditors. In some cases, business bankruptcy can involve the personal assets in a Chapter 7 liquidation. You may want…
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What are the Bankruptcy Chapters?
Most consumer debtors have two main bankruptcy chapters under the Bankruptcy Code: Chapter 13 and Chapter 7. There are, however, two other types of bankruptcy: Chapter 11 and Chapter 12. Here are the principal differences between the bankruptcy chapters. Chapter 7: Liquidation Chapter 7, also called straight bankruptcy, allows you to discharge most types of…
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Business Bankruptcy: Chapter 7
If your company or business is so far in debt that it can’t continue business operations, consider business bankruptcy. Many different types of businesses can be good candidates for under Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Business Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 Chapter 7 bankruptcy for a business requires complete liquidation of assets. All business assets (if there are any)…
