Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL)

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What is a CVL?

A Creditors Voluntary Liquidation or CVL is the procedure used to bring the company to an end by appointing a Liquidator who must be an authorised Insolvency Practitioner. It is instigated by the company when the directors become aware that the company cannot pay its debts when they fall due, rendering it insolvent The Company ceases to trade, the assets are sold and the proceeds are then distributed to the company’s creditors. The Insolvency Practitioner ensures that the creditors’ best interests are considered. At the end of the Liquidation, the company is dissolved.

Advantages

  • Relatively quick way of closing down your business
  • Outstanding debts are written off
  • Legal action is halted
  • Staff can claim redundancy pay
  • Relatively low costs involved
  • Avoid court processes

Disadvantages

  • The company will cease to trade
  • Directors conduct will be investigated
  • Asset values will decrease
  • Any personal guarantees will be called in

What Costs Are Involved?

Generally speaking there is no cost to the director of an insolvent company. An Insolvency Practitioner takes his/her fees from the sale of the company assets and the remaining funds a distributed to creditors. However if a company does not have enough assets to cover the fees of the liquidator then the directors may be asked for a contribution. If you would like to discover if there is a cost to your liquidation then complete our liquidation quote, alternatively you can call us today on 0800 090 3041.

How To Proceed With a Creditors Voluntary Liquidation?

If you wish to proceed with a Creditors Voluntary Liquidation or simply need more advice about your situation then we would love to talk to you. We are a national firm of Insolvency Practitioners with over 20 years in dealing with insolvent businesses. Call us in confidence on 0800 090 3041 for more information.

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‘Insolvency can be a daunting prospect for any Director which is why we tailor all of our advice to the individual circumstances of the company. We do not believe in a ‘One size fits all’ approach.

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We provide a range of insolvency services designed to assist Directors with either rescuing or closing a Limited Company.