When a company is placed in liquidation a Liquidator is required to sell or recover that company’s assets. The company’s assets can include things like cash at bank, motor vehicles and stock. However, a company’s assets also includes debts or loans owed to a company. Where a debt or loan is owed by a related party, such as a loan to a director the loan is an asset which a Liquidator will seek to recover. ...
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Some property which a bankrupt obtains after bankruptcy is able to be collected and sold by their bankruptcy Trustee. This type of property is known as after acquired property. So what assets are (and are not) after acquired property and able to be sold by a bankruptcy Trustee....
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When deciding whether to go bankrupt it is important to know whether there will be any affect on your partner’s assets. If bankruptcy will affect your partner’s assets, there may also be steps you can take to minimise the impact of this....
Liquidating your company involves appointing a Liquidator to sell the company's assets and distribute the proceeds to creditors. Shareholders typically resolve to place the company in liquidation, either by unanimous agreement or through a special resolution at a shareholders' meeting. The Liquidator will then handle the liquidation process, with your assistance in providing records and information. Costs vary depending on the company's assets, but upfront fees are usually required if assets are limited. For more information or assistance with liquidation, contact our Brisbane or Gold Coast office....
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