What’s the Difference Between Restructuring and Company Liquidation?
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What’s the Difference Between Restructuring and Company Liquidation?
In Australia, business restructuring and liquidation are options for businesses facing financial distress. However, they serve very different purposes, with restructuring aimed at saving the company and liquidation focused on winding it up. The team at the Insolvency Group can explain the differences between restructuring and Liquidation.
Small Business Restructuring (SBR)
SBR offers a streamlined, cost-effective way for viable small businesses with liabilities under $1 million to restructure debts while continuing operations. Creditors vote on the restructuring plan, and directors retain day-to-day control throughout the process.
Liquidation in Australia
Liquidation is a formal process where a registered liquidator is appointed to wind up a company that cannot pay its debts. There are two main types: Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) for insolvent companies and Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) for solvent companies.
Which Option is Right for Your Business?
Restructuring may be a better option if your business is still viable and can recover with support. If the company is beyond saving and continuing to trade would worsen debts, liquidation is often the most suitable path.
How The Insolvency Group Can Help
With over 30 years of experience, we help business owners determine the best course of action, including restructuring or liquidation. We provide clear, practical advice tailored to your situation.
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Contact Andrew at the Insolvency Group today for a free consultation to discuss the differences between restructuring and liquidation and determine whether restructuring or liquidation is right for your company.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Goal: Restructuring aims to rehabilitate and return to profitability, while liquidation involves closing the company and selling assets to repay creditors.
- Business Continuity: Restructuring allows the company to keep trading, while liquidation ends all operations.
- Control: Directors stay in control under restructuring but lose control in liquidation.
- Debt Management: Restructuring focuses on negotiating new payment terms; liquidation prioritises asset sales to settle debts.
- Legal Framework: Restructuring may be informal or formal (SBR, VA), while liquidation follows a formal legal process.
- Impact on Directors: Directors work with restructuring practitioners, whereas the liquidator reviews their actions in liquidation.
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