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Dealing with business insolvency

Your business is insolvent if its unable to pay its debts when they're due, or the businesses liabilities (debts) are greater than the value of its assets. Regular financial reports will tell you if your business is solvent or insolvent. This is an introduction to dealing with business insolvency.

How does a company be placed into liquidation?

An article with information for business owners relating to company liquidation describing the three ways a company will usually be placed into liquidation. Includes links to further information relating to company liquidation and a section on frequently asked questions.

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What is the Insolvency and Trustee Service? Opens in a new window

This New Zealand government site provides information and online services on personal bankruptcies and company liquidations that are administered by the Insolvency and Trustee Service.

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Receiverships FAQs

Frequently asked questions about receivership for business owners including what receivership is, who is a receiver and the difference between receivership and liquidation.

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Liquidations FAQs Opens in a new window

Frequently asked questions for business owners about how a company may be put into liquidation, how a liquidator is appointed, what happens during a liquidation and when a liquidation is complete.

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