Business Bankruptcy
A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing can be for a corporation, sole proprietorship or partnership. Some Chapter 11 Bankruptcy petitions help a business reorganized and other filings allow a business to liquidate.
The Chapter 11 Bankruptcy laws require a bankruptcy petitioner to undergo credit counseling 180 days prior to filing bankruptcy. This can be handled through an approved credit counseling agency.
One major benefit to a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is it allows the corporation to continue operating the business throughout the bankruptcy process. A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy can sometimes takes years to reach a conclusion.
When filing a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy the debtor receives an automatic stay. That means all collections, judgements, foreclosures or repossessions come to a halt. This gives the debtor an opportunity to address their financial struggles.
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Is your business in financial trouble? Chapter 11 Bankruptcy may be the solution to overwhelming financial conditions. Whether you are a small business entrepreneur, partner in a mid-sized company, or the CEO of a corporation, this type of bankruptcy filing may be the most effective means to solve your debt issues - especially in today's economic turmoil. Visit with a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Lawyer to learn about your options.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Businesses
A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is often referred to as – The Business Person's Bankruptcy. The Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing is typically used to reorganize a corporation, sole proprietorship or partnership. Most corporations will file a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy versus another form of bankruptcy, because it allows them to continue operating the business during the bankruptcy process. A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy could allow a corporation to reorganize and in some cases a business ends up in liquidation.
One of the first elements of filing a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is the requirement that the individual or corporate entity undergo credit counseling from an approved credit counseling agency 180 days prior to filing bankruptcy. This requirement may be overturned, but only if approved by a U.S. Trustee.
To file a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy you must first submit a petition to the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy court that serves your residence or domicile. A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy petition may be voluntary or it may be forced by creditors that meet certain requirements.
The U.S. Trustee plays a very large role in overseeing ongoing progress with a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing. The U.S. Trustee will monitor the operation of the business and the submission of fees and operation reports. He or she will also monitor applications for reimbursement and/or compensation by anyone filing with the court. The Trustee will also be the person conducting the Section 341 meeting, which is also called "Meeting of Creditors."
When a person files a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy petition it automatically triggers an "Automatic Stay." That means, for a period of time, all collections, judgements, foreclosures or repossessions are suspended. One purpose of an automatic stay is to give the debtor an opportunity to resolve difficulties with their financial struggles.
The bankruptcy court gives the debtor up to 120 days to file a bankruptcy reorganization plan. However, this time frame may be reduced or extended by the bankruptcy court. But this time is limited to no more than 18 months. After this initial 18 months, a creditor can file a competing plan. A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy may last years, unless the court, U.S. Trustee or some other person with authority forces a timely conclusion to the case.
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