COMMERCIAL BANKRUPTCY
Before filing for commercial bankruptcy
BEFORE CONSIDERING COMMERCIAL BANKRUPTCY, HAVE YOU UNDERTAKEN SUFFICIENT RATIONALIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING MEASURES TO TURN YOUR COMPANY AROUND?
Commercial bankruptcy will put an end to all your activities, and the company will be removed from the Quebec Enterprise Registrar. If you wish to continue your business activities, a proposal may be an effective way to emerge from bankruptcy. Although the commercial bankruptcy is the last option to be considered, in some situations it remains the best decision to make.
Bankruptcy can occur when a company is no longer able to meet its obligations. financial obligations on schedule.
What is commercial bankruptcy?
Commercial bankruptcy is a legal process that allows you to discharge your debts by liquidating all your assets and closing the business. Any company with more than 1000$ in debts is eligible for bankruptcy.
The stages of commercial bankruptcy
- Meet with our managing agent
- Filing for bankruptcy
For the steps that follow, the syndic takes care of everything: - Filing of previously completed documents
- Bankruptcy registration
- Taking possession of your property
- Drawing up an inventory of your assets
- Putting your assets up for sale
- File administration
- Closing the file
- Request for court release
What is the role of our trustee?
The role of the trustee is mainly to liquidate the company's assets for the benefit of your customers. creditors. At this stage, the trustee ensures that the requirements of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act are met.
Our trustee will also make recommendations tailored to your situation. Our mandate is to ensure that you settle your debts in the most advantageous way for your business.
We can help you solve your insolvency problems, and help you get back on your feet afterwards.
The consequences of commercial bankruptcy
Our trustee will make sure to review with you all the consequences that commercial bankruptcy may have on your personal situation before initiating the process.
Generally speaking, a commercial bankruptcy will have no impact on your own credit file, since your company is registered as a separate legal entity in its own right. However, you should be cautious about the following aspects:
- Commission de la santé et de la sécurité au travail (Occupational Health and Safety Commission)
- Federal and provincial taxes (GST and QST)
- Unpaid wages and vacation pay