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Liquidation life cycle

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This is indicative only – actual liquidations may vary.




Court order for liquidation

Made on application by creditor/director/shareholder/ administrator/Registrar

 

Pass resolution for voluntary liquidation

Passed by shareholders, or Board as specified in company constitution

 

Creditors pass resolution for liquidation at watershed meeting

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Liquidator notifies Companies Office

Company may also be in receivership or voluntary administration

 
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Advertisement of Liquidation

 
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Hold creditors meeting to confirm liquidator

   
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Administration of Liquidation

May include closure of business, realisation of assets, calling for claims, payment of dividends. May be terminated on application of director/shareholder/creditor etc

   
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Send ongoing reports to creditors and Companies Office

   
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Completion of administration

Send Final Report, notify Companies Office and remove from Companies Register

   
Last updated 30 November 2007