Small Business Restructuring Plan

Take Control of Your Business Debt with Expert Restructuring
If your business is struggling to pay its debts, a Small Business Restructuring Plan may be the right option for you. This option gives business owners the time to put forward a plan to creditors to pay off their debt, either in full or in part, over a 3 year period. The Small Business Restructuring Plan allows business owners to remain in control of their business, however under the supervision of a Restructuring Practitioner (such as Insolvency Options).
Insolvency Options will provide the expert advice you need about the restructure of your business and what is involved. We work with you to prepare, propose the plan to creditors, implement and see the Small Business Restructuring Plan through to completion. This is to ensure the process runs smoothly and all debts are paid off within the necessary timeframe. Insolvency Options are experts at relieving business owners of their financial pressures.
With a Small Business Restructuring Plan, we are able to work with you to get your business back on track.
If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements, please book in a free consultation with Insolvency Options.
Call 1800 463 328 and we can discuss your business debt solutions today. Visit our FAQs for more information on Small Business Restructuring Plan.
Are there eligibility requirements for a Small Business Restructuring Plan?
To benefit from a Small Business Restructuring Plan, there are eligibility requirements (must satisfy all requirements).
- The business must be operated by a company
- Total liabilities must be less than $1 million to creditors (excluding employees entitlements)
- All employee entitlements including superannuation are up to date
- All tax lodgements are up to date
- The business must not have previously undergone a Small Business Restructure or a Simplified Liquidation process in the past 7 years
- Both the current and former company directors acting within the past 12 months must not have been a director of a company that has utilised a Small Business Restructuring Plan or a Simplified -Liquidation in the past 7 years
Frequently Asked Questions
A SBR plan can restructure all unsecured debts, including tax debts. In most SBRs, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the major creditor. The SBR process can effectively negotiate with the ATO to reduce tax debts. It can also address debts owed to other unsecured creditors. However, certain liabilities secured by a mortgage or other security may require separate arrangements.
Yes! One of the advantages of a small business restructuring process is that you retain control of day-to-day operations while the restructuring plan is in place.
Typically, there’s a 20-business-day proposal period to prepare the plan, followed by a 15-business-day acceptance period for creditor review and voting. The complete restructuring process may last up to three years, depending on the terms of the accepted plan.
If creditors do not approve the restructuring plan, other options are available. Your RP can provide guidance on next steps, including voluntary administration or liquidation if needed.
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When faced with business financial stress, we know things can be daunting. However, under the circumstances you may want to continue trading but don’t know how. Alternatively, you may want to wind up your business affairs or you may just need some advice.
Insolvency Options are the experts you can turn to when you need help.

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