Members’ Voluntary Liquidation

Winding Up a Solvent Business
As life changes, so do our priorities and future plans. Your future plans may not involve running a business anymore and it may be time to wind up its affairs.
A Members’ Voluntary Liquidation is only suitable for solvent businesses. It is a formal process where the company’s outstanding matters are settled, all assets are realised, all statutory clearances are obtained and the company will ultimately be deregistered. There are requirements to a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation, including the directors of the company signing a declaration of solvency. This declaration will state that the company will be able to pay all its debts in full within 12 months of the commencement of the wind up.
During a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation, Insolvency Options are qualified to act as a Liquidator in the process of winding up your business’ affairs. We ensure that the outcome is cost effective and beneficial to all stakeholders.
As with winding up any venture or business, there are a few steps involved. Insolvency Options will help you through each step to achieve a successful result. If you are unsure if your company is solvent or if a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation is the best option for your business, call our team on 1800 463 328.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Members’ Voluntary Liquidation is a formal process where a company’s outstanding matters are settled, all assets are realised, all statutory clearances are obtained and the company becomes deregistered.
A Members’ Voluntary Liquidation occurs when directors of a solvent company intend to wind up the company and its affairs.
No. A Members’ Voluntary Liquidation is only applicable for solvent companies. When company directors intend to wind up an insolvent company, this is known as a Creditors Voluntary Liquidation.
Yes. The company directors must sign a declaration that the company is solvent. This declaration confirms that the company is able to pay off its debts in full within 12 months of the commencement of the Members’ Voluntary Liquidation process.
If you are unsure whether your company is solvent, it is likely you need a professional (such as Insolvency Options) to make the assessment. It is advised that you call our team to discuss your company’s financial situation.
Once the declaration is signed (and lodged with ASIC), the company members must pass a special resolution to wind up the company. The company must appoint a liquidator to wind up the company and its affairs from when the special resolution is passed.
After the liquidator has finalised the winding up process, the company will be deregistered three months after the final forms have been lodged.
After the liquidator has finalised the winding up process, the company will be deregistered three months after the final forms have been lodged.
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