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Lawyer in the practice of bankruptcy of individuals and individual entrepreneurs. Specializes in write-off of bank and MFI loans through the bankruptcy procedure.
File for bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is not only a legal mechanism, but also a complex economic process that can become both a financial rescue tool for the debtor and a way to protect the rights of creditors. In modern realities, economic instability, increasing debt burdens and business crises often lead to situations where individuals or legal entities cannot fulfill their financial obligations.
In Ukraine, the bankruptcy procedure is regulated at the legislative level, ensuring a balance of interests of all parties to the process. It is determined by the norms of the Code of Ukraine on Bankruptcy Procedures, which establishes clear conditions for initiating, considering and completing bankruptcy cases. It also outlines possible ways out of the crisis situation – from debt restructuring to liquidation of the enterprise or writing off the debts of an individual.
In this article, we will consider in detail the procedure for filing for bankruptcy in court, the main stages of the procedure, the rights and obligations of the participants, as well as options for getting out of the debt crisis.
Initiation of bankruptcy proceedings
For legal entities, the basis for initiating a case is the submission of a written application from any interested party: the debtor, creditor, tax or other regulatory authority, since the bankruptcy procedure for such a person can be initiated both on the initiative of the debtor himself and at the request of the creditor. The application is submitted if there are signs of insolvency or the inability to fulfill financial obligations.
For individuals and individual entrepreneurs, the procedure has its own characteristics. The legislation stipulates that the process of declaring an individual bankrupt can be initiated exclusively by the debtor himself. Creditors do not have the right to file an application for declaring the debtor bankrupt, even if the debts are undisputed. You can learn more about the bankruptcy procedure for an individual on the portal of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
Filing an application to open a case
An application to open a bankruptcy case is filed with the commercial court at the debtor’s location. It must contain the following information:
- Name and details of the court.
- Information about the debtor (name, legal address, identification code).
- Information about the creditor (full name or title, address, registration details).
- Description of the grounds for the application.
- List of documents attached to the application.
Documents attached to the application
The main package of documents includes:
- a receipt for payment of the court fee;
- a power of attorney for the representative (if necessary);
- confirmation of the advance payment to the arbitration manager;
- evidence of sending a copy of the application to the debtor.
The main stages of the bankruptcy procedure
- Opening of proceedings where the court accepts the application for consideration and makes a decision to open proceedings. At this stage, an arbitration manager is appointed, who manages the debtor’s assets and controls the process.
- After the case is opened, creditors submit applications to the court for recognition of their claims. All declared debt obligations are included in the register of creditors’ claims, which determines the order and priority of their repayment.
- From the moment of opening the proceedings, the court imposes a moratorium on debt payment. This means the suspension of penalties and the cessation of forced debt collection.
- Next, the financial condition is analyzed by the arbitration manager. Depending on the results of the assessment, restructuring or liquidation procedures may be applied.
Possible options for completing the bankruptcy procedure
The following mechanisms may be used in the proceedings:
- Debt restructuring
If the debtor has a chance to restore his solvency, he may be offered a restructuring plan, which is approved by creditors and the court. This allows changing the terms of debt obligations and gradually restoring financial stability.
- Liquidation
If the debtor’s financial condition does not allow restoring his solvency, liquidation is carried out. The liquidator carries out an inventory of assets, sells property and makes payments to creditors in accordance with the priority established by law.
- Completion of proceedings
After implementing the restructuring plan or completing the liquidation procedure, the court adopts a decision to close the proceedings.
Legal support in bankruptcy cases
The bankruptcy procedure is complex and requires detailed compliance with legislative norms. It involves several stages, starting from the opening of a case, analysis of the debtor’s financial condition, consideration of creditors’ claims, and possible implementation of restructuring or liquidation measures.
Turning to qualified lawyers allows you to minimize risks and ensure the most effective solution to the insolvency problem. Specialists of “Prykhodko and Partners” are ready to provide professional legal assistance at all stages of the bankruptcy procedure: from preparing the application to the final completion of the legal process.
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