Voluntary Administration What is Voluntary Administration? Voluntary administration is a strategic approach taken by companies facing insolvency, which means they are unable to pay their debts as...
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Receivership
What is Receivership? Receivership is a legal process used by secured creditors to recover debts from a debtor business without forcing it into liquidation. This process involves appointing an...
Insolvency
Insolvency What is Insolvency? Insolvency occurs when a company or person faces such significant financial difficulties that they are unable to fulfil their financial obligations. In Australia,...
Shares
Shares What are Ordinary Shares? Ordinary shares, often referred to as common stock, are units of equity ownership issued by a company primarily to its founders. These shares grant holders...
Unsecured Creditor
Unsecured Creditor A creditor is an individual or entity to whom a company owes money. This financial obligation can arise under various circumstances, such as providing the company with...
Secured Creditor
What are Secured Creditors? Secured creditors are individuals or institutions that have lent money to a company with the provision that they receive a security interest against the company's...
Liquidation
Liquidation What is Liquidation?In Australia, liquidation refers to the procedure for wrapping up a company’s operations, especially when it faces insolvency or is on the verge of it. This...
ABN & ACN
ABN & ACN ABN and ACN are two separate identification numbers with different obligations. The primary difference between ABN and ACN is determined by the businesses that are required to...
Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle
What is a corporate collective investment vehicle?A Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) is a newly introduced type of company structure in Australia that serves as a vehicle for...