How a Small Business Can Invoke the Power of Involuntary Bankruptcy to Get Paid

Yes, you read that right – a creditor can force a business debtor (and sometimes, a wealthy individual) into bankruptcy under certain circumstances. If a business debtor owes your company money, consider filing an involuntary bankruptcy case on its behalf.

Involuntary bankruptcy

Read on to find out when filing an involuntary bankruptcy petition is advantageous for a creditor, and how to do so.

The Debtor Company Must Have Assets

So your company is owed money, and the debtor has assets. This is the perfect reason to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case on behalf of the debtor. What ideally happens next is that the Chapter 7 Trustee will seize and sell the assets of the debtor business for the benefit of that business’ creditors, including you.…

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