FAQ Category: voluntary

  • Will My IVA Bind The Spanish Bank Or Other Foreign Banks I Owe Money To?

    Yes it will. You should make sure the foreign bank are on your creditors list and that they are notified of the proposed IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement). If the bank debt relates to property loan abroad it is also worth notifying any management company as well as the local authority for council tax arrears.

  • When To Apply For A Company Voluntary Arrangement

    You should apply for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (“CVA”) as soon as possible if you realise the company has a viable future but has had historical financial problems that have now been solved. The reason is that the longer you leave it, the more likely creditors will take action to force the company into liquidation.

  • What Is An Individual Voluntary Arrangement?

    An Individual Voluntary Arrangement is a legally binding restructuring of your debts into a manageable amount. Quite often it involves you paying back part of what you owe over a period of five years. It only applies to unsecured debt, which means it does not include mortgages on property.

  • What Is A Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)?

    A Company Voluntary Arrangement is a legally binding agreement between a limited company and its creditors to suspend payments. Quite often, the terms of the agreement involve freezing interest and allowing the company to pay back only part of its debts over a period of 3 to 5 years.

  • The Differences Between A CVA And IVA

    A Company Voluntary Arrangement (“CVA”) applies specifically to a limited company. A limited company will be registered at Companies House and have directors as well as shareholders. An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (“IVA”) applies to an individual who might be in business or not and it will affect that person’s credit rating.

  • The CVA Process Guide

    The CVA is a proposal by the company to its creditors to pay them back all or part of the debt it owes over time. It needs 75% of creditors by value to agree to it and then it is binding on all unsecured creditors. Unsecured creditors includes tax and vat.

  • Company Voluntary Arrangements and How To Avoid a Pensions Regulator Claim

    The Pension Regulator is government body that controls the Pension Protection Fund (“PPF”). The PPF may be a very large creditor in proportion to other creditors and can therefore likely influence the outcome of a Company Voluntary Arrangement (or “CVA”).

  • Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA) – Advantages Vs Disadvantages

    A Company Voluntary Arrangement (or “CVA”) is a legal mechanism to save a limited company which is agreed by shareholders and creditors.

  • Can A Company Enter A CVA When It’s In Administration?

    Yes. A limited company can enter into a Creditors Voluntary Arrangement (“CVA”) when it is in Administration as a means of exit from Administration.