How much does a CVL cost?

Closing your insolvent limited company through a Creditor’s Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) can provide peace of mind that the process has been conducted in a professional and organised manner, by a licenced insolvency practitioner.

However, it is understandable that you may be concerned about the fees involved and how these will be paid.

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August 6, 2024

What is included in CVL fees?

In order to close your insolvent company through a CVL you will need to nominate an Insolvency Practitioner (IP). It is not possible to carry out a CVL without a licensed IP to conduct the process.

There are two fee stages of a CVL:

Pre-appointment stage

It is important that you instruct a reputable and experienced insolvency practice to start your company’s CVL.

The Liquidation Centre charges £3,000+ VAT for our pre-appointment fees.

These fees cover the costs incurred by the IP for the work carried out once they have been appointed as liquidator.

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Post-appointment stage

These fees are costs which are incurred by your appointed IP for the work carried out once they have taken your case and placed your company into liquidation

Post-appointment costs include the following:

  • Processing creditor claims
  • Valuing and selling all company assets
  • Investigations in the running of the company and conduct of all directors running up to the liquidation process.
  • Reporting on the liquidation process and current status
  • Fair distribution of liquidation proceeds to creditors.

Post-appointment fees will vary by case however, an initial fee forecast will be prepared and presented by the IP for your creditors to approve. It is a legal requirement that post-appointment fees are agreed usually by your creditors. Changes can be made to the initial fee forecast but the IP will need to seek approval for any changes from creditors.

The post-appointment fee will be paid through the sale of your company assets.

The Liquidation Centre

At the Liquidation Centre, we always ensure our fees are fair and transparent. We have over 20 years of liquidation experience and can offer guidance on your situation and advice on the next steps available.

If you are unsure what your current situation is or what liquidation options are available to you then we offer a free no no-obligation company health check today.

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Our team of in-house liquidation experts will:

  • Take time to understand your company’s situation and the issues your company is currently facing.
  • Provide you with information on which options are available to you and ensure you understand the outcomes of each.