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Insolvency Information Centre

Shareholder Current Accounts & Liquidation: What Directors Need to Know

Shareholder current accounts are common in privately owned companies. They record the movement of money between shareholders and the company, including funds introduced by shareholders, drawings taken from the business, salaries, dividends and other transactions.

Liquidation – What Happens Now?

Liquidation represents the formal end of a company’s life. While establishing a company is relatively straightforward, bringing a company’s affairs to a close is a highly regulated process requiring careful management and specialist expertise.