Corporate Insolvency Services

For businesses facing tough times financially.

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Comprehensive Insolvency Support

Corporate insolvency is when a company can’t pay its debts on time. To avoid insolvent trading, our expert insolvency practitioners lead with a comprehensive approach.

By managing immediate pressures, we can help establish a solid foundation for your business's long-term recovery. Whether you're facing creditor demands, ATO notices, or cash flow issues, our timely solutions can help stabilise your business.

Corporate Insolvency Solutions

The most common procedures for an insolvent company are liquidation, receivership, and voluntary administration. If the issues are addressed in a timely manner, restructuring and turnaround usually becomes a more viable option.

In company insolvency, taking early action is crucial. The sooner you reach out, the more options we can explore to protect your business and prevent further complications.

Our Restructure and Insolvency Services

Liquidation

Winding up your insolvent company for good? Liquidation is a formal process that ensures remaining assets are fairly distributed to creditors. Our experts guide you through every step, providing clear advice and support to help you exit with confidence and compliance.

Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation

In a CVL, our ASIC-registered liquidators manage the formalities - from convening shareholders to placing the company into liquidation - making the process smoother and less stressful at every stage.


Members' Voluntary Liquidation

Eliminate communication hurdles when dissolving a company through MVL. Allow us to assist by conducting a review, liquidating your company and distributing assets to the relevant parties.

Voluntary Administration

Worried your business may not stay afloat? Voluntary Administration gives you the breathing room to restructure, continue trading, and work towards profitability - while ensuring fair distribution to creditors.

Small Business Restructure

Want to manage debt while retaining control of your business? If your company owes less than $1 million, a Small Business Restructure offers a faster, more cost-effective solution.


Safe Harbour

Safe Harbour protects directors from insolvent trading claims when following a formal restructuring plan. We act as your restructuring partner, developing a clear strategy to stabilise & strengthen your business.

Receivership

We bring extensive experience in Receivership appointments and acting as Agent for Mortgagees. If you're a funder, secured creditor, or adviser to a financial institution, we’re here to support you.


Indicators of insolvency

If you are experiencing one or more of the below insolvency indicators, we recommend contacting our expert team today.

Our Corporate Insolvency Process

Want expert advice at an affordable price? Mackay Goodwin is a team of industry-leading insolvency specialists that provide personalised services. It all starts with a confidential chat.

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Contact Us

Reach out to Mackay Goodwin, anytime, day or night. Our team is available 24/7 via Live Chat or by calling 1300 701 206. Prefer a face-to-face conversation? Book a free consultation at one of our offices across Australia.

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Free Consultation

We understand the pressure financial distress can bring. That’s why we offer a no-obligation, private and confidential consultation. Our insolvency experts will ask key questions to assess your financial situation and recommend the best course of action.

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Expert Advice

This is where our insolvency experts get to work. Our team of professionals includes:

  • ASIC-registered liquidators
  • CPA and CA-accredited accountants
  • ARITA members in restructuring and turnaround
  • 24/7 customer support

At Mackay Goodwin, we provide ongoing, hands-on support. We will work together to assess your situation, provide a detailed report, and recommend the right strategy.

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Strategy Implementation

Let us handle the heavy lifting. Based on your situation, we’ll implement the appropriate solution, which may include anyone the following:

Our in-house insolvency specialist can handle all of the above, working alongside you to help eliminate any stress.

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Financial Stability

Our goal is clear: help you move from uncertainty to control. With the right strategy in place, we’ll minimise disruption and put you on the path to a stronger financial future.

Why Choose Mackay Goodwin as Your Insolvency Firm?

We’re here to help you regain control. Here’s why businesses across Australia trust us as leaders in insolvency solutions:


Businesses We Helped Bounce Back

85% debt reduction restores profitability

When an electronic security company in Brisbane was experiencing difficulty with their cash flow, Mackay Goodwin stepped in to help. With clients ranging from small boutiques to international mega-corporations, an 85% reduction in debt got the company through a major trading and cash flow problem.

DOCA rescues Adelaide developer from legal deadlock

When an Adelaide building development corporation found itself in a lengthy and protracted legal dispute over a costly project, it found itself unable to trade out the heavy losses it had incurred as a result of the deal. Thanks to a DOCA, restructuring and dispute resolution managed by Mackay Goodwin, the corporation continues to trade today.

Earthmoving firm digs out of $280K ATO debt

When a Melbourne-based earthmoving firm contacted Mackay Goodwin about their financial difficulties, they had already built up a $280,000 backlog with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Thanks to the advice and actionable solutions of our experts, the firm saw a 75% reduction in tax debt, and it got this earthmoving corporation moving again.

Act Now

Don’t give up on your business, and we won’t either. The earlier you act, the more options you have to overcome and rebuild.

Whether you’re facing director penalty notices, bankruptcy or liquidation, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to take action? Book a free consultation with our experts today.

Meet our Insolvency Experts

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Edwin Narayan

Director & ASIC Registered LiquidatorSydney

Edwin is a valuable member of the senior Mackay Goodwin team, with a huge amount of expertise and experience in running a range of different Deed of Company Arrangement proposals, for Administrations across a diverse range of industry sectors, and in all states across Australia.

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FAQs

Being charged with insolvent trading is rare, complicated and costly. There needs to be strong evidence of insolvent trading. If you're worried about potential charges, the best step is to act early and seek professional insolvency advice.

If your company is structurally organised as a sole trader and you are experiencing signs of insolvency, your options for business debt can be addressed through personal insolvency paths.

There have been recent legislative changes to help small businesses who are facing financial distress. This includes simplified liquidation and a small business restructure process. Both have been designed for businesses who have liabilities of less than $1 million. Get in contact today to see if you’re eligible.

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Speak to one of our experts now for a free consultation. Enter your details below or call 02 8001 6520.