LIQUIDATION ALTERNATIVE.COM
M&A Advisory | Distressed Asset Purchases

A Solvent Alternative to Insolvency.
We Acquire Corporate Entities.

Secure a compliant exit through a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). We assume corporate liabilities and ensure business continuity through a private trade sale.

Companies Act 2006 Compliant Commercial Exit Strategy

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The Structural Risks of Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL)

Liquidation is a complex legal process that prioritizes creditors. A trade sale offers a commercial alternative.

Loss of Control

Upon appointment of an Insolvency Practitioner (IP), director powers cease. The IP controls the process and asset realization strategies.

Statutory Processes

Liquidations involve formal statutory reporting and public notices which can affect the commercial reputation of the stakeholders involved.

Public Record

Liquidation places a permanent marker on the public insolvency record (The Gazette), which is visible to credit agencies, suppliers, and future business partners.

Solvent Acquisition vs. Insolvency

Comparing the outcome of a typical CVL against our Share Purchase model.

Comparison Liquidation (CVL) LiquidationAlternative.com
Cost Structure £6,000+ plus Asset Realization Fixed Legal & Transfer Fee
Director Control Control Ceded to Liquidator Control Ceded to Buyer
Personal Liability Review of Conduct Liabilities Assumed by New Owner
Reputation Public Gazette Notice Private Treaty Sale (Confidential)
Company Status Dissolution / Strike Off Active Trading / Continuity

The Strategy: A 100% Share Acquisition

We operate a distressed asset acquisition business. We acquire the entire issued share capital of your limited company.

Upon completion, we become the legal owners of the entity. Changeing the registered office address and apppointing a new director and shareholder. Consequently, we assume control of the balance sheet, including unsecured creditor positions.

  • Assumption of Liability: We take legal title of the shares and the associated corporate debt.
  • Pre-Sale Restructuring: We assist in legally separating core trading assets from the distressed shell prior to acquisition.
  • Corporate Continuity: The company is not dissolved. It remains active at Companies House.

Acquisition Criteria

Limited Companies (LTD)
Unsecured Debt (Government backed, Trade Creditors)
No Active Winding Up Petitions
Sole Traders / Personal Guarantees > £10k

Transaction Roadmap

Standard completion timeline: 7 days. Emergency 48-hour completion available.

01

Engagement

We review your balance sheet to ensure no Winding Up Petitions are active. We sign a Heads of Terms.

02

Asset Preservation

You legally transfer tangible assets to a new entity (NewCo) at fair market value, ensuring business continuity.

03

Compliance

We verify the liabilities are unsecured and that the company remains in good standing with Companies House.

04

Execution

The Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is signed. Companies House is Updated. You resign as director.

05

Closing

Control passes to us. We engage with the creditors as the new officers. You achieve a clean break.

Compliance & Legal Framework

Is a distressed share sale compliant with UK Law?

Absolutely. The sale of shares is governed by the Companies Act 2006. It is a fundamental right of a shareholder to dispose of their property (shares). It is a recognized alternative to insolvency, provided the transaction is conducted at arm's length.

How is corporate debt treated?

Corporate debt is a liability of the corporate entity, not the individual director (unless personal guarantees exist). When we acquire the company, the liability remains on the balance sheet. As the new owners, we become the point of contact for the lender.

Can I trade under a similar name?

Unlike liquidation (which triggers Section 216 restrictions on reusing names), a solvent sale allows for greater flexibility. Because the original company is not entering insolvent liquidation, you are generally free to operate a NewCo without the severe restrictions of "Phoenixing" laws.