Limited company...

I know that one of the basic premises of a limited company is that should a company go bust owing a significant sum, in most cases the company owner will not be personally liable for its debts.

However, what is to stop a company with debts but also assets, starting up a new company with a new registration, doing the same business but simply transferring all of the assets to the new company, leaving the old company with just the debts and closing it down?

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John Smith
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I'm almost certain there are ways of doing just that. That's what you'd pay an accountant for.

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Tiddy Ogg

ahh such a moral dilemma, it can be done, is done and there's no law to stop it.

...like the MP's claiming for mortgages when they don't have one.

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In400metreskeepright

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john

and the puncher will be subjected to the GBH laws...

Reply to
In400metreskeepright

I see, so probability of getting back wages even after going to court is?

Reply to
John Smith

I very much doubt that a punch in the face would be classed as GBH.

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Peter Saxton

oh no, go down to your local nick and punch the duty sergeant...

Reply to
In400metreskeepright

Sorry, I'm dealing with reality.

You obviously don't know the difference between GBH and assault.

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Peter Saxton

oh dear a smart arse...

Reply to
In400metreskeepright

You would know what assault was if you were brave enough to act in public like you do behind a computer screen.

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Peter Saxton

I repeat, a smart arse...

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In400metreskeepright

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