Liquidation cost calculator
A straightforward Creditors Voluntary Liquidation usually costs from around £4,000 to £7,000 plus VAT, with larger or more complex cases costing more. This tool gives an indicative range for the size of your company, so you can have an informed conversation before you ask for a fixed, written quote.
Estimate the cost
This reflects 2 employees, 10 creditors and £5,000 of assets to deal with. The fee is usually met from company assets. Ask for a fixed written quote from a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner before deciding, or get a free review of your situation.
Worked example: change the figures to your own. How the range is built: this is our own indicative model, not a published fee scale. It starts at £4,000, adds £250 per employee, £40 per creditor, and £750 (assets over £10,000) or £1,500 (assets over £50,000), then shows a range up to 45% higher, rounded to the nearest £500. Real quotes vary between firms and cases. Figures exclude VAT.
What drives the cost
Larger or more complex cases cost more because there is more work in dealing with employees, creditors, assets and investigations. The fee is normally met from selling the company's assets, and where there are not enough assets a practitioner should explain openly how it can be funded. Always ask for a fixed, written quote with a clear scope before you instruct anyone.
Common questions
How much does it cost to liquidate a company?
A straightforward Creditors Voluntary Liquidation typically costs from around £4,000 to £7,000 plus VAT, and more for larger or complex cases. The cost is usually met from company assets where there are any. A practitioner will give a fixed quote before you commit.
What if there are no assets to pay for the liquidation?
Where there are not enough assets, the fee may be funded another way, which a practitioner will discuss openly. The director redundancy and other claims you may be entitled to can sometimes help. Ask for a clear breakdown up front.
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