Initiate regular insolvency proceedings for a GmbH, UG, or AG at the competent local court (insolvency court)—in the event of imminent or actual insolvency.
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Documents you need
Petition for Bankruptcy with Statement of Reasons · List of creditors · Statement of Assets
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Check for Signs of Insolvency
Determine whether the company is insolvent or at risk of insolvency—consulting a tax advisor or attorney if necessary.
File a petition with the bankruptcy court
File for bankruptcy with the competent local court (bankruptcy court) where the company is headquartered.
Initiation of Proceedings
The court appoints an insolvency administrator and initiates standard insolvency proceedings.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Managing Director or member of the executive board of a GmbH, UG (limited liability), or AG that is on the verge of insolvency.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
The local court at the company’s registered office—that is where the insolvency court is located (not the business registration office).
No later than three weeks after the onset of insolvency; in the event of imminent insolvency, immediately.