File for Insolvency of a GmbH in München
In München we expect about approx. 1 months processing time for File for Insolvency of a GmbH – responsible: Insolvenzgericht München.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Petition for Bankruptcy with Statement of Reasons · List of creditors · Statement of Assets
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Costs
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 months in München
The Insolvenzgericht München in München currently needs about approx. 1 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 3 weeks
How to proceed
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Check for Signs of Insolvency
Determine whether the company is insolvent or at risk of insolvency—consulting a tax advisor or attorney if necessary.
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File a petition with the bankruptcy court
File for bankruptcy with the competent local court (bankruptcy court) where the company is headquartered.
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Initiation of Proceedings
The court appoints an insolvency administrator and initiates standard insolvency proceedings.
Required documents
- Petition for Bankruptcy with Statement of ReasonsMandatory
- List of creditorsMandatory
- Statement of AssetsMandatoryOften forgotten
The essentials before applying
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
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Failure to file for bankruptcy (within a maximum of 3 weeks after becoming insolvent)
- •Incomplete list of creditors or assets
Common reasons for rejection
- •Application not submitted in full or by the deadline
- •No evidence of insolvency or imminent insolvency
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Everything about File for Insolvency of a GmbH
Questions & Answers
Which court has jurisdiction over the insolvency of a GmbH?▼
The local court at the company’s registered office—that is where the insolvency court is located (not the business registration office).
By when must the petition for insolvency be filed?▼
No later than three weeks after the onset of insolvency; in the event of imminent insolvency, immediately.