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Restructuring and bankruptcy

If your company has ended up in financial difficulties, in some cases bankruptcy proceedings are necessary. In other cases, out-of-court restructuring can be advantageous: it saves court, administrative and insolvency administrator costs, and the restructuring does not need to be made public. Here you will find government services and contacts at public authorities that can support you in your situation.

There are 9 services for Restructuring and bankruptcy

Apply for insolvency money
If your employer is insolvent and can no longer pay your wages, you can apply for insolvency benefit.
Applying for the deletion of one of several trades or trades similar to trades (partial deletion)
If you are registered with the Chamber of Skilled Crafts with several trades or trades similar to trades and individual trades or trades are not to be continued, you must apply for their deletion at your Chamber of Skilled Crafts.
Cancellation of a register entry by the Chamber of Skilled Crafts
If the requirements for entry in the register of craftsmen or the register of proprietors of a craft or craft-like trade not requiring a license are not (or no longer) met and the HWK becomes aware of this, the deletion is carried out ex officio.
Deregistering a company, self-employed or freelance activity with the statutory accident insurance
If your company ceases operations, you must inform your employers' liability insurance association or accident insurance fund. The same applies if you end your freelance or self-employed activity.
Establishment or closure of a company
If you want to set up a company in Germany, you need to comply with certain regulations and requirements. Here you will find information on setting up, running and closing a company, for example on business licensing.
Insolvency proceedings and liquidation of companies
If you want to set up a company in Germany, you must comply with certain regulations and requirements. Here you will find information on your rights and obligations, in particular regarding insolvency proceedings and the liquidation of companies.
Liability of the management of companies
If you want to set up a company in Germany, you must observe certain regulations and requirements. Here you will find information, for example, on the duties and liability of the management.
Registration of a claim in insolvency proceedings by the KSK
If insolvency proceedings begin for you or your company, the Künstlersozialkasse will register its own outstanding claims.
Request deletion of registration with the Chamber of Skilled Crafts
If the operation of a craft or craft-like trade is no longer being continued, you must apply to your Chamber of Crafts for deletion.