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What happens to my business if I file Chapter 13?

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John Thompson

Published May 16, 2026

By filing a Chapter 13, you can protect all business assets and keep the business running while reorganizing your debts. Even if your business is a separate entity like a partnership, corporation, or LLC, you can reorganize (and potentially wipe out) your personal liability for business debts with a Chapter 13.

Can you build your credit while in Chapter 13?

In most cases, you can’t get new credit or take out a loan during your Chapter 13 case. Getting new credit or a loan during your Chapter 13 bankruptcy case is difficult. However, in certain circumstances, it might be possible. You’ll want to get prior approval from the court.

What happens if I get a credit card while in Chapter 13?

A stipulation in Chapter 13 bankruptcy law states that you, as a debtor, are not allowed to increase any debt without receiving the permission of your bankruptcy trustee. If you do apply for a credit card, your bankruptcy payment plan will be canceled and the bankruptcy proceedings will be stopped.

Can I get a small business loan while in Chapter 13?

Can you get new business loans while still in Chapter 13? Getting a business loan while in Chapter 13 bankruptcy will be tough, but not impossible. The Bankruptcy Code allows you to incur certain types of new debt, but you will need to get the court’s permission and be current on your plan payments.

What happens when you file a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

When you file under Chapter 13, you propose a repayment plan for your debts. You pay your payment each month to a Chapter 13 trustee who pays your creditors according to the terms in the Chapter 13 plan. The amount of your Chapter 13 plan payment depends on several factors.

Can you file bankruptcy as a dissolved Corporation?

Yes, A dissolved corporation can file bankruptcy. You will need an attorney though. A none attorney can not file bankruptcy for a corporation. A corp must be represented by an attorney.

What happens when a business files for bankruptcy?

Businesses or individuals can also seek relief under Chapter 11.) In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the company liquidates and creditors receive payment in priority of their claim. In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company attempts to work out the bankruptcy and negotiate terms with the creditors upon approval of the court.

Can a company that is dissolved file for bankru?

A none attorney can not file bankruptcy for a corporation. A corp must be represented by an attorney. What statute provides for this? Certainly a dissolved corporation would not have the capacity to sue under state law since it has no legal existance, being dissolved.