What is the process for corporate liquidation?

Corporate liquidation is the process by which a corporation is dissolved, or terminated, by a court of law. In South Carolina, the process for corporate liquidation begins with the shareholders or directors of the corporation filing an application with the South Carolina Secretary of State. This application must include information about the corporation’s assets, debts, and other relevant information. The application is then reviewed by the court and a hearing is scheduled. During the hearing, the court will review the application and any relevant evidence before deciding whether or not to grant the application. If the application is approved, the court will issue a final decree of dissolution and the corporation will be officially dissolved. Then the corporation’s assets must be liquidated and any remaining funds must be distributed to creditors, shareholders, and other stakeholders. This process can be lengthy and can involve several different steps. In certain cases, the court may order that the liquidation process be handled by a professional liquidator. After the liquidation process is completed, the corporation will be officially dissolved and the corporation’s name can be released from the state’s official records. This marks the end of the corporate liquidation process in South Carolina.

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