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Business bankruptcy is a legal process that allows a company unable to meet its financial obligations to either restructure its debts or liquidate its assets under court supervision. It is typically initiated when a business can no longer pay its creditors due to poor cash flow, high operational costs, market losses, or other financial difficulties. Bankruptcy offers protection from creditors while the business either reorganizes to regain stability or shuts down entirely. In many countries, there are different types or “chapters” of bankruptcy laws, such as Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 in the U.S., that determine whether the business will close or continue operating under a restructured plan.

While often viewed as a last resort, bankruptcy can provide a fresh start or an orderly exit from the market. A reorganization bankruptcy may allow a business to renegotiate contracts, reduce debt burdens, and emerge more financially stable, preserving jobs and stakeholder interests. In contrast, liquidation bankruptcy results in the selling of company assets to pay off creditors, after which the business is dissolved. Though it can harm a company’s credit and reputation, filing for bankruptcy is sometimes the most responsible step to protect the interests of owners, employees, and creditors alike.