A company voluntary arrangement is a contract deal between the insolvent business and its creditors to repay debts using future profits. This arrangement has been around for over 20 years and has helped a vast number of businesses return back to profitability. The concept is simple, preserving the company itself while restoring sales and bringing up profits. It may sound easy enough but going through the CVA process is much more complex.



Before one can even think about opting for a CVA, they must think that their business has the ability to make money. An insolvency practitioner is than called upon and a meeting is scheduled between the IP and the owners of the company. This meeting usually occurs at the location of the company so the IP can get an idea of how the business flows. A CVA proposal is than worked out between the two parties before this document is sent off to the county court system to be filed. The contract is then sent to all the creditors and they are given a notice to either attend a “creditors meeting" or respond back about the CVA. While the creditors’ meeting is occurring, a shareholders meeting also is being held. A 75% approval from the creditors and a 50% approval from the shareholders are required before the CVA can take affect. Once approved, the IP supervises monthly payments and the business and makes sure that both are going smoothly.

The concept of a CVA is straightforward; to turn around a potential filled business while creditors receive the money they are owed. The process of going through and getting a CVA approved is the grueling part. From getting started to receiving all the votes, a CVA is a demanding path to take but could be the lifesaver one needs to keep their business afloat.