Bankruptcy is a legal recourse for individuals or entities overwhelmed by debt. It's a court-ordered process, often initiated by the debtor, providing relief from the obligation to repay some or all outstanding debts to creditors. The specific procedures and outcomes vary by jurisdiction, but the core aim is to offer a fresh financial start to those who qualify under applicable laws. Bankruptcy proceedings are typically overseen by courts and involve an evaluation of assets and liabilities to determine the best course of action.
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1966: Bankruptcy Act 1966 in Australia
In 1966, Australia's bankruptcy for individuals is governed by the federal Bankruptcy Act 1966.
1986: Bankruptcy legalized in China
In 1986, the People's Republic of China legalized bankruptcy.
1996: Shift to debtor-friendly regime in Israeli personal bankruptcy law
Since 1996, Israeli personal bankruptcy law has shifted to a relatively debtor-friendly regime.
1998: Previous bankruptcy law in Russia
In 1998, there was a previous bankruptcy law in Russia which was replaced in 2002.
February 1999: Insolvency Law of Credit Institutions
On 25 February 1999, Federal Law No. 40-FZ "On Insolvency (Bankruptcy)" (the "Insolvency Law of Credit Institutions") contains special provisions in relation to the opening of insolvency proceedings in relation to the credit company.
May 2000: UK bankruptcy law changed
In May 2000, the UK bankruptcy law was changed, effective from 29 May 2000. Debtors may now retain occupational pensions while in bankruptcy.
2001: Corporations Act 2001 in Australia
In 2001, the federal Corporations Act 2001 governs company liquidation or administration in Australia.
October 2002: Bankruptcy Act in Russia
On 26 October 2002, Federal Law No. 127-FZ "On Insolvency (Bankruptcy)" was enacted in Russia, replacing the previous law in 1998.
2003: Bankruptcy law passed in Spain
In 2003, Spain passed a bankruptcy law (ley concurs) that provides debt settlement plans, which can result in a debt reduction of up to half the amount or an extension of the payment period of up to five years, but it does not foresee debt discharge.
2006: Debt arrangement procedure introduced in Sweden
In 2006, a debt arrangement procedure (Swedish: skuldsanering) was introduced in Sweden, allowing deeply indebted individuals to obtain a payment plan and have remaining debts cancelled after five years.
2006: Personal insolvency filings in Canada
In 2006, there were 98,450 personal insolvency filings in Canada, with 79,218 bankruptcies and 19,232 consumer proposals.
2007: Revised bankruptcy law enacted in China
In 2007, a revised bankruptcy law that was more expansive and complete was enacted in the People's Republic of China.
2008: European Commission Communication
In 2008, a European Commission Communication highlighted a faster start-up programme for people affected by bankruptcy operating in Denmark and a scheme to support Belgian business owners and self-employed persons as good practice examples.
2009: Debt advice stressed
In 2009, it was stressed that debt advice, a supervised rehabilitation period, financial education and social help to find sources of income and to improve the management of household expenditures must be equally provided during this period of rehabilitation.
2010: Debt advice stressed
In 2010, it was stressed that debt advice, a supervised rehabilitation period, financial education and social help to find sources of income and to improve the management of household expenditures must be equally provided during this period of rehabilitation.
2010: Reduction of insolvent estates in Canada
In 2011, there was a reduction of 8.9% from 2010 of insolvent estates in Canada.
2011: Civil Law Act reforms Irish bankruptcy law
In 2011, Part 7 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 began the process of reforming Irish bankruptcy law.
2011: Canada reports insolvent estates
In 2011, the Superintendent of Bankruptcy reported that trustees in Canada filed 127,774 insolvent estates, the vast majority being consumer estates, with 122,999 estates. Commercial estates filed by Canadian trustees in 2011 were 4,775 estates.
January 2015: Target Canada files for bankruptcy
On January 15, 2015, Target Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of the Target Corporation, filed for bankruptcy and closed all of its stores by April 12.
May 2016: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code passed in India
In May 2016, the Parliament of India passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), updating outdated corporate insolvency laws.
December 2016: Bankruptcy Law in United Arab Emirates
On 29 December 2016, the United Arab Emirates Bankruptcy Law came into force, creating a single law governing bankruptcy procedures.
2018: Insolvency and Rehabilitation Law in Israel
In 2018, the Insolvency and Rehabilitation Law governs bankruptcy in Israel.
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