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Built for entrepreneurs and acquisitive buyers: how UK administrations and liquidations work, and how people actually fund the purchase.

Starting your first business in the UK

Explore six simple first steps, test your idea and ask Salvy for free startup advice. No business experience needed.

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How Salvy analysis works

How we analyse UK administrations and liquidations: Gazette and Companies House data, AI criteria, and transparent rating adjustments.

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How to buy a business out of administration in the UK

A practical guide for buyers and brokers: how UK administration works, how to contact the administrator, pre-packs, due diligence, and where to find deals.

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What happens when a company enters liquidation

CVL, compulsory liquidation, and MVL explained, plus how asset buyers can purchase stock, equipment, and IP from a liquidator.

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How to finance buying a business in administration or liquidation

Ways entrepreneurs fund distressed deals: cash, partners, asset finance, invoice finance, bridging, and talking to the insolvency practitioner.

9 min read →