Company Insolvency Across New Zealand

DBL provides trusted liquidation and insolvency services for small and medium-sized businesses across New Zealand.

We know how stressful financial challenges can be, and our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way with clarity, speed, and compassion.

Whether you’re considering voluntary liquidation, dealing with creditor pressure, or facing a forced business closure, we deliver practical, ethical solutions to help you exit confidently and protect your peace of mind.

Its 3am. You’re tired but awake. Thoughts race.

Business owners pour their hearts into their work, striving to succeed and never let anyone down.

It’s not easy—sometimes it feels like you’re carrying the weight alone, searching for answers with no one to turn to.

Every challenge is a chance to come back stronger. Our goal is to give our clients confidence.

We are different: Our goal is always people first.

Creditor Engagement Handled for You

Our team takes over all formal communication with creditors, suppliers, and legal representatives, allowing you to step back with confidence.

Director and Shareholder Protection

We help mitigate personal liability, ensure compliance with the Companies Act, and guide you through your responsibilities with clarity and care.

Discreet and Professional Execution

We manage the entire process with discretion and efficiency, preserving your professional reputation and reducing the emotional toll on all parties involved.

Our Services

Receivership & Business Restructure

If your business is under threat but worth saving, we assess and action recovery plans fast.

  • Receivership execution
  • Business turnaround strategies
  • Restructuring & debt review
  • Creditor and lender negotiations
  • Stabilisation planning

Business Liquidation Services

Expert support through voluntary or creditor-driven liquidation. We guide you every step of the way.

Our services typically include:
  • Voluntary liquidation
  • Creditors’ voluntary liquidation (CVL)
  • Company wind-up preparation
  • Director and shareholder advisory
  • Debt and creditor management
  • Statutory demand support

Director & Shareholder Support

We help you navigate tough decisions, internal disputes, or planned exits with clarity and protection.

Our services typically include:

  • Director liability & compliance advice
  • Support through insolvency or pre-liquidation
  • Exit planning and business handover
  • Shareholder dispute guidance
  • Communication with stakeholders and legal reps

Insolvency & Restructuring Support

Still fighting to save the business? We help turn things around — before it’s too late.

Our services typically include:
  • Insolvency assessments
  • Business restructure & turnaround
  • Creditor negotiations & settlements
  • Safe harbour compliance
  • Debt and creditor management
  • Risk minimisation strategies

Statutory Demands & Creditor Pressure

Got a demand letter? Missed payments piling up? We act fast to protect you before it escalates.

Our services typically include:
  • Director liability & compliance advice
  • Support through insolvency or pre-liquidation
  • Exit planning and business handover
  • Shareholder dispute guidance
  • Communication with stakeholders and legal reps

Company Closure & Deregistration

Need a clean break? We help you shut down correctly — with no loose ends or nasty surprises.

Our services typically include:
  • Solvent and insolvent wind-down
  • Tax clearance and final reports
  • Creditors paid, Companies Office notified
  • End-to-end management

Confidential. Personal. No pressure.

We’re here to support you, not sell to you. If you’re unsure what to do next, a short call can make all the difference.

Statutory Demand

Received a statutory demand? You’ve got 15 working days to act. We help you respond quickly and avoid court-ordered liquidation.

Voluntary Liquidation

If your business can’t meet its obligations, voluntary liquidation puts you in control. We handle the process from start to finish.

The Liquidation Process

From appointment to asset sale and deregistration, we guide you through every step — clearly, legally, and with minimum stress.

Common Questions

Not sure what liquidation means for you? We’ll answer your questions around debt, directors, credit, and what comes next.

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