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What is the difference between bankruptcy and liquidation?

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How do bankruptcy and liquidation differ in terms of process and consequences?

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Bankruptcy applies to individuals, while liquidation is the process of winding up a company's affairs.

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Both processes involve selling assets to pay creditors, but the legal implications and procedures differ.

1 year ago