{"id":10229,"date":"2026-02-01T00:12:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T22:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/axellegal.com.ua\/?p=10229"},"modified":"2025-12-24T00:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T22:15:02","slug":"borgy-mizh-tovarystvamy-z-obmezhenoyu-vidpovidalnistyu-pravovi-mehanizmy-vyrishennya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/axellegal.com.ua\/en\/borgy-mizh-tovarystvamy-z-obmezhenoyu-vidpovidalnistyu-pravovi-mehanizmy-vyrishennya\/","title":{"rendered":"Debts between limited liability companies: legal mechanisms for resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"645\">In business, situations where debts arise between limited liability companies (LLCs) are quite common. Overdue payments under supply, contract, lease, service or financial assistance agreements can significantly affect the financial stability of a business and lead to protracted conflicts between counterparties. In such circumstances, it is important to understand <strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"602\">legal ways to settle debts between LLCs<\/strong>and the risks and consequences of each of them.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"697\">Causes of debt between LLCs<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"769\">The most common grounds for debts between legal entities are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1050\">\n<li data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"832\">\n<p data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"832\">failure to fulfill or improper fulfillment of contractual obligations;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"863\">\n<p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"863\">financial difficulties of the debtor;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"920\">\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"920\">a dispute over the volume or quality of goods or services provided;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"968\">\n<p data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"968\">lack of clear payment terms in the contract;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1002\">\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1002\">abuse by the counterparty;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1050\">\n<p data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1050\">force majeure, including martial law.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1186\">Regardless of the reasons, debts between LLCs are <strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1123\">commercial dispute<\/strong>which is subject to settlement in pre-trial or court proceedings.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1233\">Pre-trial settlement of debts between LLCs<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1386\">The first and most cost-effective step is to <strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1314\">pre-trial settlement of a dispute<\/strong>. It allows you to maintain business relationships and avoid additional costs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1423\">Pre-trial instruments include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<li data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1468\">\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1468\">sending a written claim to the debtor;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<p data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1510\">negotiations on debt restructuring;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1565\">\n<p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1565\">entering into an additional agreement to change the payment terms;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1612\">\n<p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1612\">signing a debt repayment schedule;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1655\">\n<p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1655\">offsetting of counterclaims of the same type;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1692\">assignment of the right of claim (cession).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1862\">A legally competently drafted claim with reference to the contract, legal provisions and debt calculation often encourages the debtor to voluntarily repay the debt.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1930\">Debt restructuring as a way to resolve a dispute<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2137\">Debt restructuring is a compromise option when the debtor recognizes the debt but is unable to repay it in a lump sum. It is formalized by entering into an additional agreement, which may include<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2313\">\n<li data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2166\">\n<p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2166\">phased debt repayment;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<p data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2208\">deferral or installment of payments;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<p data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2237\">change in the currency of the liability;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2267\">\n<p data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2267\">reduction of penalties;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2313\">\n<p data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2313\">providing security for the fulfillment of obligations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2441\">Such an approach allows the creditor to minimize the risks of complete insolvency of the debtor, and the debtor to avoid litigation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2446\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2483\">Judicial debt collection between LLCs<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2691\">If the pre-trial measures fail, the next step is to <strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2581\">applying to the commercial court<\/strong>. Judicial debt collection is the most formalized but also the most effective way to protect the creditor's rights.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2727\">It can be recovered in court:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2872\">\n<li data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2750\">\n<p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2750\">the principal amount of the debt;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2779\">\n<p data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2779\">penalties, fines and forfeitures;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2800\">\n<p data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2800\">inflationary losses;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<p data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2823\">three percent per annum;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2872\">\n<p data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2872\">court costs and legal aid expenses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3026\">For a successful case, it is important to have proper evidence: a contract, certificates of completion, invoices, bills, payment documents, correspondence with the debtor.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3031\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3084\">Writ proceedings as a quick way to recover<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3311\">In cases where the debt is undisputed and supported by documents, the following may be applied <strong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3211\">writ proceedings<\/strong>. It allows you to obtain a court order without summoning the parties and significantly reduces the time for debt collection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3439\">However, the debtor has the right to file an application to set aside the court order, after which the dispute will be considered in the lawsuit.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3444\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3498\">Enforcement proceedings and actual debt collection<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3677\">Obtaining a court decision does not always mean an automatic refund. The next step is to <strong data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3620\">enforcement proceedings<\/strong>The enforcement is carried out by public or private executors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3731\">The following measures are possible within the framework of enforcement proceedings:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3927\">\n<li data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3768\">\n<p data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3768\">seizure of the debtor's accounts and property;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3808\">\n<p data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3808\">foreclosure on funds;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3839\">\n<p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3839\">prohibition of asset alienation;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3882\">\n<p data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3882\">sale of property through electronic bidding;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3927\">\n<p data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3927\">foreclosure on corporate rights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"4033\">Professional legal support at this stage greatly increases the chances of actually receiving the debt.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4038\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4100\">Alternative dispute resolution: mediation and arbitration<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4191\">In addition to court proceedings, the following options are possible <strong data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4181\">alternative dispute resolution methods<\/strong>In particular:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4193\" data-end=\"4345\">\n<li data-start=\"4193\" data-end=\"4239\">\n<p data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4239\">mediation with the participation of a neutral mediator;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4304\">\n<p data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4304\">commercial arbitration (if there is an arbitration clause);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4345\">\n<p data-start=\"4307\" data-end=\"4345\">negotiations with the participation of the parties' lawyers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4442\">Such tools allow you to reach a compromise faster and reduce reputational risks for your business.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4447\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4449\" data-end=\"4496\">Responsibility of the director and members of the LLC<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4708\">The general rule is that an LLC is liable for its obligations only to the extent of its own property. However, in certain cases it is possible to <strong data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4694\">bringing the manager or participants to justice<\/strong>In particular, at:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4710\" data-end=\"4855\">\n<li data-start=\"4710\" data-end=\"4737\">\n<p data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4737\">bankruptcy;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4775\">\n<p data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4775\">abuse of corporate rights;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4816\">\n<p data-start=\"4778\" data-end=\"4816\">fictitious or sham transactions;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4855\">\n<p data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"4855\">violation of the duties of officials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4857\" data-end=\"4925\">Such cases are complex and require a thorough legal analysis.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4927\" data-end=\"4930\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"4979\">Preventing the emergence of debts in the future<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5037\">It is advisable to minimize the risks of debt between LLCs:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5307\">\n<li data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5074\">\n<p data-start=\"5041\" data-end=\"5074\">carefully check counterparties;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5120\">\n<p data-start=\"5077\" data-end=\"5120\">clearly define payment terms in contracts;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5174\">\n<p data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5174\">use security for fulfillment of obligations;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5175\" data-end=\"5205\">\n<p data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5205\">provide for penalties;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5258\">\n<p data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5258\">regularly monitor accounts receivable;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5307\">\n<p data-start=\"5261\" data-end=\"5307\">involve lawyers at the stage of concluding contracts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5374\">Prevention is always cheaper and more effective than legal action.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5376\" data-end=\"5379\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5381\" data-end=\"5393\">Conclusion.<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5685\">Debts between limited liability companies are a common occurrence in business activities, but they are not a hopeless situation. Ukrainian legislation provides a wide range of tools for <strong data-start=\"5593\" data-end=\"5644\">pre-trial and judicial debt resolution<\/strong>as well as for the actual collection of funds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5687\" data-end=\"5841\">Timely legal support, the right strategy and a professional approach allow us to effectively protect business interests and minimize financial losses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-right kksr-valign-bottom kksr-disabled\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;10229&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;\u0411\u043e\u0440\u0433\u0438 \u043c\u0456\u0436 \u0442\u043e\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0430\u043c\u0438 \u0437 \u043e\u0431\u043c\u0435\u0436\u0435\u043d\u043e\u044e \u0432\u0456\u0434\u043f\u043e\u0432\u0456\u0434\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0456\u0441\u0442\u044e: \u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043e\u0432\u0456 \u043c\u0435\u0445\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0437\u043c\u0438 \u0432\u0438\u0440\u0456\u0448\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In business, situations where debts arise between limited liability companies (LLCs) are quite common. 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