Small Business Restructuring with de Jonge Read®

If your company is viable but weighed down by debt, including ATO debt, Small Business Restructuring can reduce what you owe and keep you trading, with you still in control. We guide and assist you through the whole process from start to finish, on a fixed fee agreed up front, and the first conversation is obligation-free.

How de Jonge Read® helps with Small Business Restructuring

Small Business Restructuring (SBR) lets an eligible company settle its debts for less and keep trading, with the directors staying in control. de Jonge Read® guides and assists you through the whole process from start to finish. For the full detail on how SBR works, who qualifies and the timeline, see our Small Business Restructuring guide. This page is about how we help you do it.

  • Eligibility criteria for Small Business Restructuring

    Who we help

    SBR suits a company that is fundamentally viable but is being held back by debt, often a large ATO debt, with total liabilities under $1 million. If that sounds like your business, the first thing we do is confirm whether you qualify, because the eligibility detail, especially around tax lodgements and employee entitlements, is where it gets technical.

  • Benefits of Small Business Restructuring for companies facing financial distress.

    How we work with you

    When you are under financial pressure, every decision feels heavy. We take the time to understand your situation, the business and personal factors both, then guide you through the options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Our approach is practical, tailored, and focused on reducing stress, not adding to it.

    1. Schedule a free, obligation-free consultation with one of our strategists.
    2. We assess your situation and, if SBR is the right fit, prepare a tailored written strategy outlining your options, on a fixed fee agreed in advance.
    3. If you choose to proceed, you have a dedicated account manager. We guide and assist you through the restructure and work alongside the Small Business Restructuring Practitioner, holding your hand through every step.

  • Small Business Restructuring process and timelines under the SBR framework.

    What does it cost?

    We work on a fixed fee, agreed up front, so you know the cost before you commit. An SBR plan typically ranges from $15,000 to $30,000 depending on the size and complexity of the business. For many companies the debt reduction far outweighs the fee, but we will always tell you honestly whether SBR makes sense for you.

  • Get supportive advice from de Jonge Read to protect their family, home, and business during financial stress.

    Why de Jonge Read®

    We have guided more than 7,500 business owners and directors through financial distress since 2006. We act only for you, never the creditors, and we are your single point of contact throughout, guiding and assisting you through the whole restructure and bringing in a trusted SBR practitioner when one is needed. That is what lets us focus entirely on the best possible outcome for you and your business.

  • See how we help

    Talk to us

    If your company is under debt pressure and you want to know whether Small Business Restructuring could work for you, the safest step is to get clarity early. Call 1300 765 080 or book your free, no-obligation consultation.

Small Business Restructuring FAQ(s)

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  • Is small business restructuring the same as debt restructure or simplified liquidation?
  • What is a Small Business Restructuring Practitioner (SBRP)?

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How it Works

When you are under financial pressure, every decision feels heavy. That is why we take the time to understand your unique circumstances, including the personal and business factors that are shaping your situation. We review your cashflow, debts, assets, creditor pressure and future goals, then guide you through the options available so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Our approach is practical, tailored and focused on reducing stress, not adding to it.

The initial consultation is completely obligation free, giving you the opportunity to explore your situation with us at no cost. Where a detailed written strategy is required, this is provided on a fixed, transparent fee agreed in advance.

  • 1 Schedule a free consultation with one of our strategists
  • 2 We assess your situation and, if required, prepare a tailored written strategy outlining your available options
  • 3 If you choose to proceed, you’ll have a dedicated Account Manager to guide you through each step of the process. Our team is here to hold your hand throughout the whole process