Form 205 Worksheet - Involuntary Petition Against a Non-Individual
Worksheet only. Not the official form. Transfer to Official Form 205 for involuntary petitions against corporations/partnerships.
United States Bankruptcy Court
District of [District]
Debtor Information
- Debtor name (exact legal name): [___]
- Other names used in last 8 years: [___]
- All federal EINs (last 4 if full not available): [___]
- Principal place of business address: [___]
- Mailing address (if different): [___]
- Location of principal assets (if different): [___]
- County: [___]
- Type of debtor: ☐ Corporation ☐ Partnership ☐ Other (specify)
Petitioning Creditors
List at least three creditors (unless eligible for two-creditor rule) holding unsecured claims that are not contingent, not subject to bona fide dispute, and aggregate at least the statutory threshold.
| Petitioning creditor | Address | Claim amount | Claim nature | Contingent/Disputed? (should be No) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ☐ | [___] | $[___] | [___] | [___] |
| 2. ☐ | [___] | $[___] | [___] | [___] |
| 3. ☐ | [___] | $[___] | [___] | [___] |
- Total of petitioning creditors’ claims: $[___]
- If fewer than three creditors, explain eligibility (e.g., fewer than 12 creditors): [___]
Chapter Selection
- Chapter requested: ☐ 7 ☐ 11
Grounds for Involuntary Relief
- Debtor is generally not paying its debts as they become due (exclude disputed/contingent debts). [Yes/No]
- Custodian was appointed/has taken possession within 120 days before filing. [Yes/No]
- Brief factual basis supporting grounds: [___]
Transfer/Receiver Information (if any)
- Name of custodian/receiver: [___]
- Court/case number/appointment date: [___]
- Property in custodian’s possession: [___]
Request for Order for Relief
- Petitioners request entry of order for relief under chapter checked above.
Signature of Each Petitioner (attach additional pages if needed)
- Creditor name: [___]
- Signature: __________________________ Date: __________
- Printed name/title/relationship (if agent): [___]
- Address/Phone/Email: [___]
Attorney for Petitioners (if any)
- Name/Bar #: [___]
- Firm/Address: [___]
- Phone/Email: [___]
- Signature: __________________________ Date: __________
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