Title 11 — BankruptcyRelease 119-73
§1531 Presumption of insolvency based on recognition of a foreign main proceeding
Title 11 › Chapter CHAPTER 15— - ANCILLARY AND OTHER CROSS-BORDER CASES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - CONCURRENT PROCEEDINGS › § 1531
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Title 11, §1531
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In the absence of evidence to the contrary, recognition of a foreign main proceeding is, for the purpose of commencing a proceeding under section 303, proof that the debtor is generally not paying its debts as such debts become due.
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Section effective 180 days after Apr. 20, 2005, and not applicable with respect to cases commenced under this title before such
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, except as otherwise provided, see section 1501 of Pub. L. 109–8, set out as an
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of 2005 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.
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11 U.S.C. § 1531
Title 11 — Bankruptcy
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Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73