10/20/2026
What Is Directors' Liability?
Many directors incorporate their companies believing that doing so completely protects their personal assets. While limited liability offers important and significant protection, there are circumstances where directors can become personally responsible for certain company debts. A corporation is a separate legal entity that owns its assets, incurs its own debts, and enters into its own contracts. If the business fails, creditors generally pursue the corporation rather than its directors or shareholders. However, that protection is not absolute. Understanding personal risks before financial problems develop, or even when solutions to financial distress are needed, can make an enormous difference to both businesses and directors.
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