Revenue must be proved
An agricultural activity code or “agro” in the name is insufficient without accounting evidence.
The crop affects forecasts
Solvency assessment should reflect the production cycle, expected sales and natural risks.
A complex may retain value
Land, machinery, storage and livestock may be worth more as an operating productive complex.
When do the special rules apply?
| Question | Required proof | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Is the debtor an agricultural organisation? | The statutory revenue share from agricultural production or production and processing | Accounts, management registers, contracts and source documents |
| Can solvency be restored? | Real income after the season and capacity to finance the cycle | Planting plan, yield, contracts, insurance and cash-flow forecast |
| What forms the complex? | Technological connection among land, machinery, buildings, animals and rights | EGRN records, asset cards, production maps, licences and leases |
| Who may acquire the assets? | Compliance with bankruptcy and land rules and any priority rights | Bidder records and proof of agricultural activity or neighbouring ownership where relevant |
Why a simple breakup valuation may fail
Separate valuations of a combine, storage facility, livestock and land lease may miss the value of a functioning business. A single-lot sale must still be justified through asset composition, encumbrances, technological compatibility and market evidence.
Practical sequence
Prove special status
Calculate the revenue structure for the legally relevant period and connect it to source documents.
Build a seasonal model
Show pre-harvest costs, sales timing, subsidies, insured events and weather risks.
Inventory the complex
Record land, leases, machinery, buildings, livestock, crops, stock and receivables.
Design the sale route
Compare enterprise and separate-lot sales and possible buyer rights without promising a predetermined result.
Key documents
- financial statements and revenue breakdown;
- land, lease and encumbrance register;
- machinery, building, livestock, crop and inventory records;
- supply, processing, storage and sales contracts;
- subsidy, insurance and public-support records;
- production calendar and cash-flow forecast;
- evidence connecting the assets technologically.
FAQ
Is an agricultural activity code sufficient?
No. Special status depends on the actual revenue structure supported by accounts and source documents.
Must the court wait for a future crop?
Seasonality is considered, but an extension or recovery procedure needs a realistic, evidenced plan.
Is land always sold with the enterprise?
No. Ownership or lease, security, land restrictions and the approved sale procedure must all be considered.
Are there priority purchase rights?
Special rules may protect certain agricultural producers and neighbouring owners; applicability depends on the asset and bidder.
Official sources
- Federal Law No. 127-FZ, Articles 177–179
- Federal Law No. 101-FZ
- Unified Federal Bankruptcy Register
- Federal Tax Service EGRUL register
Related guides: peasant-farm bankruptcy, production-cooperative bankruptcy and group-company bankruptcy.
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