Define: Floating Charge

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Definition: Floating Charge

Quick Summary of Floating Charge

Security taken by lender which floats over all the assets and crystallises over particular assets if the security is required.

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What is the dictionary definition of Floating Charge?

Dictionary Definition

a liability to a creditor which relates to the company’s assets as a whole and may become fixed in particular circumstances (such as liquidation).

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Definitions for Floating Charge are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • BusinessDictionary.com
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

This glossary post was last updated: 23rd December 2018.