American Bankruptcy Institute: August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
September 05, 2026
September 05, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
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August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 8%
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NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA -- Subchapter V elections within chapter 11 increased to 302 filings in August 2026, up 63% from the 185 filings recorded in August 2025, according to data provided by, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, . . .
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August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 8%
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NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA -- Subchapter V elections within chapter 11 increased to 302 filings in August 2026, up 63% from the 185 filings recorded in August 2025, according to data provided by, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, . . .