If you are a director of a small business which receives a county court judgement (CCJ) you may be affected personally even if your company is limited.
If a business owes money which it is unable or unwilling to pay, the creditor will normally apply to the court for a county court judgement. A CCJ can not in itself force the company to pay what is owed. However, it will be recorded on a limited company's credit file. This record may make future borrowing more difficult. In addition, the CCJ may pave the way for the creditor to start a winding up action.