The firm reported liabilities of $10bn to $50bn (£40.5bn), according to a bankruptcy filing in the New Jersey federal court.
The filing gives WeWork legal protection from its creditors and more tools for negotiations with landlords.
WeWork, known for renting on flexible terms to start-ups and freelancers, was once seen as the future of the office.
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