Mauritius - Registration as an Insolvency Practitioner

ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

To Registration as an Insolvency Practitioner in person, the applicant should contact the Corporate and business registration department in Mauritius. Contact link
Applicants should download the application form from this link. link
The applicant should carefully review the form, fill in all the required details accurately, and submit it to the specified address, ensuring that all the documents listed in the form are included in the package.
Along with the form, applicants should attach a copy of the Certificate of Registration issued by the Insolvency Regulatory Authority of Mauritius or any other Insolvency Regulator in the country of their origin and they can be found under the “Required Document” section of this page.
The applicant should also attach a certificate of good standing issued by the Insolvency Regulatory Authority or any other Insolvency Regulator in the country of their origin.
The Applicant may be required to appear before the Authorities to provide further information and/or answer queries related to the application to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and that all relevant regulations have been adhered to.
The applicant should also submit a declaration form attesting that they are not ineligible or disqualified from registering as an Insolvency Practitioner as per the guidelines provided by the relevant regulatory body.
Upon submission of the application form, the applicant should also pay the required fee for the registration to receive a confirmation letter from the Corporate and Business Registration Department, as per the authority’s request.
After thoroughly assessing the application, The Board will then review the data and decide as to whether to grant the registration.
If the registration is approved, the applicant will be issued with an Insolvency Practitioner Certificate of Registration, thus allowing them to officially practice as an Insolvency Practitioner in accordance with the Insolvency Act.
The processing time for registration as an Insolvency Practitioner depends on the specific circumstances of the applicant, but the average time is approximately one to two months.

Required DocumentsEdit

An application form for registration as an Insolvency Practitioner duly completed and signed by the applicant.
A letter of good standing from the professional body representing insolvency practitioners in the applicant’s country of origin.
Proof of academic qualifications or professional experience in insolvency.
A copy of the applicant’s passport.
A copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae.
A copy of the applicant’s Identification Card.
Proof of payment of the registration fee.
A declaration of the applicant’s compliance with the Code of Practice for Insolvency Practitioners in Mauritius.
Any other relevant documents, as required.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Corporate and business registration department
One Cathedrale Square Building,
Jules Koeing Street, Port_Louis
Republic of Mauritius
Tel No: + (230) 202-0600
Fax No: +(230) 212-4480
Email: [email protected]
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS:
For any international requests for information on NPOs (Companies Limited by Guarantee and Foundations), please contact the Registrar of Companies/ Registrar of Foundations on the following:
Email address: comd [@govmu.org Link]
Phone No: +230 2020602 / +230 2020615
The requests for information should be made in writing and submitted to the above email address. The office of the Registrar will endeavor to provide the information required as soon as possible.
For information on associations, applicant may contact the Registrar of Associations on: [email protected]
Contact link: Contact link

EligibilityEdit

To be eligible for registration as an insolvency practitioner, an individual must:

be a Mauritian citizen;
have attained the age of 21 years;
have a good character;
have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in insolvency-related matters;
have satisfactory academic qualifications;
have sufficient financial resources;
have the necessary professional indemnity insurance cover;
be a member of an approved professional body;
have completed an approved training programme in insolvency-related matters.

FeesEdit

A fee for this procedure is has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing TimeEdit

The processing time for registration as an Insolvency Practitioner depends on the specific circumstances of the applicant, but the average time is approximately one to two months.

InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr)
Surname
Maiden name (if applicable)
First name(s)
Date of birth
Nationality
National Identity Card Number.
In case of a non-citizen of Mauritius:
Passport or travel document Number
Issuing Authority
Date of issue
Date of expiry
Particulars of Occupation Permit, if applicable
Date of issue
Date of expiry
Residential address
Telephone Number.
Office address.
Telephone Number.
Mobile Number.
Facsimile Number.
E-mail address
Details of residence (for last 5 years, if other than Mauritius)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications held
Name of Institution
Country
Date of qualification
Membership of professional body (Please tick as appropriate): Accountancy, Law, Secretary, Professional Body Membership Number
Other professional qualifications and/or membership of International Insolvency Associations
Experience as an Insolvency Practitioner (Applicant may wish to provide post qualification information on the nature of his involvement in managing insolvencies over the past 3 years
Enclosures (photocopies of professional qualifications, Enclosures (photocopies of professional qualifications, photocopies of certificates of professional bodies)

OTHER INFORMATION

Are you presently performing duties of administrator/receiver /liquidator? (If yes, please give the name/s of the company/ies)
Please list down the cases in which they have performed the duties of an Insolvency Practitioner
Pleasequote your business registration number, if any

Need for the DocumentEdit

Registration as an Insolvency Practitioner in Mauritius is necessary for anyone who wishes to practice insolvency law in the country.
This registration is important for maintaining the integrity of the insolvency profession and for ensuring that insolvency practitioners are qualified and competent to carry out the duties of their profession.
Registration also ensures that practitioners are held accountable for their actions and that the performance of their services is monitored and regulated.
Additionally, registration allows the Insolvency Office to monitor the number of practitioners in the country and to ensure that they are effectively meeting the needs of Mauritian consumers.

Information which might helpEdit

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