Insolvency practitioners
As per the DIFC Insolvency Law, DIFC Law No. 1 of 2019, no person may be appointed as or serve as a Nominee, Administrator, Receiver, an Administrative Receiver, a Liquidator or provisional Liquidator of an entity unless he is registered as an insolvency practitioner with the DIFC Registrar of Companies.
Register as an insolvency practitioner
To register as an insolvency practitioner with the DIFC Registrar of Companies, please click here.
Once logged in, you will be directed to complete the application titled “Register an insolvency practitioner”
There are no fees applicable for this request.
Documents required:
- A curriculum vitae, demonstrating that liquidator is fit and proper to act as an insolvency practitioner under an English law framework.
- A degree certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- A list of liquidation transactions conducted by the practitioners, showing a sound understanding of insolvency requirements - particularly those aligned with or equivalent to the DIFC legal framework.
- At least three professional references or testimonies from past experiences in jurisdictions such as the DIFC, specifically within common law systems.
- Copies of previous appointments as insolvency practitioner by the court (if applicable).
Once the application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Registrar of Companies; and an interview will be scheduled with the Registrar if required before final approval.