Mauritius - File Notice of Ceasing to Hold office as an Insolvency Practitioner

ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person:

To File Notice of Ceasing to Hold office 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
The application form should be fully completed and signed by the insolvency practitioner before submission.
Applicants must ensure that they attach all the necessary documents such as a copy of the practitioner's registration certificate, the appointment letter from the court, the statement of assets and liabilities, and the statement of affairs of the insolvent company and they can be found under the “Required Document” section of this page.
Applicants should Submit the completed application form to the Corporate and Business Registration Department in Mauritius, along with the required documents, to be considered for the desired opportunity.
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.
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.
Once the fee has been paid, the Corporate and Business Registration Department will review the application and decide as to whether to File Notice of Ceasing to Hold Office as an Insolvency Practitioner.
Once the Corporate and Business Registration Department has approved the Notice of Ceasing to Hold Office as an Insolvency Practitioner, they will issue a confirmation letter and the Notice will be officially filed.
The applicant should also submit a copy of the notice to the court to officially inform them of the practitioner's resignation, thus closing the case and allowing the proceedings to move forward.
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

A completed form entitled “Notice of Ceasing to Hold Office as an Insolvency Practitioner”.
The Practitioner’s Certificate of Registration.
A statement of reasons for ceasing to hold office.
A copy of the Practitioner’s most recent accounts.
A copy of the Practitioner’s last Annual Return.
A copy of the Practitioner’s last Statutory Declaration.
A Declaration of Solvency Statement.
A Declaration of Assets and Liabilities.
A Disclosure of Interests Statement.
A copy of the Practitioner’s Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy.
A copy of the Practitioner’s Professional Disciplinary Record.
A copy of the Practitioner’s Tax Clearance Certificate.
A copy of the Practitioner’s Professional Training Certificate.
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 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 Contact link

EligibilityEdit

The eligibility requirements for filing a notice of ceasing to hold office as an insolvency practitioner in Mauritius are:

The insolvency practitioner must be registered with the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Mauritius;
The insolvency practitioner must have given written notice of his intention to cease holding office as an insolvency practitioner to the Association;
The insolvency practitioner must have given written notice of his intention to cease holding office as an insolvency practitioner to all creditors, debtors and other persons known to have an interest in the insolvency proceedings;
The insolvency practitioner must have given written notice of his intention to cease holding office as an insolvency practitioner to any other regulatory authorities, including the Financial Services Commission, as may be necessary;
The insolvency practitioner must have submitted all relevant documentation to the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Mauritius and/or the Financial Services Commission as may be required;
The insolvency practitioner must have taken all reasonable steps to inform any creditors, debtors and other persons known to have an interest in the insolvency proceedings of the ceasing of his office as an insolvency practitioner;
The insolvency practitioner must have obtained the necessary consents and approvals from all relevant authorities, including the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Mauritius and/or the Financial Services Commission, as may be necessary.

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

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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

Full name of Insolvency Practitioner [surname first, in block letters]
Date of ceasing to hold any office as an Insolvency Practitioner
State the nature of the office the Insolvency Practitioner last held and has now ceased to hold (State whether liquidator, receiver or administrator in a Voluntary Administration)
Application Date
Signature of Insolvency Practitioner

Need for the DocumentEdit

The File Notice of Ceasing to Hold Office as an Insolvency Practitioner in Mauritius is an important document that must be filed when an insolvency practitioner ceases to practice in Mauritius.
It is a legal requirement that all insolvency practitioners in Mauritius must file this notice to inform the relevant authorities of their resignation. This will enable creditors and other interested parties to be informed of the cessation of the insolvency practitioner’s services and to take the necessary steps to find a suitable replacement.
Furthermore, filing this notice ensures that the insolvency practitioner is held accountable for any actions taken during their tenure and allows the insolvency process to continue in an orderly manner.

Information which might helpEdit

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