List of Category 5 Liquidators

Below is a list persons authorised to be appointed a liquidator under Category 5 of Section 633 of the Companies Act 2014. Such individuals must also meet other legal requirements such as maintaining adequate indemnity against losses and claims that may arise and not having been an officer or employee of the company within the previous 24 months. The specific legislative requirements are set out in Sections 633, 634 and 635 of the Companies Act 2014.

IAASA’s role is in respect of Category 5 liquidators is limited to authorisation of certain individuals who applied to the Authority prior to 1 December 2017. IAASA does not have any ongoing supervisory or investigation role in respect of any liquidators.

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) supervises liquidators in the proper discharge of their duties. Complaints in respect of the performance of liquidators should be directed to the ODCE. Further details on ODCE’s functions are available here: 

The closing date for receipt of applications under Category 5 was 1 December 2017 and this category is now closed.