Did you know that insolvency practitioners play a vital role in assisting struggling businesses in Ghana? These professionals are licensed and specialized in managing the affairs of financially distressed individuals or businesses. They are often appointed to handle cases of bankruptcy, liquidation, or restructuring for insolvent entities, such as companies or individuals.
In Ghana, insolvency practitioners are regulated and licensed to handle insolvency matters within the country. Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors (“GARIA”), serves as a professional body leading corporate restructuring, business recovery, and insolvency advisory services in Ghana. The Office of the Registrar of Companies assists with the issuance of licences to insolvency practitioners, whilst GARIA serves as the regulatory authority overseeing the practice of insolvency practitioners.
GARIA offers individual membership to members of the Ghana Bar Association, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana, seasoned business executives, and business academia. Institutional members of GARIA are corporate bodies that contribute to GARIA’s activities, while Honorary members are recognized for their outstanding contributions to business recovery or restructuring in Ghana.
Overall, insolvency practitioners in Ghana play a critical role in facilitating the orderly resolution of financial distress. They help preserve value for creditors and other stakeholders while promoting economic stability and recovery in the country.