Who Is a Bankruptcy Administration Officer?

A bankruptcy administration officer is a person appointed under Article 223 of the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law.

Such appointments are made from lists established by regional expert boards. The registration process for these lists is carried out in accordance with the procedures and principles specified in the Regulation on Bankruptcy Administration Officers and Ministry announcements.

What Are the Requirements to Become a Bankruptcy Administration Officer?

Applicants must meet the qualifications specified in the relevant legislation.

The general application requirements are as follows:

• Being a Turkish citizen,

• Having full legal capacity,

• Not having been declared bankrupt,

• Not being prohibited from public service,

• Not having been dismissed from a profession or public office,

• Not being prohibited from practicing an art or professional activity,

• Having no provision in the legislation governing the profession actually practiced that prevents serving as a bankruptcy administration officer,

• Not having any affiliation or connection with terrorist organizations,

• Not having been convicted of the offenses specified in the legislation,

• Having at least five years of professional experience,

• Completing bankruptcy administration officer training.

These requirements are evaluated during the application process for inclusion on the list.

What Is the Educational Requirement?

The educational requirement for applications to become a bankruptcy administration officer is evaluated according to the applicant's professional status.

Lawyers, certified public accountants (Sworn-in Certified Public Accountants), and independent accountants and financial advisors must have graduated from an undergraduate-level higher education institution in Türkiye or from a foreign higher education institution whose equivalence has been recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

For applicants from professions other than these professional groups, graduation from an associate or undergraduate-level higher education institution in Türkiye or from a foreign higher education institution whose equivalence has been recognized by YÖK is required.

Is Basic Bankruptcy Administration Officer Training Mandatory?

Basic training is one of the key requirements for applying to become a bankruptcy administration officer.

Applicants must have completed 36 hours of basic bankruptcy administration officer training provided by training institutions whose lists are published by the Department of Expert Examination.

The basic training covers topics such as law, enforcement and bankruptcy law, business administration, economics, public finance, accounting, financial statements, crisis management, bankruptcy liquidation, and preparation of reports and official records.

Where Is the Application Submitted?

Applications to become a bankruptcy administration officer are submitted according to the schedule and procedures determined by the Ministry.

The application is submitted to the regional expert board responsible for the applicant's place of residence or the location where the applicant carries out their professional activity. Applications are submitted electronically through the Citizen Portal via e-Government.

Applications submitted in person, by mail, or through a representative are rejected without being reviewed. Applicants may not apply for registration on the lists of more than one regional expert board.

How Does the List Registration Process Work?

Applications are evaluated by the relevant regional expert board.

If it is determined that the applicant meets the requirements for registration on the list, the applicant is registered on the list of bankruptcy administration officers for three years. The resulting lists are announced on the official websites of the Department of Expert Examination and the regional expert boards.

The lists include information such as the bankruptcy administration officer's first and last name, field of expertise, profession, academic title, if any, affiliated regional expert board, and place of residence.

Is the Application Period for Bankruptcy Administration Officers Always Open?

Applications to become a bankruptcy administration officer are not continuously open.

Applications are accepted according to the schedule and procedures determined by the Ministry. Therefore, individuals wishing to apply should follow the latest announcements published by the Department of Expert Examination and the relevant regional expert boards.

What Should Be Considered Before Applying?

Before applying to become a bankruptcy administration officer, candidates should check their educational background, professional experience, training requirement, and whether there are any circumstances that would prevent them from applying.

Candidates should also review the application schedule, application location, required documents, electronic application procedures, and the list of training institutions through the latest official announcements.

In particular, the basic training requirement, five years of professional experience, and application documents are among the key points to consider during the list registration process.