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Registered trustee

Read our Processes for registration of trustees (IGPS13) to learn about the application process to become a registered trustee in bankruptcy.

There is a fee to lodge an application to become registered.

To apply, complete our online Registration as a trustee form. You will need to supply the supporting documents that are listed on the form with your application.

Controlling trustee

Only a registered trustee, an eligible solicitor or the Official Trustee in bankruptcy can be appointed as a controlling trustee.

To find out more about who is eligible to be a controlling trustee, see: Controlling trustees’ roles and duties (IGPD12).

Section 49 of the Bankruptcy Regulations 2021 prescribes the circumstances in which a person other than a trustee (e.g. a solicitor) is ineligible to act as a controlling trustee.

For more information, see:

• Setting up a personal insolvency agreement (ORPS 4) 
• Involuntary cancellation of trustee registration (IGPS 8)

Registered debt agreement administrator

Read the below resources to learn about the eligibility requirements and application process to become a registered debt agreement administrator.

• Bankruptcy (Registration and Cancellation of Registration of a Debt Agreement Administrator) Guidelines 2020 (‘the Guidelines’)
• Processes for registration of debt agreement administrators (IGPS 4)

There is a fee to lodge an application to become registered.

To apply, complete the relevant online form below. You will need to supply the supporting documents that are listed on the form with your application.

• Form 24A Application for Registration as a Debt Agreement Administrator (Individual Person with Overall Management Responsibility)
• Form 24B Application for Registration as a Debt Agreement Administrator (Company)