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Registered Valuer

Understanding the Role and Requirement of IBBI-Registered Valuers

A Registered Valuer is a professional specifically authorised under the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 to conduct valuations for defined purposes under the Companies Act and the IBC. For many statutory valuations, engaging anyone other than a Registered Valuer simply does not satisfy the legal requirement.

We work with and coordinate access to Registered Valuers across the three recognised asset classes, ensuring valuations required for share issuance, corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings, and other regulatory purposes are conducted by professionals with the correct registration and are properly documented.

Registered Valuer Coordination Services

Asset Class Identification

Determining which Registered Valuer asset class applies to your specific valuation requirement.

Valuer Appointment Coordination

Coordinating appointment of appropriately registered valuers for statutory and transaction purposes.

Valuation Report Documentation

Ensuring valuation reports meet the disclosure and documentation standards prescribed under applicable rules.

IBC-Specific Valuer Engagement

Coordinating dual valuer appointments required for fair value and liquidation value under CIRP regulations.

Regulatory Compliance Review

Reviewing whether a specific transaction or filing legally requires a Registered Valuer's report.

Valuation Standards Compliance

Ensuring valuations follow ICAI Valuation Standards or other applicable professional valuation standards.

The Three Registered Valuer Asset Classes

  • Land and Building: valuers registered specifically to value immovable property, including land, buildings, and structures
  • Plant and Machinery: valuers registered specifically to value industrial and other plant, machinery, and equipment
  • Securities or Financial Assets: valuers registered specifically to value shares, securities, and other financial assets
  • An individual or entity must register under the specific asset class relevant to the valuation being performed
  • Registration requires prescribed educational qualifications, experience, and passing the valuation examination conducted by IBBI-recognised bodies
  • Registered Valuers are governed by a code of conduct and are subject to disciplinary action by the IBBI for non-compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the Registered Valuer framework introduced?
The Registered Valuer framework was introduced under the Companies Act, 2013 and notified through the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017, to bring uniformity, professional standards, and accountability to valuations conducted for statutory purposes, replacing the earlier fragmented practice where various professionals conducted valuations without a common regulatory framework.
What qualifications are required to become a Registered Valuer?
Eligibility requirements vary by asset class but generally include a relevant professional or educational qualification (such as chartered accountancy, engineering, or a specified valuation-related degree), a minimum period of post-qualification experience, membership of a Registered Valuers Organisation, and passing the valuation examination conducted for the relevant asset class.
Can a single Registered Valuer value all three asset classes?
No. Registration is asset-class specific, so a valuer registered for land and building cannot conduct a valuation of plant and machinery or securities and financial assets without separately obtaining registration for that asset class, and companies should confirm the valuer's specific registration matches the asset being valued.
Is a Registered Valuer required for all company valuations?
No, only for valuations specifically mandated under statute to be conducted by a Registered Valuer — such as certain share issuances, corporate restructuring under Sections 230-232, and valuations required during CIRP or liquidation under the IBC — while other valuations, such as purely commercial fundraising valuations, may be conducted by other qualified professionals depending on investor requirements.
What happens if a valuation is conducted without a properly Registered Valuer where required?
A valuation report prepared by someone who is not a properly Registered Valuer for the required asset class may not satisfy the statutory requirement, potentially rendering the underlying corporate action, filing, or resolution plan step vulnerable to challenge, which is why confirming registration status before engagement is an important compliance check.

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We help you identify and coordinate with appropriately Registered Valuers for your statutory or transaction valuation requirement.

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