Education and experience
Higher education and at least one year of qualifying managerial work.
Internship and exam
At least two years as an assistant and a passed theoretical examination.
SRO membership
Liability insurance, contributions and compliance with professional standards.
Eligibility requirements
| Requirement | Evidence | Point to check |
|---|---|---|
| Russian citizenship | Identity documents | Foreign citizenship alone does not confer the status |
| Higher education | Diploma | The law does not prescribe one exclusive subject |
| Managerial experience | Employment and supporting records | Not every job counts as a managerial post under Article 20 |
| Assistant internship | SRO completion records | The statutory baseline is at least two years |
| Theoretical examination | Examination record | Training and the examination are separate stages |
| SRO membership | SRO register and documents | Insurance, contributions and absence of statutory bars |
Step-by-step route
- Compare your education, managerial experience and background with Article 20.
- Select an examination-preparation programme and verify the education provider.
- Ask the chosen SRO for its current internship rules and document list.
- Complete the assistant internship and obtain formal confirmation.
- Pass the theoretical examination under Article 20.1.
- Choose one SRO and complete insurance, contribution and admission formalities.
- After acquiring status, participate in court appointment procedures for specific cases.
Training and examination
The examination is administered by a commission including representatives of an educational organisation and the supervisory authority. Preparation extends beyond a single insolvency statute and covers legal, financial, accounting and procedural topics. Completing a course is not the same as passing the theoretical examination.
An administrator who has not served in a bankruptcy case for more than three consecutive years must retake the examination under Article 20.1. Special debtor categories may involve additional qualifications.
Costs and professional risks
Prospective administrators should budget not only for training and internship but also SRO and compensation-fund contributions, mandatory liability insurance, electronic signatures, publications and administration. Income is not guaranteed. Appointment depends on a court procedure, while breaches may lead to damages, administrative sanctions or loss of SRO membership.
Read our guide to administrator SROs and the separate overview of administrator roles, rights and duties.
Frequently asked questions
Is a law degree mandatory?
No specific subject is prescribed; the statute requires higher education.
Can the internship be skipped?
No. Assistant internship is one of the mandatory membership conditions.
Is passing the exam enough?
No. All other requirements and membership in one SRO are also necessary.
Can an administrator belong to two SROs?
No. Membership is limited to one insolvency administrators’ SRO.
Does professional status automatically produce appointments?
No. A court must appoint the administrator for each bankruptcy procedure.
Official legal sources
Need to verify your professional route?
We can compare your documents and the chosen SRO’s rules with the current statutory requirements.
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