Liquidation of a non-commercial organisation and removal of its information from the state register of self-regulatory organisations are not the same process. Removal ends the organisation’s activity as an SRO; termination of the legal entity itself is governed by liquidation or reorganisation rules and, where applicable, sector-specific legislation.
Short answer. This is not merely an application for removal. The grounds, regulated field, corporate decision, specialist register, creditor matters and compensation-fund rules, where applicable, all need to be checked.
Processes that must be distinguished
| Process | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Removal from the SRO register | Termination of a non-commercial organisation’s activity as an SRO under Article 21 of Federal Law No. 315-FZ |
| Liquidation of the legal entity | Termination of the organisation itself once the procedure is completed and a record is made in the legal-entity register |
| Reorganisation | A change to the entity’s structure; the effect on SRO status depends on special rules |
Grounds for removal from the SRO register
Article 21 of Federal Law No. 315-FZ lists, among other grounds, the SRO’s own application, liquidation or reorganisation of the non-commercial organisation, and a final court decision. The law also regulates non-compliance with mandatory requirements. Construction, valuation, insolvency and other SROs may be subject to additional sector-specific rules and authorities.
Practical sequence
- Identify the type of SRO and applicable special rules. The general law does not replace sector regulation.
- Check registers and corporate records. Confirm current status, charter documents, decisions, membership, obligations and assets.
- Select the legal procedure. Register removal, voluntary liquidation, reorganisation and litigation have different paths and consequences.
- Assess members’ and third parties’ interests. Contracts, outstanding obligations, creditors and compensation-fund assets need particular attention where relevant.
- Verify final entries. Check both the legal-entity register and the relevant SRO register rather than relying only on an internal decision.