SECTION O - CONNECTION BETWEEN DEBTOR AND FORUM

(a) In relation to each type of insolvency procedure available in the legal system of this economy, what connection must there be between the debtor organization and the law of the forum?

 

In relation to each type of insolvency procedure available in the legal system of this economy, what connection must there be between the debtor organization and the law of the forum? (for example which of the following requirements, if any, must be satisfied in order for an insolvency procedure to be initiated in relation to a corporate debtor in your economy:

- principal residence of debtor;

- domicile of the debtor;

- nationality of the debtor;

- personal whereabouts at the material time;

- location of principal place of business;

- location of a place of business, branch or agency;

- location of assets of debtor;

- place where transaction or event took place which gave rise to liability;

- place where payment, discharge or performance of liability is due to take place.)

Jurisdiction is governed by location of the registered office and place where cause of action or part thereof arose and in respect of immovable property by location of the same.

Are any other requirements imposed in relation to a connection between the debtor and the forum before an insolvency procedure may be initiated? If so, briefly describe these requirements.

No.

(b) Are any particular rules or conditions imposed in the legal system of this economy regarding the opening or commencement of an insolvency procedure in cases where the connection between the debtor and the forum is limited to only one of the factors mentioned in (a) above?

 

In the case of proceedings governed by the Ordinance jurisdiction is limited to a place where registered office is located. In a suit for recovery any one of the factors mentioned in the response to (a) above is sufficient for claiming jurisdiction.