A certified valuer is someone who has professional training or an academic background in valuation. They usually offer certified valuation services for various purposes like business planning, investment, due diligence, or even litigation support. While they’re not IBBI registered, they are still trusted valuation consultants for companies that don’t need to follow specific regulatory compliance rules but want expert insights. Mostly startups and SMEs prefer them for their flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
IBBI-registered valuers are different. These professionals are approved by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India under specific rules made in 2017. To become a registered valuer, they’ve to pass a formal exam and need proper qualifications to be part of a Registered Valuer Organisation (RVO). Their valuation reports are fully valid for legal use, especially in cases involving M&A, IBC matters, share allotments, and other regulated matters.
Both may offer valuation services, but there’s a big gap in terms of recognition. Certified valuers can give expert opinions, but their reports aren’t acceptable where the law requires a registered valuer. IBBI-registered valuers, on the other hand, are legally recognised and their reports hold official value. So, picking the right one really depends on what you need the valuation for.
Certified valuers are suitable when you don’t need to file anything with the government. You might need them for internal planning, pitching to investors, or just to check your business value. These valuation experts have hands-on experience and can really help in strategy making. Their valuation reports are useful but not valid for legal purposes. So, use them when compliance isn’t the main concern.
Sometimes, you just can't skip hiring an IBBI-registered valuer. If your case falls under FEMA, the Companies Act, IBC, SEBI, etc., then it’s mandatory to get your valuation done by someone registered. That means things like mergers, demergers, foreign investments, insolvency resolution, and ESOPs all need proper professional valuation from a recognised registered valuer. Their reports are accepted by courts and regulators, so you don’t run into trouble later.
At Resurgent India, we offer both services, including certified valuers and IBBI-registered valuers, under one roof. Our valuation company has helped businesses across sectors with strategic and regulatory valuation needs. Whether you're looking for a business valuation, financial asset valuation, or startup fundraising support, our valuation consultants ensure impeccable quality and timely delivery. We combine domain expertise and experience with requisite compliance so you can focus on growth.
Knowing the difference between certified valuers and IBBI-registered valuers helps avoid confusion, cost, and compliance issues. Each plays a distinctive role. Just make sure you're choosing the right kind of expert for the job, because when valuation goes right, everything else follows.
