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Form 281: Notification of appointment of a receiver or receiver and manager
Form 281 notifies ASIC of the appointment of a receiver or receiver and manager over a company’s assets. It is used when a court, secured creditor or other authorised party appoints a receiver. The filing updates ASIC’s public register.
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Form Overview
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Form 281 - Notification of appointment of a receiver or receiver and manager
Form 281 notifies ASIC of the appointment of a receiver or receiver and manager over a company’s assets. It is used when a court, secured creditor or other authorised party appoints a receiver. The filing updates ASIC’s public register.
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Scan points- 1Often the appointment date is omitted.
- 2Omitting the appointment date
- 3Providing an incorrect company name
- 4Failing to sign the form
- 5Sending the form to the wrong ASIC address
Plain English
If a receiver has been appointed to take control of a business, ASIC needs to be told. This form records who the receiver is and when they start. It helps keep the official company records accurate. You can file it online or by post.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as the appointment takes effect. The exact filing deadline is Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a court appoints a receiver over a company's assets.
- When a secured creditor appoints a receiver.
- When an authorised party appoints a receiver or receiver‑and‑manager and ASIC must be updated.
- When the appointment changes control of the company's property.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Appointment of administrator
Administrators have different powers
✓ Verify whether the appointment is as administrator, not receiver
Appointment of liquidator
Liquidators wind up the company
✓ Confirm the appointment is for liquidation, not receivership
Change of company address
Updates company details on the register
✓ Use only for address changes, not receiver appointments
Deadline or filing window
File the notification promptly after appointment. No specific deadline is Not stated in the official source.
Before you submit
- 1Enter the full legal name of the company and its ACN.
- 2Provide the receiver's full name, address and contact details.
- 3Attach the court order or appointment notice.
- 4Sign the form as required.
- 5Include any required filing fee.
- 6Check that all mandatory fields are filled.
- 7Confirm the correct ASIC submission address or portal.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official appointment order for the receiver.
- 2Complete Form 281 with company and receiver details.
- 3Attach the appointment order and any supporting documents.
- 4Pay any applicable filing fee.
- 5Lodge the form online via the ASIC portal or mail it to ASIC.
- 6Retain the acknowledgment of receipt.
Known limitations
- 1The form only notifies ASIC; it does not replace court filing requirements.
- 2It cannot be used to appoint an administrator or liquidator.
- 3Fees, if any, are not listed on the form.
- 4The form does not affect the legal rights of creditors.
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Entity
2 items
The exact registered name of the company or business.
The Australian Company Number or Australian Business Number.
Change
2 items
What you are registering or notifying — for example, a change of director, address, or share structure.
The specific new details and the date the change took effect.
Authorisation
1 items
Signed or authorised by a director or authorised agent.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 281 is currently accepted by ASIC for notifying the appointment of a receiver or receiver and manager. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version matches the latest ASIC release.
- Check that the receiver's name and ACN/ABN are current.
- Verify the appointment date is correct.
- Ensure any required filing fee is identified.
- Review the supporting appointment document for completeness.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm title and number (Notification of appointment of a receiver or receiver and managerForm 281) match ASIC catalogue – confirmed.
- SRCPurpose inferred from form nameconfirmed.
- SRCExact filing fee amountnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific online portal URL for filingnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCPenalty for late or incorrect filingnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRelated form numbers for administrator or liquidator appointmentsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up a receiver with an administrator.
Omitting the court order attachment.
Using Form 281 for a liquidator appointment.
Entering an incorrect company ACN.
Missing the required signature.
Submitting to the wrong ASIC address or portal.
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