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Form 5011: Appointment of a registered liquidator as provisional liquidator
Form 5011 is used to appoint a registered liquidator as a provisional liquidator for a company or other entity. It is required when a court or ASIC orders a provisional liquidation to protect the entity’s assets.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission Form 5011 - Appointment of a registered liquidator as provisional liquidator
Form 5011 is used to appoint a registered liquidator as a provisional liquidator for a company or other entity. It is required when a court or ASIC orders a provisional liquidation to protect the entity’s assets.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing the court order reference is a common error.
- 2Incorrect liquidator registration number
- 3Wrong entity name or ACN
- 4Failure to attach the court or ASIC order
- 5Late submission after the order date
Plain English
If a company is in trouble and a provisional liquidator is needed, this form tells ASIC who that liquidator is. It starts the legal process to keep the business’s assets safe while the matter is resolved.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form is lodged as soon as the court or ASIC issues the provisional liquidation order, usually within a few days of the order.
- 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
- A court has ordered provisional liquidation of a company or similar entity.
- ASIC has issued a direction to appoint a provisional liquidator.
- You need to name a registered liquidator to protect the entity’s assets.
- The appointment is temporary pending a final winding‑up decision.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Final winding‑up of a company
Different liquidation stage
✓ Verify the liquidation is final, not provisional
Not stated in the official source
Appointment of an administrator
Administration is a separate process
✓ Confirm you are not seeking administration
Not stated in the official source
Change of registered liquidator after appointment
Only for existing liquidators
✓ Ensure a provisional liquidator is already in place
Not stated in the official source
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed immediately after the provisional liquidation order, typically within a few business days. Delays can halt the liquidator’s powers.
Before you submit
- 1Identify the court or ASIC order that triggers provisional liquidation.
- 2Select a liquidator who is on ASIC’s register of liquidators.
- 3Enter the liquidator’s full name, registration number and contact details.
- 4Provide the exact legal name and ACN/ABN of the entity.
- 5Attach a certified copy of the court or ASIC order.
- 6Sign the form as an authorised officer of the entity.
- 7Include any required filing fee as indicated on the ASIC portal.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the court or ASIC order and liquidator’s registration details.
- 2Complete Form 5011 online via the ASIC portal or download a paper copy.
- 3Attach the supporting order and any additional documents.
- 4Pay any required filing fee through the ASIC payment gateway.
- 5Submit the form electronically or lodge the paper form with ASIC.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to provisional liquidation, not final winding‑up.
- 2Only a registered ASIC liquidator can be appointed.
- 3The form does not cover changes to an existing provisional liquidator.
- 4Fees and processing times are not listed on the form itself.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the liquidator’s registration details are up to date.
- Confirm the court or ASIC order reference is correctly entered.
- Verify the entity’s name and ACN/ABN match official records.
- Ensure any supporting documents are attached as required by the latest version.
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Sources
- SRCForm number 5011 is issued by ASIC.
- SRCForm title: Appointment of a registered liquidator as provisional liquidator.
- SRCPurpose: appoint a provisional liquidator after a court or ASIC order.
- SRCNo official source available to confirm specific fees.
- SRCNo official source available to confirm related form numbers.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source for any exact dates or penalties.
Common confusion points
Mixing up provisional liquidation with administration or receivership.
Leaving the liquidator’s registration number blank.
Submitting an outdated court order.
Using the form for a company that is already in final liquidation.
Failing to attach the required supporting documents.
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