93B.1 Notice Of Application For Order Extending The Time In Which Annual Return May Be Delivered To The Registrar Of Companies

What this form is for

• • You need an extension because you cannot meet the standard deadline for submitting your Annual Return.
• • Your company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (CRO) in Ireland.
• • This form applies when you need a formal 'Order' from the court, not just an informal agreement.
• • Use this if the normal CRO submission window has closed or is about to close.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

This application must usually be made before the original deadline passes, or immediately after if a delay is unavoidable.

Before you submit

• • Ensure all sections of Form 93B.1 are completed, even if the answer is 'N/A'.
• • Attach a clear copy of your company's official registration documents.
• • State clearly *why* you need the extension (the reason for delay).
• • Provide the precise date you intend to deliver the Annual Return.
• • Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all required fields on Form 93B.1 accurately.
2. 2Gather supporting evidence explaining the need for the extension.
3. 3Submit the completed form through the designated channel (e.g., online via a portal or physically to the relevant Courts Service office).
4. 4Pay any associated filing fee, if applicable (check the accompanying guidance).
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form and proof of submission.

Known limitations

• • This application only requests an extension for the *Annual Return*, not necessarily other filings.
• • Granting this order is at the discretion of the Court, not guaranteed upon submission.
• • The requested date must be realistic based on your company's actual capacity to file.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There might be a specific fee amount listed only on the accompanying instruction sheet.