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Form 93B.2 Affidavit Supporting Application For Order Extending The Time In Which Annual Return May Be Delivered To The Registrar Of Companies
This form is an Affidavit supporting a request to the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically applies when a company needs extra time to file its Annual Return with the Registrar of Companies (CRO).
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 93B.2 Affidavit Supporting Application For Order Extending The Time In Which Annual Return May Be Delivered To The Registrar Of Companies
This form is an Affidavit supporting a request to the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically applies when a company needs extra time to file its Annual Return with the Registrar of Companies (CRO).
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to swear or affirm this document before a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths.
- 2Failing to attach proof of the original filing deadline.
- 3Not properly swearing the affidavit (signing under oath).
- 4Incorrectly identifying the company's CRO registration number.
- 5Submitting it without a clear explanation for the delay.
Plain English
Think of this as a sworn statement you give to the courts. You use it when your company misses the deadline for filing its annual paperwork with the CRO in Ireland. This document asks the court to grant you more time.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This is needed when the standard Annual Return submission date has been missed or is imminent.
- 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
- You need this form when your company cannot meet the standard deadline for submitting its Annual Return to the CRO.
- Use it specifically when applying for an 'Order Extending Time'—not just a general extension request.
- This affidavit supports that application, meaning you are swearing under oath that you need the extra time.
- It relates directly to your company's filing obligations with the Registrar of Companies (CRO).
- Do not use this if you are simply late; use it when you formally require a court order for delay.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Company is just slightly late
You need to show the judge *why* you are late, not just say 'we are'.
✓ Check if your company requires an affidavit.
CRO Annual Return Form (or related form)
You are changing directors but also need time for the return
The affidavit justifies why the director changes can't be filed with the return on time.
✓ Ensure both sets of forms are complete.
93B.2 Affidavit + Director Change Forms
The CRO system flags a missing filing deadline
This is your formal response to the system notification requesting an extension.
✓ Confirm the exact date the system flagged as overdue.
You need to change the company name and extend time
You must prove you need extra time *after* deciding on a new name.
✓ Verify the proposed new name is available via CRO portal.
93B.2 Affidavit + Name Change Forms
Deadline or filing window
This is needed when the standard Annual Return submission date has been missed or is imminent.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all sections completely; leave no boxes blank if possible.
- 2Ensure the company name and number match exactly what is registered with the CRO.
- 3Sign the affidavit in ink (if printing) or ensure clear electronic signature capture.
- 4Have the sworn/witnessed section completed by an authorized person (e.g., solicitor, Commissioner for Oaths).
- 5Attach any supporting documents proving the need for extension (e.g., proof of delay cause).
- 6Confirm you are submitting it to the correct court registry handling CRO matters.
- 7Double-check the date the affidavit is being sworn/dated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all personal and company details on Form 93B.2.
- 2Attach evidence explaining *why* the extension is necessary (e.g., audit delays, administrative issues).
- 3Have a witness swear the affidavit in your presence.
- 4Submit the signed form to the relevant Courts Service of Ireland office or via the designated online portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your company records.
- 6If submitting electronically, confirm successful upload and receipt confirmation.
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests an extension; it does not grant the extension itself—a judge must sign off on it.
- 2It does not guarantee the court will grant the requested period of time.
- 3The required supporting evidence must directly relate to why the Annual Return is late.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The maximum extension period allowed by this specific form submission is not stated.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the specific affidavit needed to ask a court for more time filing your Annual Return with the Registrar of Companies (CRO). Its current status is not confirmed in the official source, but it remains the designated form 93B.2.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the current date/year listed at the top of the form.
- Check if there are any amendments noted regarding electronic filing requirements.
- Verify that the specific reference to 'Registrar of Companies' remains correct.
- Ensure the signature block matches the required signatory (e.g., Director, Company Secretary).
- Look for updates concerning CRO portal integration or digital submission rules.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCAgency issuing the document: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 93B.2
- SRCOfficial Form Name Reference: Affidavit Supporting Application For Order Extending The Time In Which Annual Return May Be Delivered To The Registrar Of Companies
- SRCContextual Use: Company filing deadlines with CRO.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific court registry responsible for processing this form.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Application' vs. 'Affidavit': The form *is* the sworn statement supporting the application, not just a blank request.
Not knowing who to swear it before: It must be someone authorized by law (like a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths).
Assuming filing with CRO is enough: Filing with the Courts Service via this affidavit gets the *court's permission* first.
Mistaking the required extension period: Ensure the dates requested in the form match the actual delay you need.
Filing it without evidence: Submitting 93B.2 alone often isn't enough; the 'why' is critical.
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