93B.3 Order Extending The Time In Which Annual Return May Be Delivered To The Registrar Of Companies

What this form is for

• • When your company needs more time than legally allowed to file the annual return
• • If you anticipate missing the standard filing deadline due to circumstances beyond your control
• • When you need formal court approval to extend the filing period
• • If the CRO has already issued a warning about late filing
• • When you need to buy time to resolve issues with your annual return data

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Deadline or filing window

File this form at least 2-3 weeks before your original annual return deadline to allow sufficient processing time by the court.

Before you submit

• • Company registration number is correct
• • Current annual return deadline is accurately stated
• • Proposed extension period is reasonable
• • Supporting documentation is included
• • Form is fully completed and signed
• • Court fees are paid if required
• • Correct court office is identified for submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official 93B.3 form from the Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with company details and extension request
3. 3Prepare supporting documentation explaining why extension is needed
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required court fees
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
7. 7Follow up with the court if you haven't received a decision before your deadline

Known limitations

• • Extension is not guaranteed and will only be granted for valid reasons
• • The court may approve a shorter extension period than requested
• • This form does not exempt you from filing the annual return entirely
• • Extensions may not be granted for repeat late filings
• • The court has discretion to approve or deny the extension request