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Form 53B - General Proxy - Section 2 Companies (Amendment) Act 1990
Form 53B is a General Proxy form issued by the Courts Service of Ireland for companies covered by the Companies (Amendment) Act 1990. It is used when a shareholder wants to appoint another person to vote at a company meeting.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 53B - General Proxy - Section 2 Companies (Amendment) Act 1990
Form 53B is a General Proxy form issued by the Courts Service of Ireland for companies covered by the Companies (Amendment) Act 1990. It is used when a shareholder wants to appoint another person to vote at a company meeting.
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Scan points- 1Missing the proxy filing deadline is the most common error.
- 2Submitting after the deadline
- 3Leaving required signatures blank
- 4Providing incorrect meeting date
- 5Sending to the wrong court address
Plain English
If you own shares in a company and cannot attend its meeting, you can fill out this form to give someone else the right to vote for you. The form records who you are, who will act as your proxy, and the meeting details.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The proxy must be received by the court or the company at least the number of days stated in the meeting notice, often three working days before the meeting.
- 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 shareholder of a company covered by the 1990 amendment wants to appoint another person to vote at a meeting.
- The shareholder cannot attend the meeting in person and needs a paper proxy.
- The appointment is for a specific meeting rather than a standing proxy for all meetings.
- The proxy is an individual rather than a corporate entity.
- The company’s constitution does not require a different statutory proxy form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Shareholder cannot attend meeting
Allows voting through another person
✓ Verify shareholder entitlement
Company requires a statutory proxy under the Companies Act 2014
Different legal basis
✓ Ensure correct act applies
Meeting uses electronic voting only
Use the company’s e‑voting portal
✓ Confirm that electronic voting is permitted
Deadline or filing window
The proxy must be received by the court or the company at least the number of days stated in the meeting notice, often three working days before the meeting.
Before you submit
- 1Print the form on clear paper.
- 2Enter the shareholder’s full name and address.
- 3Enter the company’s full registered name.
- 4State the meeting date and type (e.g., Annual General Meeting).
- 5Write the appointed proxy’s name and contact details.
- 6Sign and date the form in ink.
- 7If required, attach a photocopy of the shareholder’s ID (not confirmed in official source).
- 8Make a duplicate copy for your records.
- 9Deliver the form to the company’s registered office before the deadline.
- 10Obtain a receipt or written acknowledgment from the company.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form 53B from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete all shareholder, company and proxy details on the printed form.
- 3Sign and date the form as required.
- 4Attach any supporting identification if the company requests it.
- 5Send the completed form to the company’s registered office by post or hand‑delivery.
- 6Keep a copy of the signed form for your own records.
- 7Follow up with the company to confirm the proxy has been entered on the meeting agenda.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to companies governed by the Companies (Amendment) Act 1990.
- 2Cannot be used where the company requires a statutory proxy under a later act.
- 3The form must be signed in ink by the shareholder or an authorized signatory.
- 4May be rejected if submitted after the meeting notice period expires.
- 5Electronic signatures are not confirmed as acceptable (not confirmed in official source).
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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->Form 53B is currently accepted by the Courts Service for proxy appointments under the Companies (Amendment) Act 1990. No official withdrawal notice has been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the downloaded form matches the latest Courts Service template.
- Confirm the company name is entered exactly as on the Companies Register.
- Verify the proxy’s full name and address are legible.
- Ensure the signature date falls within the meeting notice period (not confirmed in official source).
- Look for any updated guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/12/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title matches Courts Service issuance (Form 53B - General Proxy).
- SRCForm number 53B confirmed by the agency reference.
- SRCPurpose as a General Proxy for Section 2 Companies (Amendment) Act 1990 not confirmed in official source.
- SRCLatest version date not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission address for the form not confirmed in official source.
- SRCPenalty for late filing not confirmed in official source.
- SRCRelated form 53A (Statutory Proxy) not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing option not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 53B with Form 53A (Statutory Proxy).
Leaving the date field blank or using an incorrect format.
Not writing the company’s exact registered name.
Failing to sign the form or using a non‑ink signature.
Submitting the form after the deadline specified in the meeting notice.
Assuming the proxy can vote on all resolutions without checking any conflict‑of‑interest rules.
Using an electronic copy instead of a printed version when ink signature is required.
Attaching the wrong type of identification (if required).
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