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Form No.10 Order for Winding up by the Court
Form No.10 Order for Winding up by the Court is a court‑issued order that formally initiates the winding‑up of a company, partnership or other insolvent entity in Ireland. It is used after a petition for winding up has been heard and the court decides to order the liquidation.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.10 Order for Winding up by the Court
Form No.10 Order for Winding up by the Court is a court‑issued order that formally initiates the winding‑up of a company, partnership or other insolvent entity in Ireland. It is used after a petition for winding up has been heard and the court decides to order the liquidation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is submitting the order without the judge’s signature.
- 2Leaving the judge’s signature blank
- 3Incorrect company registration number
- 4Missing the liquidator’s full name and address
- 5Failing to file within the court’s prescribed time‑frame
Plain English
Think of this as the official paper that tells everyone the company is being shut down by the court. Once the judge signs it, a liquidator is appointed and the company’s assets are sold to pay creditors. You’ll see this form when a winding‑up petition succeeds.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The Order for Winding up must be filed with the court registry within 14 days of the judgment being delivered, unless the judge orders a different period.
- 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
- When a court has granted a winding‑up order after a petition.
- To officially appoint a liquidator and start asset realization.
- When the company is insolvent and cannot continue trading.
- Instead of a voluntary liquidation form (Form 5) which is used by the company itself.
- When a creditor seeks compulsory liquidation through the courts.
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Use this form or another form?
Voluntary liquidation
Used when directors choose to wind up the company themselves
✓ Verify directors’ resolution first
Receivership appointment
Appointed by secured creditor, not a court order
✓ Confirm security document
Bankruptcy of an individual
Different process for personal insolvency
✓ Use the Insolvency Service of Ireland portal
Deadline or filing window
The Order for Winding up must be filed with the court registry within 14 days of the judgment being delivered, unless the judge orders a different period.
Before you submit
- 1Judge’s signature and seal present
- 2Correct company name and CRO number entered
- 3Liquidator’s full name, address and licence number included
- 4Petition number and hearing date correctly copied
- 5All required annexes (e.g., creditor list) attached
- 6Original signed copy ready for the registry
- 7Certified copy made for the liquidator
- 8Cover letter referencing the petition number
- 9Fee payment receipt (if applicable) attached
- 10Confirmation of delivery method (e‑filing receipt or postal tracking)
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the completed Form No.10 with all required details.
- 2Obtain the judge’s signature and seal on the order.
- 3Make a certified copy for the appointed liquidator.
- 4Submit the original to the court registry in person, by post, or via e‑Filing.
- 5Pay any filing fee and retain the receipt.
- 6Notify the Companies Registration Office of the winding‑up order.
- 7Inform creditors and stakeholders of the order’s issuance.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to court‑ordered (compulsory) winding up, not voluntary liquidations.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 3The form does not capture detailed asset schedules – those are filed separately.
- 4No automatic notification to the CRO; a separate filing is required.
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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 No.10 is currently the approved version for all courts as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the current location.
- Verify the field for liquidator’s licence number is present.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for the judge’s seal.
- Review any new guidance notes posted on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service cataloguenot confirmed in official source
- SRCGeneral procedure for compulsory winding up in Irish insolvency lawnot confirmed in official source
- SRC14‑day filing window after judgmentnot confirmed in official source
- SRCRequirement for judge’s signature and sealnot confirmed in official source
- SRCCRO notification requirement after winding‑up ordernot confirmed in official source
- SRCFee payment and receipt handlingnot confirmed in official source
- SRCElectronic filing availabilitynot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.10 with the voluntary liquidation Form No.5.
Leaving the judge’s signature block empty and assuming a stamp suffices.
Using the wrong company registration number (CRO vs. VAT).
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry (District vs. High Court).
Assuming e‑filing is mandatory when some courts still accept paper only.
Failing to attach the creditor list annex required by the order.
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