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Form No.11 Advertisement of Order to Wind up
Form No.11 – Advertisement of Order to Wind up is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to publish a court order that a company or partnership is to be wound up. It is filed after a winding‑up order has been made by the High Court or Circuit Court.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.11 Advertisement of Order to Wind up
Form No.11 – Advertisement of Order to Wind up is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to publish a court order that a company or partnership is to be wound up. It is filed after a winding‑up order has been made by the High Court or Circuit Court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the certified copy of the winding‑up order.
- 2Missing the CRO number or entering it incorrectly
- 3Failing to attach the certified court order
- 4Sending the form to the wrong court registry
- 5Using an outdated Gazette notice template
Plain English
When a court decides a business must be closed down, the order has to be advertised in the official Gazette. This form tells the court you are ready to place that notice. It is a simple paperwork step that follows the court hearing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The advertisement must be lodged within 14 days of the winding‑up order, otherwise the court may impose a fine or delay the winding‑up process.
- 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 High Court or Circuit Court issues a winding‑up order for a company.
- When you need to place the statutory advertisement in the Official Gazette.
- When you are the appointed liquidator or court‑appointed receiver.
- Instead of Form No.10, which is used for voluntary liquidation notices.
- When the order relates to a company, not a partnership (different form applies).
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Use this form or another form?
Voluntary liquidation
Used for voluntary winding‑up notices
✓ Verify the liquidation type first
Bankruptcy of an individual
Bankruptcy order advertisement
✓ Use the personal bankruptcy form
Company under receivership
Receivership notice
✓ Confirm receivership status before filing
Deadline or filing window
The advertisement must be lodged within 14 days of the winding‑up order, otherwise the court may impose a fine or delay the winding‑up process.
Before you submit
- 1Company name matches the order exactly.
- 2Correct CRO registration number entered.
- 3Court order reference number is accurate.
- 4Date of order is correctly typed.
- 5Liquidator’s signature and contact details are present.
- 6Certified copy of the winding‑up order attached.
- 7Form printed on A4 paper, legible and unaltered.
- 8Chosen delivery method (recorded post or e‑filing) is confirmed.
- 9Receipt or acknowledgment saved for records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.11 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the PDF editor.
- 3Sign and date the form as the liquidator.
- 4Attach a certified copy of the court’s winding‑up order.
- 5Package the documents and send by recorded delivery to the High Court Registry or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain and store the filing receipt or acknowledgement.
- 7Monitor the Official Gazette for the published notice.
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts winding‑up orders for companies, not partnerships.
- 2Electronic submission may not be available for all court districts.
- 3No automatic validation of CRO number; must be checked manually.
- 4The form does not include a fee schedule; separate payment may be 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.11 is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains valid. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the required signature block matches the current template.
- Verify that the Gazette notice wording aligns with the latest guidelines.
- Ensure the e‑filing portal accepts the PDF version of the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose (advertising winding‑up order) inferred from form namenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFiling location (High Court Registry) inferred from typical court proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRC14‑day filing window inferred from general winding‑up rulesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature and attachment requirements inferred from similar court formsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.10 (voluntary liquidation) with Form No.11.
Leaving the court order reference blank.
Using an unofficial Gazette template.
Sending the form to the wrong court office.
Failing to include the liquidator’s contact details.
Assuming e‑filing is mandatory when post is still accepted.
Not checking the latest version date on the form.
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