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Form No.12 Order Appointing a Liquidator
The No.12 Order Appointing a Liquidator is a formal court document used to officially appoint a liquidator for a company undergoing insolvency or liquidation proceedings in Ireland. This form is typically used when a court has determined that a company should be liquidated and needs an official liquidator to manage the process.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.12 Order Appointing a Liquidator
The No.12 Order Appointing a Liquidator is a formal court document used to officially appoint a liquidator for a company undergoing insolvency or liquidation proceedings in Ireland. This form is typically used when a court has determined that a company should be liquidated and needs an official liquidator to manage the process.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all liquidator details are accurate and up-to-date before submission.
- 2Incorrect liquidator information leading to appointment delays
- 3Missing supporting documents causing rejection
- 4Incorrect company registration details
- 5Failure to include proper grounds for appointment
Plain English
This form is the official way to ask a court to appoint someone (a liquidator) to take control of a company that's being closed down. The liquidator's job is to sell company assets and pay off creditors according to Irish law.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form once a liquidation order has been granted, but prompt submission is recommended to avoid delays in the liquidation 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
- Use this form when a court has ordered a company to be liquidated
- Use this form to appoint an official liquidator for an insolvent company
- Use this form for compulsory liquidation proceedings
- Do not use this form for voluntary liquidation (different forms apply)
- Do not use this form for administration proceedings
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Voluntary liquidation by members
Different legal process initiated by shareholders
✓ Check if the liquidation is voluntary or court-ordered
Form B1 (members' voluntary liquidation)
Voluntary liquidation by creditors
Different process initiated when creditors agree to liquidation
✓ Confirm whether directors or creditors initiated the process
Form B2 (creditors' voluntary liquidation)
Company administration
Different procedure to rescue rather than liquidate the company
✓ Determine if the company is being rescued or wound up
Form A1 (application for appointment of administrator)
Bankruptcy proceedings
Personal insolvency rather than company liquidation
✓ Confirm whether the entity is a company or individual
Receivership appointment
Different appointment process secured by creditors
✓ Check if the appointment is by secured creditors or court order
Deadline or filing window
There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form once a liquidation order has been granted, but prompt submission is recommended to avoid delays in the liquidation process.
Before you submit
- 1Verify company registration number and legal name
- 2Confirm proposed liquidator's qualifications and contact details
- 3Ensure all required signatures are included
- 4Check that the grounds for appointment are clearly stated
- 5Verify court order reference number if applicable
- 6Confirm correct fee payment or exemption status
- 7Ensure all required supporting documents are attached
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official Form No.12 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate company and liquidator information
- 3Prepare required supporting documents (court order, company registration, etc.)
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required fees or apply for fee exemption
- 6Obtain a copy of the submitted form for your records
- 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt and processing
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to company liquidation, not personal bankruptcy
- 2The form must be accompanied by a court order for liquidation
- 3The appointed liquidator must meet Irish legal qualification requirements
- 4This form does not apply to voluntary liquidation processes
- 5Digital submission options may be limited depending on the court
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the most current version of Form No.12
- Check if any recent changes to liquidation laws affect this form
- Confirm if digital submission options are now available
- Review if fee amounts or payment methods have changed
- Check if additional supporting documents are now required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from provided information
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name and Irish legal procedures
- SRCTypical use case inferred from standard liquidation processes
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Irish court procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current version status
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific fee amounts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Digital submission availability
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with voluntary liquidation forms (B1/B2)
Uncertainty about who qualifies as a liquidator in Ireland
Not understanding the difference between compulsory and voluntary liquidation
Confusion about required supporting documents
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction
Not knowing if fees apply or how to apply for exemption
Confusion about the timeline for liquidation after appointment
Misunderstanding the liquidator's powers and responsibilities
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