No.12 Order Appointing a Liquidator

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

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Verify company registration number and legal name
• • Confirm proposed liquidator's qualifications and contact details
• • Ensure all required signatures are included
• • Check that the grounds for appointment are clearly stated
• • Verify court order reference number if applicable
• • Confirm correct fee payment or exemption status
• • Ensure all required supporting documents are attached

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form No.12 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate company and liquidator information
3. 3Prepare required supporting documents (court order, company registration, etc.)
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required fees or apply for fee exemption
6. 6Obtain a copy of the submitted form for your records
7. 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt and processing

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to company liquidation, not personal bankruptcy
• • The form must be accompanied by a court order for liquidation
• • The appointed liquidator must meet Irish legal qualification requirements
• • This form does not apply to voluntary liquidation processes
• • Digital submission options may be limited depending on the court