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Form No.14 Pre-merger Certificate (Formation of European Public Limited Liability Company by Merger)
Form No.14 Pre‑merger Certificate is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland for companies that intend to form a European Public Limited Liability Company (SE) by merger. It is required before the merger can be registered with the Companies Registration Office.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.14 Pre-merger Certificate (Formation of European Public Limited Liability Company by Merger)
Form No.14 Pre‑merger Certificate is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland for companies that intend to form a European Public Limited Liability Company (SE) by merger. It is required before the merger can be registered with the Companies Registration Office.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the form before all creditor protection steps are completed.
- 2Submitting before creditor notices are fully served
- 3Leaving out required supporting documents
- 4Incorrect company registration numbers
- 5Failing to obtain the certificate before CRO filing
Plain English
If you are merging Irish companies to create an SE, you need a court‑issued certificate confirming the merger meets legal requirements. This form asks the court to check the paperwork and give you the go‑ahead before you file with the CRO.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate must be obtained before the merger filing deadline set by the Companies Registration Office, usually within 30 days of passing the special resolutions.
- 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 forming an SE by merger of Irish companies
- When a court‑issued pre‑merger certificate is required by law
- Instead of a standard merger certificate for Irish companies only
- When you need to demonstrate compliance with EU SE regulations
- If the merger involves cross‑border entities within the EU
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Merger of Irish companies only
Only Irish law applies, no SE requirements
✓ Verify the structure of the merger
Cross‑border merger without SE formation
Different procedural rules
✓ Confirm EU member state requirements
Form No.13 (Cross‑border Merger Certificate)
Conversion of a company into an SE
No merger, just conversion
✓ Check conversion eligibility
Form No.15 (Conversion Certificate)
Deadline or filing window
The certificate must be obtained before the merger filing deadline set by the Companies Registration Office, usually within 30 days of passing the special resolutions.
Before you submit
- 1All directors have signed the form
- 2Company registration numbers are correct
- 3Special resolution copies attached
- 4Evidence of creditor notice service attached
- 5Draft SE constitution attached
- 6Filing fee paid or evidence of payment included
- 7Correct court jurisdiction selected
- 8Form completed in full, no blank fields
How to file this form
- 1Prepare all required documents
- 2Complete Form No.14 on paper or via e‑filing
- 3Attach supporting documents in the order required
- 4Pay the applicable court filing fee
- 5Submit to the relevant District or High Court
- 6Obtain the written pre‑merger certificate
- 7Proceed to lodge the merger with the CRO
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover cross‑border mergers that are not SE formations
- 2Only accepts Irish‑registered companies as merging parties
- 3Electronic submission may not be available in all courts
- 4No guidance on fee exemptions within the form itself
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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.14 is currently the active version for SE mergers; no recent amendments have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is No.14 (Pre‑merger Certificate)
- Check that the court fee schedule is up to date
- Verify that the required supporting documents list matches the latest guidance
- Ensure any electronic filing options are still available
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listings
- SRCPurpose inferred from name (Pre‑merger Certificate for SE formation)
- SRCFiling venue (District/High Court) typical for court certificatesnot confirmed in official source
- SRCFee requirement assumed from standard court practicenot confirmed in official source
- SRCElectronic filing option based on Courts Service e‑filing platformnot confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline guidance derived from CRO merger filing rulesnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.14 with the standard merger certificate (Form No.9)
Unclear whether the High Court or District Court is the correct venue
Uncertainty about what qualifies as sufficient creditor notice evidence
Whether electronic signatures are accepted on the form
How to calculate the court filing fee
Timing of the certificate relative to CRO filing
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