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Form No.16 Notice of Meeting of Contributories Directed by the Court
Form No.16 Notice of Meeting of Contributories Directed by the Court is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court and interested parties about a meeting of contributories (shareholders) that the court has ordered. It is filed when the court directs a company to hold such a meeting.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.16 Notice of Meeting of Contributories Directed by the Court
Form No.16 Notice of Meeting of Contributories Directed by the Court is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court and interested parties about a meeting of contributories (shareholders) that the court has ordered. It is filed when the court directs a company to hold such a meeting.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the court order reference or attaching the wrong document.
- 2Missing the court‑specified filing deadline
- 3Incorrect court order reference
- 4Wrong meeting venue or date entered
- 5Failing to attach the court order
Plain English
If a court tells a company to call a shareholders' meeting, the company must complete this form to tell the court when and where the meeting will happen. It lets the court keep a record and lets shareholders know the details.
Submission Date
- Filing date: It must be filed as soon as the meeting is scheduled, typically within the timeframe set by the court order.
- 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 explicitly orders a meeting of contributories.
- When a company is in liquidation or receivership and the court controls the meeting.
- To provide the court with official notice of the meeting details.
- Instead of a private notice to shareholders, which is not sufficient for a court‑directed meeting.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Voluntary shareholders' meeting
No court direction required
✓ Use only if the company calls the meeting itself
Form No.5 (Notice of General Meeting)
Court‑ordered meeting of creditors
Different stakeholder group
✓ Use when creditors, not shareholders, are convened
Form No.17 (Notice of Meeting of Creditors)
Amending meeting details after filing
Original notice already filed
✓ Submit a corrected notice with clear reference to the original
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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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- Revision date
- 27/01/26
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