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Form No.22 Affidavit in Support of List of Contributories
The No.22 Affidavit in Support of List of Contributories is a sworn statement used in Irish court proceedings to verify a list of shareholders or members who may be liable to contribute to a company's assets during insolvency or liquidation. This form provides sworn evidence of the contributories' identities and addresses for the court.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.22 Affidavit in Support of List of Contributories
The No.22 Affidavit in Support of List of Contributories is a sworn statement used in Irish court proceedings to verify a list of shareholders or members who may be liable to contribute to a company's assets during insolvency or liquidation. This form provides sworn evidence of the contributories' identities and addresses for the court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to properly swear the affidavit before a commissioner for oaths or notary public.
- 2Incomplete list of contributories leading to legal challenges
- 3Incorrect addresses preventing proper notification
- 4Failure to properly swear the affidavit before a commissioner for oaths
- 5Outdated information about shareholdings
Plain English
This affidavit is like a sworn statement that confirms who the shareholders or members of a company are when the company is being wound up. It's used when someone needs to prove to the court who should be contacted about the company's debts and assets.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline for filing this affidavit, but it should be submitted promptly once the list of contributories has been compiled to avoid delays in the insolvency proceedings.
- 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 establishing the official list of contributories in a liquidation
- Required when distributing assets to shareholders after company insolvency
- Necessary when assessing liability of members for company debts
- Use when the court requires sworn evidence of contributories' details
- Required in both voluntary and court-appointed liquidation processes
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Use this form or another form?
Situation
Why it matters
✓ Check before you continue
Voluntary liquidation without court appointment
Different procedures apply for voluntary vs. court-appointed liquidations
✓ Confirm if the liquidation is court-supervised
Form A1 (Notice of Voluntary Winding Up)
Members' voluntary liquidation
Different requirements based on solvency declaration
✓ Verify the nature of the liquidation
Form A1 (Notice of Voluntary Winding Up)
Creditors' voluntary liquidation
Different procedures based on creditor involvement
✓ Confirm creditor approval requirements
Form A1 (Notice of Voluntary Winding Up)
Compulsory liquidation by court order
Required for court-supervised liquidations
✓ Ensure court order is obtained first
No.22 Affidavit in Support of List of Contributories
Company administration
Different procedures apply during administration
✓ Confirm if administration or liquidation applies
Form A1 (Notice of Appointment of Administrator)
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline for filing this affidavit, but it should be submitted promptly once the list of contributories has been compiled to avoid delays in the insolvency proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all contributories' names and addresses are accurate
- 2Confirm shareholding details match company records
- 3Ensure the affidavit is properly sworn before a commissioner for oaths
- 4Check that all required signatures are present
- 5Verify court reference number matches the insolvency case
- 6Prepare copies for all relevant parties
- 7Confirm submission method accepted by the court
How to file this form
- 1Compile complete and accurate list of contributories with details
- 2Complete the affidavit form with all required information
- 3Take the affidavit to a commissioner for oaths or notary public
- 4Have the affidavit sworn and witnessed properly
- 5File the original with the court handling the insolvency proceedings
- 6Serve copies on relevant parties as required
- 7Obtain proof of filing from the court
Known limitations
- 1This affidavit only establishes the list of contributories, it doesn't determine liability
- 2The form doesn't replace the need for other insolvency documentation
- 3Accuracy depends on available company records
- 4Doesn't address disputes about contributory status
- 5May need to be supplemented with additional evidence in complex cases
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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->This form remains in active use for insolvency proceedings in Ireland, though specific requirements may vary depending on the type of insolvency process.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify current version with the Courts Service website
- Check if recent insolvency law changes affect requirements
- Confirm if witness requirements have been updated
- Ensure formatting requirements match current guidelines
- Check if digital submission options are now available
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose: Inferred from 'contributories' term in insolvency context
- SRCFiling procedure: Standard Irish court affidavit process
- SRCWitness requirements: Standard for Irish affidavits
- SRCSubmission methods: General Irish court filing practices
- SRCLegal basis: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific deadlines: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCDigital submission options: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Difference between contributories and shareholders in different company types
When this affidavit is required versus other insolvency forms
Proper witnessing requirements for the affidavit
How to handle missing information about contributories
Whether to include former members who may still be liable
Process for updating the list after filing
Relationship to the Statement of Affairs in insolvency
Digital vs. paper submission requirements
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