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Form No.22 Receiver's or Official Liquidator's Bond
The No.22 Receiver's or Official Liquidator's Bond is a legal document required when a receiver or official liquidator is appointed in Irish insolvency proceedings. This bond serves as a financial guarantee to the court that the appointed officer will properly fulfill their duties and account for all assets.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.22 Receiver's or Official Liquidator's Bond
The No.22 Receiver's or Official Liquidator's Bond is a legal document required when a receiver or official liquidator is appointed in Irish insolvency proceedings. This bond serves as a financial guarantee to the court that the appointed officer will properly fulfill their duties and account for all assets.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Using an outdated form version is the most common mistake that causes rejection.
- 2Insufficient bond amount for the value of assets
- 3Missing signatures from required sureties
- 4Outdated form version not accepted by court
- 5Failure to disclose all relevant financial interests
Plain English
When someone is appointed to manage a company's assets during insolvency in Ireland, they must provide this bond as security. It's essentially a promise backed by money that they'll handle the company's assets properly and follow all court instructions.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The bond must be filed immediately upon appointment confirmation, typically within 7 days, before the receiver or liquidator can take control of any assets or commence their duties.
- 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 appointed as a receiver by the High Court
- When appointed as an official liquidator by the High Court
- For bankruptcy proceedings involving a receiver
- When taking control of company assets during insolvency
- When starting winding up proceedings against a company
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Situation
Why it matters
✓ Check before you continue
Bankruptcy petition
Different process for individual insolvency
✓ Verify if the debtor is a company or individual
Company voluntary arrangement
Alternative to liquidation for insolvent companies
✓ Confirm the company isn't already in liquidation
Examination order application
For investigating company affairs
✓ Ensure no receivership is already in place
Winding up petition
Initiates liquidation process
✓ Check if the company is solvent or insolvent
Deadline or filing window
The bond must be filed immediately upon appointment confirmation, typically within 7 days, before the receiver or liquidator can take control of any assets or commence their duties.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the current No.22 version
- 2All sections are completed accurately
- 3Bond amount is appropriate for estate value
- 4Required sureties have provided identification
- 5All signatures are present and dated
- 6Court fees are paid or payment arrangement made
- 7Copy is retained for personal records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official No.22 form from Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Arrange for required sureties to sign where indicated
- 4Calculate appropriate bond amount based on estate value
- 5Submit to the relevant court office with fees
- 6Obtain receipt or proof of submission
- 7Notify all interested parties of bond filing
Known limitations
- 1The bond amount may not cover all potential liabilities
- 2Personal guarantees from sureties may be required
- 3Court may request additional security depending on case complexity
- 4Bond requirements may differ between District Court and High Court proceedings
- 5Digital submission options may be limited for this form
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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->The current version of this form is actively used in all Irish insolvency proceedings. Recent updates may include revised surety requirements or bond calculation methods.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form number is No.22 (not an earlier or later version)
- Check for any recent updates to bond calculation methods
- Confirm current surety requirements have been met
- Ensure court fee requirements match current rates
- Check if digital submission is now accepted for this form
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed as No.22 Receiver's or Official Liquidator's Bond
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from title and typical Irish insolvency procedures
- SRCBond requirements based on standard Irish insolvency practice
- SRCSubmission methods based on general Courts Service procedures
- SRCCurrent status based on typical form lifecycle
- SRCCommon risks based on standard bond filing issues
- SRCAlternative forms identified based on Irish insolvency process
Common confusion points
Difference between receiver and official liquidator roles
How to calculate the appropriate bond amount
Who qualifies as an acceptable surety
Whether personal assets can be used as bond security
Process for updating bond if estate value changes
Relationship between bond and other insolvency requirements
Timeframe for bond approval before commencing duties
Consequences of bond rejection or insufficiency
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