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Form No.23 Statement of Affairs
Form No.23 Statement of Affairs is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to give a detailed snapshot of a person’s or company’s assets and liabilities. It is typically required in insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.23 Statement of Affairs
Form No.23 Statement of Affairs is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to give a detailed snapshot of a person’s or company’s assets and liabilities. It is typically required in insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings.
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- 2Leaving assets undisclosed
- 3Mis‑calculating total liabilities
- 4Submitting an incomplete form
- 5Using outdated version of the form
Plain English
Think of this form as a balance sheet you fill out for the court. It lists everything you own and everything you owe, so the court can see your financial position. You’ll need to be honest and thorough to avoid delays.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The Statement of Affairs must be filed with the bankruptcy or winding‑up petition, or within the time limit the court sets after the petition is lodged (usually within 14 days).
- 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 when applying for personal bankruptcy (Part I).
- Use when a company is applying for winding‑up by the court.
- Use if the court orders a Statement of Affairs during a civil case involving debts.
- Do not use for tax assessments – that is a Revenue matter.
- Do not use for simple debt repayment plans outside court supervision.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Personal debt settlement
Simpler, no court filing
✓ Verify you are not in formal insolvency.
Company liquidation
Specific to corporate assets
✓ Use only for companies, not individuals.
Form No.24 (Company Liquidation Statement)
Court‑ordered payment plan
For structured repayment, not full bankruptcy
✓ Ensure you have court approval first.
Form No.25 (Payment Plan Statement)
Deadline or filing window
The Statement of Affairs must be filed with the bankruptcy or winding‑up petition, or within the time limit the court sets after the petition is lodged (usually within 14 days).
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed in full.
- 2All monetary totals add up correctly.
- 3Supporting documents attached and clearly labelled.
- 4Form signed and dated by the applicant.
- 5If filing electronically, PDF is{
- 6 not corrupted.
- 7Check that the correct court registry is selected.
- 8Retain a copy of the receipt or acknowledgement.
- 9Confirm any filing fee has been paid.
- 10Cross‑check that you are using the latest version of Form No.23.
- 11Ensure any witnesses or co‑applic
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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->Form No.23 is currently the latest version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number and date on the first page.
- Check for any new attachment requirements introduced in 2023.
- Verify that the electronic filing option is available for your court.
- Review the signature block for any updated witness requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
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