No.45 Return of Final Winding Up Meetings

What this form is for

• • Use when the final winding‑up meeting has been held and all assets have been distributed.
• • Do not use for interim or creditor‑only meetings – those have separate returns.
• • If the court orders a different filing schedule, follow the order instead of the 28‑day rule.
• • Applicable to both voluntary and compulsory liquidations.
• • Only the liquidator or official receiver may complete this form.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The return must be lodged within 28 days after the final winding‑up meeting, unless the court has granted an extension.

Before you submit

• • Minutes of the final meeting are complete and signed.
• • Final accounts and distribution schedule are attached.
• • All figures are double‑checked for accuracy.
• • Form is signed by the liquidator or official receiver.
• • Correct court registry details are entered.
• • Copy of the filing receipt is saved.
• • Deadline date is noted on the filing log.

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare final meeting minutes and supporting documents.
2. 2Download the latest Form No.45 from the Courts Service portal.
3. 3Enter meeting date, resolutions, and distribution details.
4. 4Sign the form and attach required documents.
5. 5Submit by post or upload via the online filing system.
6. 6Record the filing reference number and receipt date.
7. 7Monitor for any court acknowledgment or further instructions.

Known limitations

• • Form is only for final meetings; using it for interim meetings will be rejected.
• • Online filing may not be available for all courts.
• • No automatic validation of financial totals – liquidator must verify.
• • The form does not include a field for electronic signatures in all jurisdictions.