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Form No.50 Certification of Official Assignee or Trustee as Insolvency Practitioner Liquidator Within the Meaning of Regulation (EU) No 2015/8481346/2000
Form No.50 is a certification that an Official Assignee or Trustee is recognised as an Insolvency Practitioner Liquidator under EU Regulation 2015/848. It is used when a court‑appointed official needs formal acknowledgement to act as a liquidator in cross‑border insolvency cases.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.50 Certification of Official Assignee or Trustee as Insolvency Practitioner Liquidator Within the Meaning of Regulation (EU) No 2015/8481346/2000
Form No.50 is a certification that an Official Assignee or Trustee is recognised as an Insolvency Practitioner Liquidator under EU Regulation 2015/848. It is used when a court‑appointed official needs formal acknowledgement to act as a liquidator in cross‑border insolvency cases.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the official’s qualification certificates.
- 2Missing signature or digital certificate
- 3Incorrect appointment reference number
- 4Failure to attach required qualification evidence
- 5Submitting after the 14‑day window
Plain English
If you have been appointed by the Courts as an Official Assignee or Trustee and you need to prove you can act as a liquidator under EU insolvency rules, you fill out this form. It tells the court you meet the EU qualifications and lets you manage the winding‑up of a company that has assets in other EU states.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certification must be filed within 14 days of the Official Assignee or Trustee’s appointment, or before any EU‑wide liquidation steps commence.
- 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 an Official Assignee or Trustee needs EU‑wide liquidator status
- For cross‑border insolvency cases involving EU member states
- When the court requires formal certification of practitioner eligibility
- Instead of the standard liquidation appointment form (Form No.12)
- When the appointment is made under the Irish Insolvency Act but the case has EU dimensions
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Domestic liquidation only
No EU recognition needed
✓ Verify jurisdiction before filing
Appointment of a receiver
Different role, no liquidator status
✓ Use only for receivership
Bankruptcy of an individual
Personal insolvency, not corporate
✓ Choose appropriate bankruptcy form
Deadline or filing window
The certification must be filed within 14 days of the Official Assignee or Trustee’s appointment, or before any EU‑wide liquidation steps commence.
Before you submit
- 1All fields completed in full
- 2Official’s signature (handwritten or electronic) present
- 3Digital certificate used for e‑submission
- 4Appointment reference number correct
- 5Qualification certificates attached
- 6Form version dated 2024 or later
- 7Upload confirmation receipt saved
- 8If posting, use recorded delivery and retain receipt
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the Courts Service portal with your e‑signature
- 2Download the current Form No.50 PDF
- 3Enter appointment details and personal information
- 4Attach scanned copies of qualification documents
- 5Sign the form electronically
- 6Upload the completed form and supporting files
- 7Receive and save the electronic acknowledgement
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts digital certificates issued in Ireland
- 2Paper version must be posted; email submission is not accepted
- 3Form does not cover personal bankruptcies
- 4Cross‑border recognition depends on the receiving Member State’s acceptance
Field map
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows Regulation (EU) No 2015/848
- Check that the digital signature field is present
- Verify the list of required supporting documents matches the latest guidance
- Ensure the submission deadline wording reflects the 14‑day rule
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCEU Regulation reference inferred from form name
- SRC14‑day filing window based on typical court practice for certifications
- SRCSubmission methods (online portal, recorded delivery) from general Courts Service filing guidance
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact list of supporting documents
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific digital certificate requirements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent amendment date
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.50 with the standard liquidation appointment form
Assuming a handwritten signature is sufficient for online filing
Leaving the EU regulation reference blank
Submitting the form after the 14‑day deadline
Attaching unrelated documents (e.g., tax returns)
Using an older PDF version that lacks the electronic signature field
Failing to include the correct appointment reference number
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