Form 53B - General Proxy - Section 2 Companies (Amendment) Act 1990

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need to appoint someone to represent you in court for company matters
• • Use this form if you cannot attend court proceedings in person
• • Use this form when you want to grant specific powers to a representative
• • Use this form for proceedings specifically under Section 2 of the Companies (Amendment) Act 1990
• • Do not use this form for non-company court proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Proxy forms should generally be submitted at least 7 days before the court date to allow processing time, though urgent cases may require immediate submission with appropriate documentation.

Before you submit

• • All sections completed with accurate information
• • Signature properly witnessed and signed
• • Correct court office identified
• • Current form version used
• • All required identification numbers included
• • Scope of authority clearly defined
• • Copy retained for personal records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the latest version of Form 53B from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about yourself and your representative
3. 3Clearly define the scope of authority being granted
4. 4Sign the form in the presence of a witness who must also sign
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office handling your case
6. 6Keep a copy for your records
7. 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt and processing

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to proceedings under Section 2 of the Companies (Amendment) Act 1990
• • The proxy's authority is limited to what is explicitly stated in the form
• • The form may not be accepted if submitted too close to the court date
• • Digital submission options may be limited depending on the court
• • The form does not replace the need to attend court unless specifically authorized