Getting started
How to register a company in Ireland
A practical checklist from your first company-name idea to incorporation and the filings that follow.
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Better beginnings.
Practical guides for founders. Understand the requirements, compare your options and plan what happens next.
Costs & packages
Company formation in Ireland: costs explained
Understand the upfront package price, what it includes and the costs to plan for after incorporation.
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Non-resident company formation in Ireland
Living outside Ireland does not prevent you from forming a company. Start with the director residency and address requirements.
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Section 137 bond: an Irish director requirement
What to prepare when your proposed company has no director resident in the European Economic Area.
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Choosing and checking an Irish company name
A clear name is a good start. Similarity, restricted words and final CRO approval still matter.
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CRO Form A1: your incorporation checklist
The information to collect before your Irish company incorporation application is prepared.
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Registered office address in Ireland
Your company’s official Irish address is an incorporation requirement, not just a marketing detail.
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Your first annual return in Ireland
Put the first CRO return on your calendar as soon as your company is incorporated.
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RBO registration after Irish incorporation
Beneficial ownership registration is a separate step from forming your company with the CRO.
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PPSN and IPN for Irish company directors
Check the identification route early so it does not delay your formation application.
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Sole trader or limited company in Ireland?
Compare the practical differences before choosing to incorporate.
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Company secretary requirements in Ireland
Understand the secretary role before appointing officers for your new company.
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Tax registration after Irish incorporation
CRO incorporation and Revenue registration are separate steps. Plan both before you start trading.
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Irish company types: LTD, DAC and CLG
Choose a company structure that matches how your organisation will operate.
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Business name registration in Ireland
A business name and a limited company are different registrations.
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