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Practical guides on company formation, compliance, CRO filings, registered office requirements, VAT, and business setup in Ireland.
Every director of an Irish company must supply a PPSN or IPN to the CRO. Here is what each one is, how to get an IPN using Form VIF, and the April 2026 witnessing change.
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Not sure which formation route, documents or registrations you need? Our free company formation calculator maps out your Irish company setup step by step.
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A plain-English guide to voluntary strike-off in Ireland — the €150 asset and liability test, the Revenue letter of no objection, Form H15, the newspaper notice and timelines.
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Every new Irish company must file beneficial ownership details with the RBO within five months of incorporation. Learn who counts, what to submit, and the penalties for missing it.
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Registering a business name is not the same as registering a company. Learn what each gives you, what it costs at the CRO, and which one your business actually needs.
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A practical guide for non-resident founders who want to register an Irish company, including the EEA-resident director rule, Section 137 Bond, setup options, compliance steps and typical costs.
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A golden share can preserve control over specific company decisions while founders bring in investors or share ownership.
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Every company registered in Ireland must have a company secretary. This guide explains the role, the sole-director rule and the core duties.
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When is your Irish annual return (B1) due, how do you file it, and what happens if you’re late? A plain-English guide to CRO deadlines and penalties in 2026.
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The CRO rejects company names every day. Learn the distinctiveness rules and the checks to make before filing your Irish company name.
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The upfront formation fee is only part of the cost of setting up an Irish company. Here is the full picture, including ongoing compliance costs.
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VAT registration is driven by turnover, not by whether you are a sole trader or a company. Learn the 2026 thresholds, timing and registration process.
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A straightforward Irish company can be incorporated in a few working days. This guide explains what the CRO expects and what you need, in order.
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Registered office, virtual office and business address are not interchangeable. Learn which is legally required and when the others help.
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Should you register as a sole trader or set up a limited company? The answer depends on liability, tax, credibility and administration.
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A shelf company is already incorporated, has never traded and is ready to transfer. Learn when buying one still makes sense in Ireland.
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