Note 01Route summary
We form and incorporate your Irish private company limited by shares (LTD) with the Companies Registration Office, from the first name check to the Certificate of Incorporation and company number.
Ref CFI-05, typed for the wall
Company formation & business setupFor employers
Company formation & incorporation
Your Irish private limited company, incorporated with the CRO and ready to trade, handled end to end.
LTD
Company type
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Directors
EUR 0
CRO online fee
0 to 3 wks
Typical setup
Folder 01. Route file, Company formation & incorporation
0 to 5 working days
Typical CRO turnaround to issue a Certificate of Incorporation for a private company limited by shares once a complete A1 form and constitution are filed online.
EEA director, bond needed
If none of your directors is resident in the EEA, the company must hold a Section 137 insurance bond of EUR 25,000 or prove a real economic link to Ireland.
What we'll do for you
Your Irish private limited company, incorporated with the CRO and ready to trade, handled end to end.
Ledger · Company formation & incorporation
Entry 01 · registered
Name check and structure
We confirm your proposed company name is available and compliant with CRO rules, and agree your directors, secretary and share split.
Allow1 to 3 days
Entry 02 · registered
Draft the constitution and A1
We prepare the company constitution and Form A1, capturing directors, secretary, shareholders, registered office and share capital.
Allow2 to 4 days
Entry 03 · registered
Sign and file with the CRO
Officers sign electronically and we submit the incorporation package online through CORE to the Companies Registration Office.
Allow1 to 2 days
Entry 04 · registered
Certificate of Incorporation
You receive the Certificate of Incorporation and company number, ready to open a bank account and register for tax.
Allow3 to 5 working days
Entry 05 · registered
Beneficial ownership and handover
We file your beneficial owners on the RBO register and hand over your constitution, share certificates and statutory registers.
AllowWithin 5 months
Balance · fee scoped to your situation
Price on request
We confirm a fixed fee before any work begins. The €70 Book Consultation cost is separate.
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Plaque 01 The wait
Online CRO incorporation is usually complete within 1 to 3 weeks.
Lodged with the fee
EUR 0
Queries handled for youTracked weeklyFigures are indicative
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full tank, official charges onlyEF
CRO incorporation fee (online A1 form)EUR 50Company constitution and formation serviceEUR 199Company sealEUR 35RBO beneficial ownership filingFree
Indicative setup cost, excluding an optional Section 137 bond and any registered office or secretarial retainers.
receipts, in the vitrine
CRO
EUR 50
Company
EUR 199
Company seal
EUR 35
3to 5 working d
Reserve the name properly
05 tipFive months to RBO
06 factEEA director, bond needed
07 not requiredOnline (CORE) versus paper incorporation
| Criteria | Online via CORE | Paper A1 |
|---|---|---|
| CRO filing fee | EUR 50 | EUR 100 |
| Certificate turnaround | 3 to 5 working days | Longer, queue-dependent |
| Constitution | Standard model constitution | Same, filed on paper |
| Officer signatures | Electronic | Wet signature |
| Best for | Almost every new company | Edge cases only |
Company name check and structure
1wk
Prepare A1 form and constitution
1wk
File with the CRO and receive certificate
1wk
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Name check and structure
Draft the constitution and A1
Sign and file with the CRO
Certificate of Incorporation
Beneficial ownership and handover
Proposed company name and a clear description of the business activityAt least one director, with an EEA-resident director or a Section 137 non-resident bond in placeA separate company secretary where there is only one directorA registered office address inside the StateShareholder names and the share split between themPhoto ID and proof of address for each director, secretary and beneficial ownerDetails of the beneficial owners for the RBO filing
Q01Do I need an EEA-resident director?
Yes. An Irish company needs at least one director resident in the EEA, or the company must hold a Section 137 non-resident director bond of EUR 25,000, or prove a real and continuous economic link to the State. We arrange the bond where none of your directors is EEA-resident.
Q02How long does incorporation take?
Online CRO incorporation is usually complete within 1 to 3 weeks. Once a complete A1 form and constitution are filed through CORE, the CRO typically issues the Certificate of Incorporation within 3 to 5 working days, subject to the current queue and how quickly officers sign.
Q03How much does it cost to incorporate?
The CRO online incorporation fee is EUR 50 for the Form A1, or EUR 100 if filed on paper. On top of that you should budget for the formation and constitution service, an optional company seal, and a Section 137 bond only where no director is EEA-resident.
Q04Can one person own and run the company?
Yes. A single-member LTD is allowed, but if there is only one director the company must appoint a different person or a corporate body as company secretary. We can fill the secretary role for you.
Q05What do I get at the end?
You receive the Certificate of Incorporation and company number, the signed constitution, your share certificates and statutory registers, and a completed RBO beneficial ownership filing. That package is what banks and Revenue expect to see.
OfficialEUR 50 online fee
CRO, Companies Registration Office
Check name availability rules and read the official requirements for incorporating an Irish company.
cro.ie
Do first~5 working days
CORE, online filing portal
Create an account and submit the Form A1 and constitution to incorporate your company online.
core.cro.ie
Guide
Registering for tax as a business
See which tax registrations your new company needs with Revenue once the CRO number issues.
revenue.ie
PortalFree
ROS, Revenue Online Service
Register the company for its tax heads electronically once incorporation is complete.
ros.ie
Guide
Starting a business, Citizens Information
Plain-English overview of the legal steps to set up a company in Ireland.
citizensinformation.ie
Guide9 permit types
Employment permits hub (DETE)
Review permit options early if the company will sponsor non-EEA staff, sponsorship needs a trading Irish entity.
enterprise.gov.ie
Note 02Booking note
You receive the Certificate of Incorporation and company number, the signed constitution, your share certificates and statutory registers, and a completed RBO beneficial ownership filing. That package is what banks and Revenue expect to see.
Ref VW-BOOK, typed for the wall
Figures on this page are indicative and depend on your circumstances and current DETE and ISD rules.