Company Secretarial
Annual Returns
Our skilled accountants file your annual return on time and accurately, avoiding penalties and loss of statutory audit.
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Jump to calculatorAnnual Returns: Key Facts
- 1All Irish businesses must submit an annual return to the CRO.
- 2The first annual return is due six months after incorporation.
- 3Late filing can lead to penalties and loss of audit exemption for two years.
- 4Our reminder service and rapid preparation keep you compliant on time.
Overview
Accurate, On-Time Annual Returns for the CRO
All Irish businesses are required to submit an annual return to the CRO. The first annual return is due six months after the date of incorporation, and financial statements are not required at that first filing.
If a signed annual return is not filed online with the CRO within 56 days of the Annual Return Date (ARD), it is deemed not provided to the Registrar. The resubmitted document is then treated as a fresh submission, potentially resulting in late filing penalties and the loss of audit exemption status for two years.
Our Annual Return Preparation Service files your annual return accurately and on time, and our Annual Return Reminder Service notifies you when your return is due so our specialists can complete it for you.
Quick Information
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An initial discovery call helps us understand where you stand and what you want from our engagement.
How We Help with Annual Returns
On-Time Filing
File your annual return accurately, avoiding late penalties.
Accurate Preparation
Our experts compile and file your return correctly.
Audit Exemption
Avoid loss of statutory audit exemption for two years.
Reminder Service
We notify you when your annual return is due.
56 Days
Filing Window
6 Mo
First Return Due
2 Yrs
Audit Exemption Risk
100%
Accurate Filing
Useful Tools
CRO Late Filing Penalty Calculator
Estimate the CRO penalty for filing an annual return late.
- €100 late filing fee
- €3 per day (capped)
- Loss of audit exemption risk
CRO Late Filing Penalty Calculator
Estimate the CRO penalty for filing an annual return late.
Late filing can also lead to the loss of audit exemption for two years.
These calculators provide estimates for guidance only and are not financial, tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds are for 2025 and may change. For advice specific to your circumstances, please contact our accountants.
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Annual Returns FAQs
When is my first annual return due?
The first annual return is due six months after incorporation, with no financial statements required at that first filing.
What happens if I file late?
If not filed online within 56 days of the Annual Return Date (ARD), it may be deemed not provided, leading to late penalties and potential loss of audit exemption.
Can I extend my annual return date?
There is an option to apply to the District Court to extend the ARD and then file on time, avoiding fines and loss of audit exemption.
Do you remind me when my return is due?
Yes, our Annual Return Reminder Service will notify you when your return is due.
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Reviewed by Aonghus Sammin, Director and founder of Bradán Accountants — ACCA-certified accountants in Galway and Dublin.