Company Secretarial
Company Formation Service
Outsourced company formation in Ireland. We handle the documentation and compliance so you can start your business quickly and correctly.
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Jump to calculatorCompany Formation: Key Facts
- 1We handle the full process — from your company name and constitution to CRO registration.
- 2Most Irish companies are incorporated within 1–2 weeks once your documents are filed.
- 3We form limited companies (LTD) and companies limited by guarantee (CLG), for residents and non-residents.
- 4After formation you must file a beneficial ownership report (RBO) within 5 months and your first annual return after 6 months.
- 5We provide a registered office address if you do not have a suitable Irish address.
Overview
Outsourced Company Formation Services in Ireland
In Ireland, we help people become owners, shareholders and directors of a business. We simplify the complexity of company formation so you can start your business quickly and conveniently, saving time and effort on the procedures and documentation required to register a business in Ireland.
The registration itself is straightforward when handled correctly: once your constitution and Form A1 are filed with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), incorporation typically completes within 1–2 weeks. We prepare and lodge every document on your behalf and keep you updated at each step.
After incorporation there are a few fixed deadlines to remember. You must file a beneficial ownership report with the Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO) within 5 months, and your first annual return is due 6 months after incorporation — the only return that does not require accounts. Your company will also be taxed at Ireland's 12.5% corporation tax rate on trading profits.
We form both limited companies (LTD) and companies limited by guarantee (CLG), with guidance on company structure and compliance with Irish company law, for residents and non-residents. If you do not have a suitable Irish address, we can also provide a registered office address.
Quick Information
Ready to form your company?
An initial discovery call helps us understand where you stand and what you want from our engagement.
How Company Formation Works in Ireland
1
Choose and reserve your name
We check availability with the CRO and confirm your chosen company name is unique and compliant.
2
Prepare your constitution
We draft your company constitution for your chosen structure (LTD or CLG).
3
File with the CRO
We lodge your signed constitution and Form A1 with the CRO. Registration typically completes within 1–2 weeks.
4
Register for tax
We register your company for corporation tax, VAT and PAYE with Revenue.
5
Open a business bank account
We guide you through the AML documentation banks require for directors and beneficial owners.
6
Stay compliant
We file your RBO report within 5 months and your first annual return after 6 months.
Our Company Formation Services
Company Registration
We prepare your constitution and register your Irish company with the CRO on your behalf.
Compliant Foundations
Advice on company structure and full compliance with Irish company law.
LTD & CLG Formation
We form limited companies (LTD) and companies limited by guarantee (CLG).
Fast Setup
Most companies are incorporated within 1–2 weeks once documents are filed.
1–2
Weeks to Incorporate
5
Months to File RBO
12.5%
Corporation Tax Rate
21+
Years Experience
Useful Tools
Company Formation — CRO Fees
Estimate the public CRO statutory filing fees when incorporating a company.
- CRO incorporation fee
- Optional business name
- Professional fees quoted separately
Company Formation — CRO Fees
Estimate the public CRO statutory filing fees when incorporating a company.
CRO statutory fees only — professional and secretarial fees are quoted separately after a short discovery call.
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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Company Formation FAQs
How long does it take to form a company in Ireland?
Once your constitution and Form A1 are filed with the CRO, registration typically completes within 1–2 weeks. We prepare the documents and file on your behalf so the process runs smoothly.
How much does company formation cost?
The fee depends on your company type and any extras such as a registered office address. We quote a fixed fee after a short discovery call so there are no surprises.
Do you provide company formation for non-residents?
Yes. We regularly form Irish companies for non-residents and overseas founders, and we can provide a registered office address in Ireland where required.
What are my obligations after incorporation?
You must file a beneficial ownership report with the RBO within 5 months, and your first annual return is due 6 months after incorporation with no accounts required at that first filing. We handle both.
What types of companies can you form?
We form private limited companies (LTD) and companies limited by guarantee (CLG), advising on the structure that best fits your tax and legal position.
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Reviewed by Aonghus Sammin, Director and founder of Bradán Accountants — ACCA-certified accountants in Galway and Dublin.