The Companies Registration Office (CRO) has introduced new rules for Identified Person Number (IPN) applications. What is an Identified Person Number (IPN)? Anyone acting as a director or ultimate beneficial owner of an Irish‑registered company must have a unique identifier in order to make certain filings with the CRO: All directors of Irish companies need to [...]
Despite the legislative change in July 2025, which introduced new rules limiting the loss of audit exemption for small, micro or dormant Irish companies, Irish companies are continuing to make District Court applications under section 343 of the Companies Act 2014 in significant numbers. Audit Exemption: What Changed in 2025? Under the previous rules, one late [...]
The Companies Registration Office (CRO) recently held its latest Stakeholders’ Meeting, sharing a number of useful updates for anyone involved in running or supporting companies in Ireland, Here is a summary of some of the points discussed: Company Formations on the Rise There has been a notable increase in new company registrations in Ireland. Formation numbers [...]
Whether you are a business owner or advisor, ensuring company secretarial compliance is a crucial part of operating a company and involves navigating a broad spectrum of areas and tasks. This responsibility includes filing annual returns, maintaining statutory registers and ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards, among other duties. Given the complexity and importance of these [...]
What to do with Dormant Companies? With the Companies Registration Office (CRO) set to re-commence their involuntary strike off regime, it's crucial for companies to stay vigilant. Even a single late annual return could put a company at risk of strike-off. Prompt action is essential to prevent possible enforcement by the CRO. Dormant companies are still [...]