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Company Reports & Search

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How to Check an Irish Contractor or Subcontractor Before Hiring Them

Check an Irish contractor or subcontractor before hiring: verify the legal entity, review CRO records and use contract, insurance and payment controls.

4 Aug 202613 min read
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How to Credit-Check a New Irish Customer Before Offering Payment Terms

Credit-check a new Irish customer before offering payment terms: verify the legal entity, assess public filings and set credit controls proportionate to risk.

4 Aug 202613 min read
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How to Verify an Irish Company Before Paying an Invoice

Verify an Irish company before paying an invoice: match the legal entity, CRO number, contact and bank-change request, then use safe payment controls.

4 Aug 202612 min read
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Qualified Audit Opinions and Going-Concern Warnings Explained

Understand qualified audit opinions and going-concern disclosures in Irish company accounts, what they can indicate and how to review them in context.

4 Aug 202613 min read
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Abridged, Unaudited and Audit-Exempt Accounts: What Is the Difference?

Understand abridged, unaudited and audit-exempt Irish company accounts, what each term means and how to interpret the public financial record safely.

4 Aug 202613 min read
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What Do Negative Net Assets Mean in Irish Company Accounts?

Understand negative net assets in Irish company accounts, what the balance sheet shows, what it does not prove and how to assess the warning in context.

4 Aug 202612 min read
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Overdue Company Accounts: Warning Signs Before You Do Business

Spot overdue Irish company accounts, separate filing dates from financial periods and use the public record safely before offering credit or paying upfront.

4 Aug 202611 min read
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How to Read an Irish Company Report: Section-by-Section Guide

Learn how to read an Irish company report section by section: identity, status, directors, filings, charges and available financial information.

4 Aug 202610 min read
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What Information About an Irish Company Is Public?

See which Irish company information is public: legal identity, registered office, officers, filings and accounts—and what the register cannot reveal.

4 Aug 202611 min read
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CRO Compliance Guides

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Can You Search Irish Companies by Registered Address?

Learn how to research Irish companies by registered address, what a shared address can mean and why it does not prove common ownership or trading operations.

4 Aug 202610 min read
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How to Find Every Irish Company Connected to a Director

Find Irish companies connected to a director using public officer records. Learn how to search, verify name matches and assess the wider company history safely.

4 Aug 202611 min read
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How to Find the Previous Names of an Irish Company

Find an Irish company’s previous names using its CRO number, filing history and name-change records. Learn how to match the old name to the same legal entity.

4 Aug 202610 min read
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How to Check If an Irish Company Is Still Trading

Check whether an Irish company may still be trading. Understand what CRO status and filings prove, what they do not, and how to verify current activity safely.

4 Aug 202611 min read
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How to Check an Irish Company’s CRO Filing History

Check an Irish company’s CRO filing history and understand B1, B2, B10, accounts, charges and status notices before making a business decision.

4 Aug 202613 min read
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What Does “Strike-Off Listed” Mean for an Irish Company?

Learn what Strike-Off Listed means on an Irish company record, how it differs from Struck Off or Dissolved, what to verify and why urgent action may be needed.

4 Aug 202612 min read
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How to Check Whether an Irish Company Has Filed Its Latest Accounts

Check whether an Irish company filed its latest accounts. Find the newest CRO financial statements, read key dates and identify missing or overdue records.

4 Aug 202612 min read
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Company Search & Verification

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Company Formation & Types

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More Guides

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Does an Irish Company Need a Company Secretary?

Every Irish company needs a secretary. Learn who can act, the single-director LTD rule, core duties, qualifications and how to notify a change using Form B10.

25 Jul 20268 min read
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Best Irish Company Search Websites (2026 Comparison)

The best Irish company search sites compared: Businesses.ie (free), CRO CORE (€3.50/doc), Vision-net, SoloCheck, and OpenCorporates. Which to use and when.

20 May 20266 min read
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Where to Get Irish Company Reports in Ireland

Compare Irish company reports from Businesses.ie, CRO CORE, CRIF/Vision-net, SoloCheck and Irish Formations by price, contents and use case.

18 May 20268 min read
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CRO CORE vs Businesses.ie: Which Is Easier?

CRO CORE is the official filing system (€3.50 per document). Businesses.ie is a free search and reporting interface on top of the same data. When to use each.

16 May 20265 min read
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Vision-net vs SoloCheck vs Businesses.ie

Compare Vision-net, SoloCheck and Businesses.ie by report type, search access, pricing approach and the business checks each service supports.

15 May 20266 min read
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How to Download Irish Company Accounts (CRO Filings)

Download Irish company financial statements from core.cro.ie for €3.50 per filing. Step-by-step guide to finding the latest annual return and accounts.

14 May 20265 min read
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How to File a B1 Annual Return in Ireland (Step-by-Step Guide)

File an Irish B1 annual return through CORE. Understand the €20 fee, 56-day filing window, financial statements and late-filing penalties.

15 Apr 20267 min read
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What Happens If You Miss Your CRO Annual Return Deadline?

A late CRO annual return incurs an initial €100 fee plus €3 per day, capped at €1,200. Learn the current audit-exemption and strike-off consequences.

14 Apr 20268 min read
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How to Find Your Company's Annual Return Date (ARD) in Ireland

Look up an Irish company's ARD on CORE, understand the 56-day filing window and learn when a B1B73 can extend the annual return date.

13 Apr 20265 min read
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CRO Filing Fees in Ireland: Full Breakdown (2026)

Current CRO fees for common forms: €20 B1 annual return, €50 online incorporation, free electronic B2 and B10 filings, and late penalties.

12 Apr 20265 min read
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What Are Abridged Accounts and Does Your Irish Company Need to File Them?

Learn when an Irish small company may file abridged accounts. Current thresholds include €15m turnover, €7.5m balance sheet total and 50 employees.

11 Apr 20266 min read
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How to Change a Company Director in Ireland: CRO Form B10 Guide

Add or remove an Irish company director through CORE using Form B10. Electronic filing is free and the CRO must be notified within 14 days.

10 Apr 20266 min read
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How to Restore a Struck-Off Company in Ireland

Understand administrative and court restoration for an Irish struck-off company, including deadlines, outstanding filings and Revenue requirements.

9 Apr 20267 min read
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How to Check If an Irish Company Is Legitimate

Step-by-step guide to verifying an Irish company: CRO status check, director lookup, filing history review, and red flags to watch for.

8 Apr 20267 min read
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How to Look Up Company Directors in Ireland for Free

Director names, appointment dates, and company associations are public CRO data. Here's how to search them for free using Businesses.ie and CORE.

7 Apr 20265 min read
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How to Read an Irish Company's Financial Statements on the CRO

How to find and interpret Irish company financial data: balance sheet, profit & loss, red flags, and the difference between full and abridged accounts.

6 Apr 20267 min read
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What Does "Company Status: Normal" Mean on the Irish Companies Register?

Explains all CRO company statuses — Normal, Struck Off, Dissolved, In Receivership, In Liquidation, In Examinership — and what each means for doing business.

5 Apr 20265 min read
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How to Check If a Business Name Is Registered in Ireland

Search the CRO register to check if a company or business name is taken. Name reservation costs €25 (28 days). Business name registration (RBN1) costs €40.

4 Apr 20265 min read
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How to Do Due Diligence on an Irish Company: A Practical Guide

Practical due diligence checklist for Irish companies: CRO status, director checks, financial analysis, filing compliance, and tax verification.

3 Apr 20268 min read
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LTD vs DAC vs PLC: Irish Company Types Explained

Clear comparison of LTD, DAC, and PLC company types in Ireland. Minimum directors, share capital, objects clauses, and which to choose for your business.

2 Apr 20267 min read
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What Is a CRO Number and How Do You Find It?

A CRO number is a unique registration number assigned to every Irish company by the Companies Registration Office. It never changes. Here's how to find it.

1 Apr 20264 min read
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What Is a Registered Office Address in Ireland and Why Does It Matter?

Every Irish company must maintain a registered office in Ireland for official notices. Learn the requirements and how to file a free Form B2 change.

31 Mar 20265 min read
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How Many Companies Are Registered in Ireland? (Stats + Breakdown)

Explore Ireland's CRO register: 800,000+ company records, estimated active totals and annual incorporations, broken down by type, county and status.

30 Mar 20266 min read
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The Difference Between a Sole Trader and a Limited Company in Ireland

Sole traders have unlimited liability and pay up to 40% income tax. Limited companies pay 12.5% corporation tax with limited liability. Full comparison.

29 Mar 20267 min read
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What Is a Dormant Company in Ireland and What Are the Filing Obligations?

A dormant company must still file a B1 annual return (€20/year) and CT1 tax return. Failure to file triggers the same penalties as active companies.

28 Mar 20266 min read
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CRO Annual Return Filing Deadlines in Ireland

Key dates, penalties, and filing requirements for Irish company annual returns at the CRO.

15 May 20256 min read
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Irish Company Types: LTD, DAC, PLC, CLG Explained

Clear definitions of every Irish company type — LTD, DAC, PLC, CLG, and UC — with key differences.

1 May 20256 min read
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What Happens When an Irish Company Is Struck Off

What strike-off means, how it happens, and what directors and creditors need to know.

1 Apr 20255 min read
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