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Practical guides to Irish company data, CRO filings, compliance deadlines, and business research.
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5 articlesHow to Check Irish Company Share Capital
Learn how to check Irish company share capital, understand authorised and issued shares, and avoid confusing capital with ownership, cash or value.
What to Check Before Signing a Contract With an Irish Company
Check an Irish company before signing a contract: verify the legal entity, CRO status, filings and accounts, then confirm current evidence.
First Annual Return vs First Financial Statements: Irish Company Timeline
Understand an Irish company’s first annual return, first financial statements and key filing dates. Learn why the first B1 does not include accounts.
What to Check About a Company Before Chasing an Unpaid Invoice
Before chasing an unpaid Irish company invoice, verify the legal entity, public status, filings and supporting documents—then seek appropriate recovery advice.
How to Research an Irish Competitor Using CRO Filings and Accounts
Research an Irish competitor using CRO filings and accounts: compare public company history, status and financial context without overreaching.
Company Reports & Search
9 articlesHow 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CRO Compliance Guides
7 articlesCan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Company Search & Verification
6 articlesAre Irish Company Accounts Public? What You Can See Online
Learn which Irish company accounts are public, what is free on CRO CORE, what documents cost and why some companies show limited financial statements.
How to Check if an Irish Company Is in Liquidation, Receivership or Examinership
Check whether an Irish company is in liquidation, receivership or examinership using CRO status, filings and Gazette notices, and understand each process.
How to Check if an Irish Company Director Is Restricted or Disqualified
Use the CRO register to check restricted and disqualified directors in Ireland, understand the difference, verify identity and assess an appointment.
Irish CRO Documents Explained: B1, B2, B10, C1 and Company Accounts
Understand Irish CRO forms and filings: B1 annual returns, company accounts, B2 and B10 changes, share forms, charges and satisfaction documents.
Irish Company Report vs Credit Report: Which One Do You Need?
Compare an Irish company report with a specialist credit report. Learn what each includes, when public CRO data is enough and when to add credit intelligence.
How to Check an Irish Company's Charges, Mortgages and Secured Debt
Check an Irish company's CRO charges, mortgages and satisfactions before offering credit, lending, supplying goods or buying the business.
Company Formation & Types
6 articlesHow to Find the Shareholders and Beneficial Owners of an Irish Company
Find who owns an Irish company using B1 returns, shareholder lists, the register of members and current RBO access rules.
Irish Supplier Due Diligence Checklist: Verify a Company Before You Pay
Verify an Irish supplier before signing or paying: check CRO identity, status, directors, filings, finances, charges, VAT, tax clearance and bank details.
How to Check an Irish Company's Financial Health Before Offering Credit
Assess an Irish company's financial health before offering credit: review accounts, liquidity, net assets, debt, charges, filing signals and practical limits.
Buying an Irish Company: Due Diligence Checklist Before You Sign
Buying an Irish company? Check CRO records, ownership, finances, charges, tax, contracts, staff, IP, property, disputes and deal protections before signing.
How to Check an Irish VAT Number: VIES, Revenue and CRO Explained
Check an Irish VAT number using VIES or Revenue, understand invalid results, and learn the difference between VAT, tax registration and CRO numbers.
How to Get a Certificate of Incorporation in Ireland
Order an Irish certificate of incorporation through CRO CORE, find the original digital certificate and understand certificates versus company reports.
More Guides
28 articlesDoes 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CRO Annual Return Filing Deadlines in Ireland
Key dates, penalties, and filing requirements for Irish company annual returns at the CRO.
Irish Company Types: LTD, DAC, PLC, CLG Explained
Clear definitions of every Irish company type — LTD, DAC, PLC, CLG, and UC — with key differences.
What Happens When an Irish Company Is Struck Off
What strike-off means, how it happens, and what directors and creditors need to know.