The Companies Registration Office (CRO) charges fees for some company filings, while several common electronic forms are free. This guide summarises frequently used 2026 fees from the CRO schedule; check the official schedule before filing because fees can change.
Annual Return Fees
Filing
Online (CORE)
Paper
B1 Annual Return
€20
Not available
Late filing penalty (base)
€100
Late filing penalty (per day)
€3/day
Maximum late penalty per return
€1,200
Company Formation Fees
Filing
Online (CORE)
Paper
A1 — Incorporation (LTD, DAC, CLG)
€50
Not available
Company name reservation
€25
N/A
Director and Secretary Changes
Filing
Online (CORE)
Paper
B10 — Change of director/secretary
Free
Not available
B69 — Director's address change
Free
Free
Other Common Filings
Filing
Online (CORE)
Paper
B2 — Change of registered office
Free
Not available
B1B73 — Extend annual return date
€20
Not available
B11 — Allotment of shares
€15
€30
C1 — Mortgage/charge registration
€40
€40
H1 — Voluntary strike-off
€15
€30
What's Free?
Searching the CRO register on core.cro.ie — basic company information is free
Downloading company documents costs €3.50 per document on CORE
Searching company data on Businesses.ie is free with no registration required
How to Pay
CORE accepts credit/debit cards and CRO account payments. Paper filings can be paid by cheque or bank draft. Most filers use CORE because it's cheaper and faster — typical processing time is 5–10 business days online vs. 15–20 days for paper.
Tips to Minimise Filing Costs
Always file online — every form is cheaper via CORE
File on time — avoid the €100 + €3/day late penalty
Bundle changes — some forms can be combined in a single submission
The B1 annual return costs €20 online and company incorporation is €50. Electronic B2 and B10 filings are free. Late filing penalties start at €100 and increase by €3/day to a maximum of €1,200 per return. Always file via CORE to get the lower fee and faster processing.