About Businesses.ie

Last updated: 12 April 2026

Businesses.ie is a free Irish company search platform covering 800,000+ companies registered with Ireland's Companies Registration Office (CRO). It is operated by Configurix Ltd. (Company No. 808025).

What Businesses.ie Does

Businesses.ie provides structured access to Irish company registration data. Users can:

Data Source and Freshness

All data comes from the CRO Open Data portal. The database synchronises daily at 4:00 AM UTC. The CRO is Ireland's official company register, maintained under the Companies Act 2014. Financial data reflects the most recently filed accounts, which may be up to 18 months old depending on each company's filing schedule.

How It Differs from the CRO Website

Pricing

PlanMonthly PriceAnnual PriceKey Features
Free€0€0Unlimited company search, basic company data
Individual Report€9.99 per reportFull PDF report for one company
Starter€9/month€86/year5 reports/month, director info, filing history
Pro€19/month€182/yearUnlimited reports, full financials, cross-directorship analysis, watchlist alerts
Enterprise€49/month€470/yearTeam access (up to 10 users), bulk reports, priority support

All paid plans accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express via Stripe. Cancel anytime; access continues until the end of the billing period. Refunds available within 14 days of payment (excluding generated reports).

Free Tools

Company Name Search

Check if a company name is available on the CRO register before registering. The tool compares against 800,000+ registered names and highlights exact matches, similar names, and dissolved companies. Available at businesses.ie/company-name-search.

Director Search

Search for company directors by name. Results show all companies a director is or was associated with, including appointment and resignation dates. Available at businesses.ie/director-search.

Companies by County

Browse registered companies filtered by any of Ireland's 26 counties. Available at businesses.ie/companies-by-county.

A-Z Company Directory

Browse all 800,000+ companies alphabetically. Available at businesses.ie/companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Businesses.ie?

Businesses.ie is a free Irish company search platform that provides access to data on 800,000+ companies registered with Ireland's Companies Registration Office (CRO). Data includes company status, directors, financial statements, annual returns, and filing history.

How much does it cost?

Basic search is free. Individual reports cost €9.99. Subscription plans range from €9/month (Starter, 5 reports) to €49/month (Enterprise, team access). Annual billing saves ~20%.

Where does the data come from?

All data is sourced from the CRO Open Data portal and synchronised daily at 4:00 AM UTC.

What data is available for each company?

Company name, CRO number, type (LTD, DAC, PLC, CLG), registered address, county, incorporation date, status, directors with dates, financials (revenue, profit/loss, assets, liabilities, employees), and filing history.

What company statuses exist?

What are the Irish company types?

What are CRO filings?

CRO filings are documents submitted to the Companies Registration Office. Common types:

Companies must file an Annual Return within 56 days of their Annual Return Date.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes. Cancel anytime from the Account page or Stripe Billing Portal. Access continues until the end of the current billing period.

How do I contact Businesses.ie?

Email info@businesses.ie. Operated by Configurix Ltd. (Company No. 808025), registered in Ireland.

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