How long to form a company in Ireland?
The time required to incorporate a company in Ireland and get a cro number depends on the Companies Registration Office (CRO), the accuracy of the application and whether all necessary documentation has been provided. Once your company formation documents have been completed, verified and submitted to the CRO, incorporation typically takes approximately 5–10 working days, although processing times can vary depending on CRO workloads and application volumes. Applications requiring corrections, additional verification or a Section 137 Non-Resident Director Bond may take longer. At Irish Formations, we prepare and submit your incorporation application electronically, helping to minimise unnecessary delays and ensuring your company is registered as efficiently as possible. For further information, read our guide on how long it takes to form a company in Ireland.
General CRO Service Level agreement.
The companies registrations office charter states that they will register companies within 5 days. This is where the submission is accurate and conforms to the application rules and is compliant to the companies act. During the first lock down of Covid, the companies registrations were not incorporating companies within the charter, it was taking much longer, and in some cases up to 10 days. In recent times, we are back within the charter timelines.
Is a Non-Resident Bond Required?
If you do not have a company Director resident in the European Economic Area you are required to provide a Non Resident bond which must be in place before the company submission can take place for incorporation.
Is your company name available:
The Companies registrations office will not guarantee a limited company name availability. It must pass through the process of incorporation. Of course we can research the name and advise if its not available or what the chances are of getting a name that you require. This may add a little time (1 day) to the process if it is refused.
Incorrect Information
If a Date on your submission for a date of birth is different to what is on the Photo ID that you submit, the documents need to be re-created. This can add time to the submission. We will however give you every opportunity to check all information before your submission.
What Does It Cost to Set Up a Company in Ireland?
The cost of setting up a company in Ireland varies depending on your business requirements, the company formation package you select, and whether you need additional services. While registering a Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) is relatively straightforward, it is important to understand both the initial incorporation costs and the ongoing expenses involved in operating an Irish company.
The Companies Registration Office (CRO) charges a statutory fee of €50 for an electronic incorporation application. However, most entrepreneurs choose to use a professional company formation agent to prepare the necessary documentation, submit the application and guide them through the registration process.
At Irish Formations, our company formation packages start from €219 plus VAT, with options available for Irish residents, EEA residents and international business owners. Depending on your circumstances, you may also require a registered office address, a company secretary, tax registration services or a Section 137 bond if the company does not have an EEA-resident director.
It is also important to consider ongoing obligations, including annual returns to the CRO, accounting and tax compliance, and maintaining a registered office address in Ireland.
For a detailed breakdown of incorporation fees, additional services and ongoing expenses, read our guide to the cost of setting up a company in Ireland or explore our company formation packages to find the right option for your business.
We make every effort to ensure that your submission is processed immediately. We process 95% of all work same day once you submit on our website. If you are forming a company we will call you once the order is placed online.
