If you are considering incorporating a company in Ireland, here are the specific requirements. Registering a company in Ireland involves several steps and requires specific information and documentation. Here is a comprehensive list of the information needed to register a company in Ireland:
1. The Company Name
The proposed company name must be unique and not identical or too similar to an existing company name.
2. The Company Type
Decide on the type of company you wish to form, such as:
Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) is the most popular type and is easily managed remotely.
Designated Activity Company (DAC)
Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
Public Limited Company (PLC)
Unlimited Company
3. Company Address
A registered office address in Ireland.
A business address (if different from the registered office).
4. Directors
Minimum of one director (at least one must be an EEA resident, or a bond must be put in place).
Full names, residential addresses, dates of birth, nationalities, and occupations of each director.
Consent to act as a director.
5. Company Secretary
Name, residential address, and consent to act as company secretary.
The company secretary can be one of the directors or an external entity. It cannot be one person.
6. Shareholders
Names, addresses, and number of shares for each shareholder.
Details of the initial share capital, including the number of shares, type of shares, and nominal value.
7. Memorandum and Articles of Association (Constitution)
The company’s constitution, outlining the rules and regulations governing the company’s operations. This document is generated by us and activates everything within the companies act that should be activated to ensure your compliance. A one page document outlining Shares is not a compliant document.
8. Company Activity
Description of the principal business activities of the company confirmed by NACE codes.
9. Share Capital
Authorized share capital (total amount of shares the company can issue).
Issued share capital (amount of shares actually issued).
10. Beneficial Owners
Details of persons with significant control over the company, typically those owning 25% or more of the company’s shares or voting rights. Submissions must be made to the RBO website before you incorporate.
11. Declaration of Compliance
A statement declaring that the company meets all the legal requirements for registration.
As you can see the Information required to register a company in Ireland is very specific. We will take you through all this information and check it all before generating the required documentation. Steps to Register a Company:
Choose a Company Name:
Check the availability of the company name with our tool on our website.
Prepare the Required filing on our website:
Gather all necessary information and documentation, including the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Complete Forms:
Submit all forms on our website and follow our guidance for getting a Verification of Identity number if you do not have a Personal Public Service number.
Submit the Application:
We submit the forms to the Companies Registrations Office.
Receive Certificate of Incorporation:
Once approved, we will issue a Certificate of Incorporation, confirming the company’s legal existence.
Register for Taxes:
We register the company with the Revenue Commissioners for taxes. If you own more than 15% of the Shares and are a Director you may require a Personal Public Service Number.
Register with the RBO:
We register the company with the Register of beneficial owners website. You cannot open a bank account in Ireland without this filing.
Open a Bank Account:
Open a company bank account to manage the company’s finances.
By following these steps and ensuring all required information is accurately provided, you can successfully register a company.