An Irish Company may be Voluntarily Struck off the Register if the assets and liabilities are worth no more than €150 or the balance sheet is zero. This is the easiest and fastest way to close an Irish Company.

Company Bureau can carry out all the steps on your behalf to ensure the company is closed properly in the quickest possible timeframe. The required steps of a Voluntary Strike-Off in Ireland are as follows:

  • Make sure all Annual Returns and Accounts are up to date. This must be done before the VSO process can begin. Please let us know if you also need this service and we can provide you with a quote
  • Draft a Director’s statement that the company has ceased trading or has never traded
  • Draft minutes of Board Meeting for Directors and Shareholders’ consent to the dissolution of the company
  • Send a Letter to Revenue requesting a letter of no objection
  • Put Advertisement in the Irish National Daily Newspaper
  • Preparation and filing of form H15 with the Companies Registration Office

Once the above is taken care of, it takes approximately 3 months for the company to be struck off the register. We will, of course, notify you as soon as the company has been struck off.

Company Bureau’s professional fee for closing an Irish Company (Voluntary Strike-Off) is only €350+VAT including the National Daily Newspaper Advertisement.

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Company Bureau is licensed to carry out this Company Secretarial Service as a Trust and Service Company Provider (TCSP) by the Irish Department of Justice, and is an authorised agent of the Revenue Commissioners and the Companies Registration Office (CRO).

NOTE: Outstanding Penalty Fees (if applicable) payable to the Companies Registration Office are not included in the above. Preparation of outstanding Annual Returns (if applicable) is charged additionally. Company Bureau strongly recommends that you dispose of your company properly. There are numerous risks involved in not following the proper procedure for disposing of a company as outlined above. Possible sanctions include legal action by the Corporate Enforcement Authority, which could result in an individual being fined and/or disqualified to act as a company director or manager of an Irish company for 5-10 years.

For more information or to proceed with closing an Irish company, please contact us today.

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There are several key advantages to opting for a Voluntary Strike-Off:

  • Affordable: The Voluntary Strike-Off is a low-cost alternative to formal liquidation, with significantly reduced fees and administrative burden.
  • Faster Resolution: Once all documentation is in place, the process usually completes within a few months.
  • Simplified Procedure: Voluntary Strike-Off requires fewer formal steps than a full liquidation, making it easier to manage.
  • Definitive Closure: Once struck off, the company is legally dissolved, eliminating any future tax filings, compliance duties, or legal responsibilities.
  • Director Compliance: Helps ensure directors remain compliant with their statutory duties by closing down a dormant or no-longer-trading company properly.

 

Once the Voluntary Strike-off (VSO) application is lodged and processed by the CRO, the company will be dissolved within 90 days from the date the legal notice is published, assuming no objections are raised. However, during this period, any person may submit an objection to the Registrar if any of the grounds have not been satisfied. If no valid objection is received, the company will be officially struck off by the Registrar and dissolved.

Outsourcing your Voluntary Strike-Off (VSO) to Company Bureau ensures the process is handled professionally, efficiently, and in full compliance with legal requirements, saving you time and hassle.

Our fixed-fee service includes everything needed to strike off your company correctly:

  • We check that all Annual Returns and Accounts are up to date.

  • Draft a Director’s Statement confirming the company has ceased trading or has never traded.

  • Draft Board Meeting minutes for Directors' and Shareholders' consent to the dissolution of the company.

  • Send a formal letter to Revenue requesting a Letter of No Objection.

  • Place the required advertisement in a national daily Irish newspaper.

  • Prepare and file Form H15 with the Companies Registration Office (CRO).

By outsourcing your VSO to Company Bureau, you’ll have peace of mind knowing every detail is taken care of, accurately and without delays.

Objections: Any person (e.g., creditor) may file Form H16 within 90 days if the strike-off conditions are not met.

Cancellation: The company itself may file Form H17 (within 90 days) to withdraw the application.