By Caitlyn Buchanan, 8th March 2017 (Updated 15th June 2022) Choosing a company name is an important step because it will become an integral part of your brand. In Ireland, there are a number of company name restrictions. Company names must be approved and are granted at the Companies Registration Office’s (CRO) discretion. It is recommended […]

By Andrew Lambe, 16th Feb 2017 (Updated 12th June 2017) The Fourth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD4), was transposed into Irish law 26 June 2017. A major part of this is the creation of a ‘Beneficial Owners Register’ which we covered in a previous blog. However, there are some other new provisions to be aware of which […]

By Caitlyn Buchanan, 16th February 2017 Start-up ventures and entrepreneurs are making an important impact on Ireland. They are changing the world and impacting the economy for the better but creating a successful business isn’t easy. Fortunately, a wonderful incentive has been announced by Ireland’s Revenue Commissioner and Local Enterprise office. SURE or the Start-up […]

By Sinead Floody, 12th January 2017 (Updated 9th September 2020) ”I am listed as a director of a company I am no longer involved in – How can I properly resign as a company director?” This is a question that we get asked by clients from time to time. Director resignations are sometimes a simple […]

Company Bureau (Companyformations.ie) are delighted to announce that we have been awarded “Innovation & Excellence in Company Formation” by Corporate LiveWire for the third year in a row. This award is a true testament to our commitment and diligent team and reaffirms our position as the most progressive Company Formation and Corporate Service Provider in Ireland. We […]

By Company Bureau. 2nd Dec 2016 If you are a Director or Secretary of a company, this is probably what you are thinking— and understandably so! While it is correct that as of December 1st, 2016 the Companies Registration Office automatically converted existing companies, a company’s existing Memorandum & Articles of Association has not been […]

By Sinead Floody, 16th Nov 2016 The Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016 (the Bill) has recently been published which, if enacted, will give effect to Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on the annual financial statements of Irish Companies. The Bill also recommends some amendments to the Companies […]

By Simon O’ Connor, 17th Nov 2016 (Updated 16 Nov 2021) Minutes are used to document business conducted at company meetings. Under sections 166 & 199 of the Companies Act 2014 the minutes of director’s meetings and Annual General Meetings (AMGs) must be kept. This is also a requirement from The Central Bank of Ireland […]

By Simon O’ Connor, 18th October 2016 Cybersecurity breaches continue to be a hot topic amongst businesses. With companies gathering more and more information on their customers, there is an increased risk of damage to those individuals should a company suffer a security breach due to digital hacking. This information could potentially have a financial […]