By Sinéad Floody, 16th March 2022 (Updated 30th August 2022) It has long been expected that the CRO will require Personal Public Service (PPS) numbers on their forms to verify the identity of individuals acting as directors of Irish companies. The director identification requirement is now imminent as the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021 […]
By Sinéad Floody, 2nd February 2022 With the rising number of foreign companies that are seeking to develop a presence in Ireland, a common question is whether it would be more beneficial to register a subsidiary company, or an external company (“branch company”). This short blog attempts to highlight some of the key differences between […]
By Caitlyn Buchanan, 20th January 2022 (Updated 17th June 2022) The Companies Registration Office (CRO) is continuing to evolve with the new legislative changes that are coming down the track in 2022 and beyond. This article contains a summary of the CRO’s current and upcoming plans for 2022. CRO Digital Transformation It has now been […]
The Company Bureau team would like to take this opportunity to wish you a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas! We greatly appreciate your support through the tougher times we have all experienced in 2021, and we hope that the New Year 2022 will bless you with health, wealth, and happiness! Instead of sending cards this year, we […]
By Tanya Doyle, 3rd December 2021 Setting up a new company can be an exciting but daunting task. You’ve got a great idea, found a niche in the market, or maybe you’ve decided to turn that hobby of yours into an income. You have the passion, the drive, and the skills to see it through […]
By Ashley Coakley, 1st December 2021 A standard Company Limited by Guarantee and an Owners’ Management Company are similar in that they are both limited by guarantee and incorporated using a CLG Company Type. Both are not for profit and have members instead of shareholders. However, each is used for a specific purpose and must […]
By Sinéad Floody ACG, 26th November 2021 By now, all Trustees of relevant trust should have made their Central Register of Beneficial Ownership of Trusts (CRBOT) filings with Revenue. This requirement was implemented by the enactment of the Criminal Justice Act 2021 on 23rd April 2021, as a result of the 4th and 5th EU […]
By Shona Hastings, 10th November 2021 According to a survey conducted by Salesforce, 85% of consumers will research a business online prior to making a purchase with the most used channels being websites and social media. There is clear evidence that the majority of your target customers are searching for products/services online and may even […]
By Niamh Ward, 2nd November 2021 If an Irish company has been dissolved for longer than 12 months but less than 20 years, an application must be made to the High Court to reinstate the company. An application to restore a company to the register can be made by the company itself, a member of […]
By Caitlyn Buchanan, 14th October 2021 Chartered Accountants Ireland and the Housing Agency have recently published a guide for directors of Owners’ Management Companies (OMCs). In Ireland, OMCs are the bodies used to manage shared spaces and multi-unit development services such as apartments or housing estates including the maintenance of green spaces and facilities. Ireland […]
