Guides to Irish companies
Plain-English guides to forming and running a company in Ireland.
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01
Choosing a company name in Ireland
What the CRO will and won’t accept, which words need consent, and how to pick a name that gets through first time.
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02
PPSN and IPN: identity numbers for directors
Why the CRO asks for a PPS number, and what a director without one needs to do.
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03
After incorporation: your first steps
The filings and registrations every new Irish company needs once the CRO has registered it.
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04
LTD, DAC or CLG: choosing your company type
How the three most common Irish company types differ, and which suits what you are building.
Start with the name.
Check your company name against the CRO register now, then form your company when you’re ready.