Irish Company Formation and Company Secretarial

Yes, a company’s registered office address can be a residential address. The requirement is that the address is a physical location and not a PO box. This information will be available on the public record so some people will choose to purchase a Registered Office Address Service or rent an office or Desk Space in a shared working environment.

Yes, non-residents can be the director of an Irish company. Irish companies are required to have at least one director who is a resident within the European Economic Area (EEA). However, if none of the directors meets this requirement the company must take out a Non-EEA Resident Director Bond which we can assist with.

Yes, all Irish Limited companies (dormant or trading) must prepare and submit accounts to the Companies Registration Office on an annual basis, regardless of the company’s trading activities. More information can be found in our blog How to keep a Dormant Company Compliant.

When all documentation is correctly prepared and submitted, standard company formation typically takes 3-5 working days. The key is ensuring you have all required information ready, particularly your PPS number or IPN number for directors. Should you require an IPN number and/or a non-resident director bond this will add a few days to the process.