- Starting a Company
A1 Company Incorporation
Please also read the revised information leaflet 20.
A1 form (0.30 MB, Adobe PDF), A1 form fillable (0.41 MB, Adobe PDF)
(A practising solicitor can attest a declaration under section 72 Solicitors Amendment Act 1994)
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- Annual Return
B1 Annual Return. The annual return can be completed online at www.core.ie
at a reduced fee. Please see link to Public Register of Auditors, where the Auditor Registration Number can be obtained. If you are unable to download this form, please find alternative copy on the New B1 form page.
B1 form (0.31 MB, Adobe PDF), B1 form fillable (0.34 MB, Adobe PDF)
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- Changing Address
COMPANY
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B2 form (0.16 MB, Adobe PDF) , B2 form fillable (0.17 MB, Adobe PDF)
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BUSINESS NAME
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RBN2 Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by an individual. If the change is in the address of the business name only, form RBN2 can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN2 form (0.14 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN2 form fillable (0.17 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN2A Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by a partnership. If the change is in the address of the business name only, form RBN2A can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN2A form (0.14 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN2a form fillable (0.10 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN2B Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by a body corporate. If the change is in the address of the business name only, form RBN2B can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN2B form (0.14 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN2B form fillable (0.10 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN3 Cessation of business under a business name registered by an individual, partnership or body corporate. Form RBN3 can also be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN3 form (0.13 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN3 form fillable (0.09 MB, Adobe PDF)
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EXTERNAL COMPANY
F4 Changes in persons responsible for compliance with regulations, or person responsible for service of process, or change of address of these persons, branch or place of business.
F4 form (0.04 MB, MS Word)
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- Foreign Companies
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F12 Registration of a company which is a branch of a European Union country company.
F12 form (0.08 MB, MS Word)
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F13 Registration of a company which is a branch of a non-European Union country company.
F13 form (0.07 MB, MS Word)
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F1 Registration of a place of business by an external company.
F1 form (0.08 MB, MS Word)
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F2 Alterations in the memorandum/articles of an external company or change of company name.
F2 form (0.03 MB, MS Word)
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F3 Change in directors/secretary/persons who represent an external company.
F3 form (0.07 MB, MS Word)
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F4 Changes in persons responsible for compliance with regulations, or person responsible for service of process, or change of address of these persons, branch or place of business.
F4 form (0.04 MB, MS Word)
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F7 Return of accounting documents of an external company.
F7 form (0.03 MB, MS Word)
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F8/8E Particulars of a charge on property in the state created by a company incorporated outside the state.
8E Form F8 (0.04 MB, MS Word)
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F9/9E Particulars of a charge subject to which property in the state has been acquired by a company incorporated outside the state.
F9 - 9E form (0.04 MB, MS Word)
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F14 Notification of winding up/closure of branch of an external company.
F14 form (0.03 MB, MS Word)
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- Business Names
RBN1 Application for registration of a business name by an individual. Form RBN1 can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN1 form (0 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN1 form fillable(0 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN1A Application for registration of a business name by a partnership. Form RBN1A can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN1A form (0.14 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN1A form fillable (0.22 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN1B Application for registration of a business name by a body corporate. Form RBN1B can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN1B form (0.14 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN1B form fillable (0.10 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN2 Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by an individual. If the change is in the address of the business name only, form RBN2 can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN2 form (0.14 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN2 form fillable (0.17 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN2A Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by a partnership. If the change is in the address of the business name only, form RBN2A can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN2A form (0.14 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN2a form fillable (0.10 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN2B Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by a body corporate. If the change is in the address of the business name only, form RBN2B can be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN2B form (0.14 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN2B form fillable (0.10 MB, Adobe PDF)
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RBN3 Cessation of business under a business name registered by an individual, partnership or body corporate. Form RBN3 can also be completed online at www.core.ie.
RBN3 form (0.13 MB, Adobe PDF) , RBN3 form fillable (0.09 MB, Adobe PDF)
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- Resolutions
G1 Special resolution. Form G1 can be completed online at www.core.ie.
G1 form (0.17 MB, Adobe PDF) , G1 form fillible 0.32 MB, Adobe PDF)
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G1Q Special resolution - Change of company name. Form G1Q can be completed online at www.core.ie.
G1Q form (0.17 MB, Adobe PDF) , G1Q form fillable (0.21 MB, Adobe PDF)
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G2 Ordinary resolution. Form G2 can be completed online at www.core.ie.
G2 form (0.19 MB, Adobe PDF) G2 form fillible (0.39 MB, Adobe PDF)
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- Return of allotments
B5 Return of allotments
Form B5 has a filing fee of €15. Please note that since the abolition of companies capital duty with effect from 7th December 2005, forms B5 with an effective date on or after that date should be filed directly with the CRO.
B5 form (0.29 MB, Adobe PDF), B5 form fillable (0.30 MB, Adobe PDF)
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- Changing Director/Secretary information
B10 Change of director and/or secretary, or change in their particulars, resignation, change of residential address etc. Form B10 can be completed online at www.core.ie for free. You can change residential address information and also resign an officer. You can indicate on this form if an officer has passed away and also appoint an officer using the B10. Forms B69 and B70 are used only in particular circumstances.
B10 form (0.19 MB, Adobe PDF) , B10 form fillable (0.25 MB, Adobe PDF)
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- Limited Partnerships
LP1 Application for registration of a limited partnership. Filing fee €2.50
LP1 form (0.24 MB, Adobe PDF) , LP1 form fillable (0.28 MB, Adobe PDF)
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LP2 Notice of change in a limited partnership. Filing fee €0.30.
LP2 form (0.21 MB, Adobe PDF) , LP2 form fillable (0.22 MB, Adobe PDF)
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LP3 Statement of the capital contributed by limited partners. No fee
LP3 Form (0.19 MB, Adobe PDF) , LP3 form fillable (0.22 MB, Adobe PDF)
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LP4 (Statement of the amount contributed by a new limited partner or a statement of an increase in the amount contributed by any limited partner)
LP4 Form (0.19 MB, Adobe PDF) , LP4 form fillable (0.22 MB, Adobe PDF)
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P1 Return of accounting documents of partnerships and limited partnerships. Filing fee €15.
P1 form (0.03 MB, MS Word)
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- Voluntary Strike-off
H15 - Application for Voluntary Strike-off. (No filing fee).
H15 form (0.24 MB, Adobe PDF) , H15 form fillable (0.30 MB, Adobe PDF)
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