E-Filing
Over 60% of all documents filed with the CRO in the last year were e-filed, either through a secretarial software package or via CORE - www.core.ie
. Over 230,000 documents are completed using the e-filing system every year (often for free).
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There are two ways to submit forms electronically:
1) CORE (Companies Online Registration Environment) is the online filing facility of Companies Registration Office. It has been developed to allow you, as a CRO customer, to view in a secure, private environment, up to date information on companies for which you file.
CORE will enable you to :-
- File documents online (Some documents can be filed for free)
- Check the status of your companies in lists which can be sorted in various orders
- Receive notification of filings for companies in your portfolio and of changes in the status of those documents
- Watch your companies
- Obtain your CRO Account balance, transactions and statements
If you require any assistance you can email the Electronic Filing Section or 01-8045307/5355/5374. You can telephone 1890-252536* / 01-8045394 regarding the content of the form B1 being electronically filed.
*Note that the rates charged for the use of 1890 (LoCall) numbers may vary among different service providers
CORE FAQ's: Click here for Electronic Filing FAQs.
2) Secretarial software packages:
If you are working through one of the secretarial software vendors that has a relationship with CRO, you can file some forms electronically and sign using a Pin and ID System issued by CRO. Se also Terms & Conditions for filing electronically.
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Reserve Company Name: It is possible to Reserve a Company Name. It is not possible to reserve a business (trading) name.
Electronic Filing Agent: There is also information regarding the appointment of an Electronic Filing Agent. An electronic filing agent is a person appointed by the company to submit most documents on their behalf.
PDF Accounts: It is also possible to file an annual return with pdf accounts and use can be made of an optional digital signing system, which means it is possible to file a B1 form and accounts completely online in certain circumstances.
ROS signatures:
CRO has implemented a system of electronic signature which re-uses Revenue's ROS system. Therefore, any person who has registered with ROS and has obtained a digital ROS cert can sign CRO foms online.
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