“Kinore has allowed a space in our finance manager’s role to provide the higher value add, the strategic commercial advice that we need.”
You’ve got the idea, the ambition, maybe even a first client waiting. And then you hit the paperwork. CRO forms, company constitutions, director details, registered office requirements. It’s enough to make you wonder whether you need a law degree just to get started.
You don’t. Setting up a company in Ireland shouldn’t take weeks, and it shouldn’t require you to become an expert in CRO filings. Kinore’s company secretarial team has handled hundreds of incorporations. You tell us what you need, we handle the rest, and your company can be incorporated in as little as five working days.
That means less time stalled at the starting line, and more time doing the thing you actually set out to do.
Incorporating a private company limited by shares (an LTD) in Ireland requires a Form A1 to be filed with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), along with a company constitution. The CRO filing fee is €50 for online submissions through the CORE system.
Company name. It must be distinguishable from any name already on the CRO register. We check this for you before any paperwork is submitted.
At least one director. You'll need their full name, date of birth, residential address, nationality, occupation, and details of any other directorships held. A PPSN is also required.
A company secretary. This cannot be the same person as the sole director. Many of our clients use Kinore's company secretarial service to fulfil this requirement.
At least one shareholder (subscriber). Name, address, and details of their shareholding.
A registered office address in Ireland. This is where all official correspondence from the CRO will be sent.
A company constitution. For an LTD company, this is a single document containing the articles of association, in compliance with the Companies Act 2014.
A NACE code. This classifies the principal activity of your company for CRO records.
It sounds like a lot. In practice, most of it is straightforward once you know what’s needed. Kinore prepares the Form A1, constitution, share certificates, minutes of incorporation, and company register on your behalf. You provide the details; we do the filing.
The CRO operates two main online incorporation schemes. The standard Ordinary A1 Online route targets a ten working day turnaround, though current processing times can run longer depending on CRO workload.
Kinore is a member of the CRO’s Fé Phrainn A1 Online Scheme, a fast-track incorporation programme designed for professional presenters. Under this scheme, the CRO guarantees a Certificate of Incorporation within ten working days, with typical turnaround closer to five to seven working days. The scheme works because Kinore’s constitutions are pre-approved by the CRO, which means submissions bypass the usual intensive review stage.
What does this look like for you? In most cases:
You provide your company details and preferred name.
We check name availability and prepare all documentation.
We file through the Fé Phrainn scheme on the CORE system.
Your Certificate of Incorporation arrives, typically within five to seven working days.
Your LTD company can begin trading immediately upon formation. No waiting for additional certificates. No second stage of approval. Once you have your Certificate of Incorporation, you’re a legally established company.
Before any paperwork is filed, we run a free company name check against the CRO register. This is a small step that saves significant time. If a name is already taken, or too similar to an existing registration, the CRO will reject the application. Better to find that out before the forms are submitted rather than after.
If your first choice isn’t available, we’ll work with you to find a suitable alternative. It’s a quick conversation, not a complication.
Incorporation is the start, not the finish. Once your company exists, several obligations follow, and this is where having your accountant and your formation provider under one roof matters. Kinore can handle each of the following from the day your company is formed:
Your company must register for corporation tax with Revenue within 30 days of commencing business. If your turnover is expected to exceed €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods, VAT registration is also required.
If you plan to hire staff, PAYE registration is needed before your first payroll run. Kinore’s payroll team can set this up alongside your company formation.
All Irish companies must file details of individuals who hold 25% or more of shares or control with the Register of Beneficial Ownership.
Your first annual return is due to the CRO within six months of incorporation, and every year thereafter.
Maintaining your statutory registers, filing changes in directors or shareholders, and ensuring your constitution stays current.
Many clients come to us for formation and stay for everything else. The firm that incorporates your company already understands your structure, your shareholders, and your goals. That continuity matters when it comes to keeping your obligations in order as the business grows.
If your company has no directors resident in the European Economic Area (EEA), Irish law requires a Section 137 bond to be in place before incorporation. This is a surety bond to the value of €25,000, covering potential fines or penalties. Kinore arranges these bonds through approved providers and files the documentation with the CRO on your behalf.
Hear directly from the businesses we’ve helped grow, adapt, and stay compliant, and see how the right finance partner can give you confidence and time back to focus on what matters most.
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“Kinore has allowed a space in our finance manager’s role to provide the higher value add, the strategic commercial advice that we need.”
Aebhín Cawley
“A pleasure to deal with. Very informative when in the need of help. Removes the stress of carrying out all the bookkeeping and returns and I never need to worry about missing deadlines. Highly recommended.”
James McGeehan
“After frustrating experiences with slow Xero posting, high fees and poor communication from previous firms, the difference with Kinore has been night and day. APIs run smoothly, support is fast, and we can now make confident decisions and manage cash flow easily.”
David Miller
“Kinore has been a trusted partner since we were founded in 2022. As a small limited company without an in-house finance team, their accounting and company secretarial support is invaluable. The team is reliable and allows us to focus fully on growing the business.”
Claire Walsh
“Our partnership with Kinore has been excellent. The team are professional and approachable, and they always deliver to a very high standard. We value the relationship and the support they provide to us.”
Stephen McDonnell
Ready to get started? We’ll run a free name check and tell you exactly what’s needed. Most clients are incorporated within seven working days.
Through Kinore’s membership of the CRO’s Fé Phrainn scheme, incorporation typically takes five to seven working days from submission of correctly completed documents. The CRO guarantees a maximum of ten working days under this scheme. The standard Ordinary A1 route can take ten working days or longer.
A limited company (LTD) is a separate legal entity from its owners, meaning your personal assets are protected from business liabilities. A sole trader operates as an individual, with no legal distinction between personal and business finances. Limited companies have more compliance obligations but offer tax planning advantages and greater credibility with clients and lenders.
Yes. You do not need to be resident in Ireland to incorporate an Irish company. However, if none of your directors are resident in the EEA, a Section 137 bond (valued at €25,000) must be in place before incorporation. You will also need a registered office address in Ireland. Kinore supports non-resident founders with both requirements.
At a minimum: your preferred company name, details of directors and shareholders (name, address, date of birth, nationality, PPSN where applicable), a registered office address in Ireland, and a description of the company’s principal activity. Kinore handles the preparation of all CRO forms, the constitution, and post-incorporation documentation.
The CRO charges a filing fee of €50 for online incorporation through the CORE system. Professional formation fees cover the preparation of your Form A1, constitution, share certificates, and statutory registers. Contact us for a quote tailored to your requirements.
