The implementation of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) in Ireland

By Simon O’ Connor, 19th January 2016 On the 18th of December 2015, the Irish Parliament approved the Regulations implementing the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) in Ireland. The CRS regime is the most recent in a series of initiatives aimed at the international automatic exchange of Information (AEOI). In the past few years, there […]

What are my duties and powers as a Member or Shareholder of a LTD company?

Company Members and Shareholders

By Simon O’ Connor, 12th January 2016 (Updated 4th August 2020) The Companies Act 2014 has introduced some significant changes in company law. This includes the introduction of New Company Types and also changes to the roles of various parties such as the Irish Company members and shareholders. What is a Company Member? A member […]

New District Court application to extend annual return date introduced under Companies Act 2014

extend annual return date

By Paula Horan, 17th of December 2015 From the Commencement of the 2014 Companies Act on the 1st June 2015 a company which has missed, or knows that it will miss the deadline for filing its annual return with the Companies Registration Office, may make an application to the District Court for an Order to […]

What is an authorised share capital and does my LTD company need one?

Authorised Share Capital

By Andrew Lambe, 14th December 2015 (Updated 30th October 2020) What is an Authorised Share Capital? The authorised share capital (often referred to as the nominal share capital) is the maximum amount of share capital a company can issue to its shareholders according to the company’s Constitution. In most cases, a portion of the company’s […]

New Reporting Requirements for Section 110 Companies in Ireland

By Simon O’ Connor, 16th November 2015 The Central Bank of Ireland has recently introduced new reporting requirements for Irish companies that are registered with the Irish Revenue Commissioners under section 110 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. Currently, section 110 companies (often referred to as Financial Vehicle Corporation) is obligated to report on a […]

What should I do after my company has been incorporated?

By Simon O’ Connor, 10th November 2015 (Updated 5th October 2020) At Company Bureau we understand that the company formation process is only the first step to building a successful business. Post incorporation, your next priority should be to ensure your company has been registered for taxes and that your company bank account is opened […]

Moneycorp – Foreign Exchange Services

Company Bureau has formed a professional partnership with Moneycorp Ireland, a leading corporate foreign exchange specialist who delivers tailored hedging strategies to companies operating in Ireland. MoneyCorp is a competitive alternative to the banks for foreign exchange services and international payments. Their main goal is to be a dependable partner to the Irish business community […]

The Green Office – Office Supplies

Company Bureau have partnered with The Green Office (www.greenoffice.ie), a Dublin based Office Supplier. They supply a full range of quality, cost effective and environmentally friendly printer cartridges and a full range of office supplies to businesses and home users throughout Ireland. The Green Office aim to provide each customer with the following: Next day […]

Ireland Once Again Ranked First for Attracting High-Value FDI

Ireland has once again been named as the top-ranking destination in the world for attracting high value foreign direct investment (FDI) projects according to IBM’s 2015 Global Locations Trends report. This is the fourth year that Ireland has ranked at the top of IBM’s report as it continues to attract investments projects in industries characterized […]