🏢 Irish Company Check
Is this Irish company legitimate?
Every Irish limited company is on the Companies Registration Office register. Check that the one you are about to pay exists, is live, and how long it has been trading — in seconds.
- Figures reviewed October 2026
- Free, no account needed
- See below for what is sent
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What this means
“Normal” is the only status that means a company is live. Anything else — strike-off listed, in liquidation, dissolved — is a reason to stop and ask questions before money changes hands.
A young company is not a bad company, but it has no filing history. Weigh it with the rest of the evidence: insurance, references and payment terms.
Important assumptions
Every figure on this page rests on these. Where one does not match your situation, the answer moves — sometimes a great deal.
- Data is the CRO’s daily open data snapshot, so a change made today may not show until tomorrow.
- Sole traders and partnerships are not companies and will not appear; they may hold a registered business name instead.
- Directors, filings and financial statements are on CORE, the CRO’s own search, linked from the result.
Official sources
Where this tool applies a published rule, this is where the rule comes from. Check the source before acting on anything that matters.
- CRO open data — Company Records
Company number, name, status, type, registration date and address (CC BY 4.0).
- CORE — CRO company search
Directors, filing history and documents.
Common questions
Does a company on the register mean it is trustworthy?
No. It means it legally exists. Quality of work, honesty and solvency are separate questions — use the hiring checklist for those.
What does “strike-off listed” mean?
The CRO intends to remove the company, usually because it has not filed its annual return. It may be fixed quickly, or the company may cease to exist.
Related checks
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Quote CheckerNewCan I take this to the Small Claims procedure?
Whether your dispute looks eligible, what it costs, and where to file.
Small Claims CheckerNewWho should I actually complain to?
The right Irish regulator, ombudsman or body for your complaint, with the official link.
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CheckIreland is independent and is not affiliated with the Irish Government or any public body. This tool is general information built on published rules and typical costs — it is not financial, tax or legal advice, and it does not account for your individual circumstances. Confirm anything that matters with the relevant body or a qualified adviser before acting on it.