Ireland company register search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Ireland
3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.
How do I search the company register in Ireland?
The Ireland company register is maintained by CRO Ireland (https://www.cro.ie). Search it by company name or registration number to see Company number, Company name and type, Registered address. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In Ireland, company records sit on CRO Ireland. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.cro.ie - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows Company number, Company name and type, Registered address. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ireland company register free to search?
Yes. Searching CRO Ireland and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in Ireland?
CRO Ireland, at https://www.cro.ie. Anything else republishing Ireland company data is a copy of that register.
What does a Ireland register entry show?
Company number, Company name and type, Registered address. Availability of each field depends on what CRO Ireland publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
How do I search the Irish CRO?
Visit the CRO's CORE search system (core.cro.ie) and search by company name or number. Basic company details are free. Document images (annual returns, financial statements) can be purchased for a small fee.
People also ask about search the company register in Ireland
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Ireland company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Companies Registration Office (CRO) are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Ireland business registry?
The Companies Registration Office (CRO) is the official public register of companies incorporated in Ireland. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.cro.ie.
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