Ireland company search by name
Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.
Search Company Records in Ireland
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How do I search for a company by name in Ireland?
Search the legal name on CRO Ireland, or use LemReveal's free basic lookup where supported. Treat name matches as candidates until the exact identifier and available identity details agree. Fields such as Company number, Company name and type, Registered address, Date of incorporation depend on the source; official access and fees vary.
Step-by-step
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Enter the legal name
Start with the legal name on the contract. Try a distinctive part only if the source supports partial-name searches; trading names may require a separate source.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Private Company Limited by Shares (Ltd), Designated Activity Company (DAC), Public Limited Company (PLC)) to identify the right one.
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Open the candidate record
Compare the exact identifier and available fields. If identity is uncertain, keep the match unresolved rather than selecting the first result.
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Cross-check against CRO Ireland
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.cro.ie.
https://www.cro.ie
Ireland: choosing and checking the right record
- Choose the correct source
- Use CRO's official company search and distinguish a company registration from a business-name registration. Review the filing record and any available officer document relevant to your question.
- Confirm the entity
- Compare the CRO number and legal name. A business name is a trading label and may be registered to an individual or another entity; identify that underlying contracting party.
Check current access and document options on the official Companies Registration Office (CRO) site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Ireland registry guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Ireland companies by name for free?
LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check CRO Ireland's own search, account and document conditions separately.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Check whether the source supports partial names. Try the legal or former name and ask for an exact identifier. Similarity alone is not confirmation.
What does a Ireland company search return?
Available fields can include Company number, Company name and type, Registered address, Date of incorporation. Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.
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 for a company by name in Ireland
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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.
Related guides and tools
More Ireland guides
- Search the company register
What the official register holds, and how to search it free.
- Search the business registry
Match a trading name to the registered legal entity behind it.
- Find the right entity
Tell apart several entities registered under near-identical names.
- Look up a company by number
Match the identifier and issuing jurisdiction, then confirm the returned entity.
Ireland data
- Ireland company search
Search every Companies Registration Office (CRO) record.
- CRO Ireland guide
Companies Registration Office (Ireland)