From 11th June 2023 (originally 23rd April 2023), directors are required to include their Personal Public Service Number (“PPSN”) when filing certain forms with the Companies Registration Office. If a director does not have a PPSN they can use an existing RBO number or apply for a Identified Person Number (“IPN”). These provisions were introduced

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A common question we get asked is does the existing constitution of a company (previously Memorandum & Articles of Association), need to be updated if the company decides to become a single director company? We are seeing an increase in companies choosing a sole director & sole shareholder company. The Companies Act 2014 (the “Act”)

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Our February newsletter is out and this month we are looking at the New CEA Information note on the Early Warning Tools for Directors.    Note: The content within the newsletter is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other advice.

The European Union (Preventive Restructuring) Regulations 2022 (SI 380/2022) (“PRD”) commenced on 27th July 2022. The Corporate Enforcement Authority (“CEA”) has produced a helpful Information Note to assist company directors in understanding certain aspects of the Regulations, i.e., those aspects having a particular bearing on directors’ duties and responsibilities. Information Note has been prepared with

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Our January newsletter is out and this month we are looking at the top 10 Company Law Points for 2023   Note: The content within the newsletter is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other advice.

We start every new year highlighting 10 Company Secretarial and Company Law points to consider for 2023. PPSN for all Directors  We really try not to start the list with a negative, however this will be the biggest challenge all CRO presenters will face in 2023! So, what is the new requirement? Every director will

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Our December newsletter is out and this month’s “Ask a Question” is What to Do if we Missed our ARD?   Note: The content within the newsletter is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other advice.

Q – We missed the Annual Return Date (“ARD”) filing deadline for our Company. What options do we have if we want to retain the audit exemption? DO NOT FILE!! Sorry to be so dramatic but if you file the late annual return, you lose potentially the only option you have to retain the audit

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Our November newsletter is out and this month’s “Ask a Question” is Should a foreign company establish a Company or a Branch?   Note: The content within the newsletter is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other advice.