The CRO Open Data Portal is a platform launched by the Companies Registration Office (CRO) to provide easy access to key company data, including Company Records and Financial Statements. The portal is fully compliant with EU Open Data Regulations and offers data in bulk and via API, in open, machine-readable formats.
Users can explore information through interactive public dashboards that present essential company details in a clear, intuitive way. Basic company and submission data can be accessed free of charge, while document retrieval features are available to registered account holders on a pay-per-call basis. You can check it out here.
The CRO Open Data Portal provides access to a variety of datasets related to Irish companies and business names. Some of the key datasets available include:
- Company Records – Information on registered companies, including their status, directors, and filings.
- Financial Statements – Structured financial statements filed by companies, starting with data from 2022. Additional years will be added as they become available
- Entity and Submission Data – Details on company registrations and document filings.
- Bulk Data Access – Large-scale datasets for deeper analysis.
- API Services – Real-time access to company data for developers and businesses.
The Company Records dataset on the CRO Open Data Portal provides a structured and machine-readable register of all companies recorded by the CRO. It includes:
- Daily snapshots of company records, covering both active and historical (dissolved or closed) entities.
- Bulk download and API access, ensuring easy integration for research and business applications.
- Compliance with EU Open Data Regulations, specifically the European Union’s Open Data Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/1024).
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, allowing unrestricted reuse with appropriate attribution.
- Supports transparency, accountability, and economic innovation, benefiting public sector initiatives and digital services development.
Here are some practical tips to make the most of the CRO Open Data Portal:
- Use the API for real-time data – If you’re a developer or researcher, integrating the API can help automate data retrieval.
- Explore interactive dashboards – These provide a visual overview of key company data, making analysis easier.
- Leverage bulk downloads – If you need large datasets, downloading in bulk can save time and effort.
- Check metadata and documentation – Understanding the structure of datasets ensures accurate interpretation.
- Stay updated – The portal is continuously improved, so checking for updates ensures you have the latest information.
You can explore the portal here.
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