Company Formation (Limited Company) — Digital (Self-Complete)

Company formation in Ireland is the process of incorporating a new private company limited by shares (LTD) with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). This is a digital, self-complete limited company formation: you complete it online from a guided questionnaire. It is for founders and business owners who are comfortable providing their own company details and want a low-cost way to set up a limited company. No solicitor reviews your answers or the finished formation at this price.

Once incorporated, a company has ongoing obligations, such as filing an annual return with the CRO each year and keeping its statutory registers up to date, so it is worth planning for these from the start. If your structure is more complex, for example with several shareholders, consider having a solicitor of your choice draft it.

What’s included

• A self-complete limited company formation for Ireland
• A guided online questionnaire to complete the formation

No solicitor review is included at this price.

Who this is for

• Founders with a simple company structure who are confident completing the details themselves
• Sole traders moving an established business into a limited company
• Business owners setting up an additional company with a straightforward structure
• People who want the lowest-cost route and do not need a solicitor’s input

How it works

1. This service cannot be ordered here; to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
2. Complete a short guided questionnaire about the proposed company, its directors, secretary and shareholders.
3. Your formation is prepared from your answers. No solicitor reviews your answers or the finished formation at this price, so please check your details carefully.
4. Your completed formation is delivered to you by email.

Frequently asked questions

How much does company formation cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

What do I need to set up a limited company in Ireland?

An LTD company needs at least one director and a company secretary; if there is only one director, the secretary must be a different person. Directors must be at least 18. You will also need details of the company’s name, registered office, shareholders and business activity.

Can I get a solicitor to check my company formation?

Yes.If you want a solicitor to handle this, find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory. This self-complete version does not include any solicitor review.

For more on setting up and running a company in Ireland, see our Business Legal Advice hub.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.