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Ireland (IE)
Overview of Irish company data coverage, registers, and legal forms
Overview
Ireland's company register is maintained by the Companies Registration Office (CRO), a statutory body responsible for the incorporation of companies and registration of business names. The CRO provides public access to company information and filed documents.
Data Sources
Identifiers
Irish companies are identified by their CRO company registration number:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
company_number | CRO registration number (digits only) | 507913 |
Legal Forms
Private Companies
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LTD | Private company limited by shares | Most common company type |
| DAC | Designated activity company | Limited to activities in constitution |
| CLG | Company limited by guarantee | No share capital, typically non-profits |
| ULC | Unlimited company | Members have unlimited liability |
Public Companies
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PLC | Public limited company | Can offer shares to the public |
Partnerships & Other
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LLP | Limited liability partnership | Professional partnerships |
| LP | Limited partnership | General and limited partners |
| ICAV | Irish collective asset-management vehicle | Investment funds |
| SE | Societas Europaea | European company |
Coverage
- All Irish companies registered with CRO
- External companies (branches of foreign companies)
- Business names registered in Ireland
For detailed API integration instructions, see the CRO API guide.
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