The best company formation package in Ireland is not simply the cheapest advertised package. It is the package that gets the company incorporated correctly, gives you the documents you need after registration, and covers the first compliance steps that match your situation.
If you are comparing formation providers, use this guide to decide whether Basic, Standard, Premium or Non-Resident support is the right level for you.
What Every Formation Package Should Include
At a minimum, an Irish LTD formation package should include a company name check, preparation of the CRO incorporation details, the company constitution, CRO filing, Certificate of Incorporation and share certificates. The CRO explains that incorporation uses Form A1, which includes details such as the company name, registered office, secretary, directors, subscribers and share details.
If a low-price package does not clearly include CRO fees or company documents, ask for the full price before paying.
Basic Package: Best for Straightforward Irish LTD Setup
A Basic package suits founders who already know their director, shareholder, address and PPSN or IPN situation. It should be enough where the company has a simple structure and does not need extra first-year support.
StartCompany.ie Basic formation is priced from EUR 240 and includes the core incorporation documents and CRO fees.
Standard Package: Best for Founders Who Need IPN Support
If a director or relevant person does not have an Irish PPS number, identity-number support can become part of the formation process. A Standard package is usually better when the founder wants more guidance and first annual return support.
The first annual return matters because the CRO states that it is due exactly 6 months after incorporation and that the first B1 does not require financial statements. Including this support in the package helps avoid an early compliance mistake.
Premium Package: Best for a More Complete First-Year Setup
Premium formation makes sense when you want company formation, registered office, RBO guidance and first-year company secretarial support grouped together. It is also useful if the company may need director changes, share changes, company records or extra setup documents after incorporation.
If you are not based at an Irish business address, a registered office service can also protect privacy and keep CRO correspondence organised.
Non-Resident Package: Best for Companies With No EEA-Resident Director
Non-resident founders should not choose a standard package until they understand director residency. CRO guidance says every company should have an EEA-resident director unless the company has a Section 137 bond or another valid exemption route.
If all directors are outside the EEA, the Non-Resident package is normally the relevant route because it includes Section 137 bond support and post-formation guidance. Read our guide for US residents or non-resident formation guide if you are overseas.
Package Comparison Checklist
- Are CRO filing fees included?
- Are the constitution, share certificates and certificate included?
- Is IPN or VIF support available if there is no PPSN?
- Is the first annual return included or clearly priced?
- Is registered office support included or available?
- Is RBO support included or available after incorporation?
- Does the package cover non-resident director bond requirements?
- Is support available after the company is incorporated?
Which Package Should You Choose?
Choose Basic if your setup is simple. Choose Standard if you need IPN support and first annual return help. Choose Premium if you want a more complete first-year setup. Choose Non-Resident if the company has no EEA-resident director or needs Section 137 bond support.
You can compare all options on the StartCompany.ie pricing page.