A director appointment, resignation or removal changes who is legally responsible for managing the company. The internal decision and effective date come first; Form B10 then notifies the CRO so the public register reflects the change.
StartCompany.ie’s €200 director-change service prepares the relevant company records and CRO filing support for a routine appointment or cessation. Disputes, removals against a director’s wishes and transactions involving shares may require separate legal advice.
Appointment, resignation and removal are different
An appointment requires valid company approval and the incoming director’s consent and identity details. A resignation should have a clear effective date and written evidence. A contested removal follows a more formal process and should not be treated as a simple online update.
Changing a director does not automatically transfer that person’s shares, release guarantees or terminate employment and consultancy arrangements. Review each relationship separately.
The 14-day B10 requirement
The CRO states that officer changes and changes to officer particulars must be notified through Form B10 within 14 days. The filing should match the board or member record and use the correct effective date.
An incoming director may also need PPSN or CRO identity verification information. Foreign disqualification disclosures and the EEA-resident director rule can create additional forms or bond requirements.
- Record the corporate approval and effective date.
- Obtain consent and verified personal particulars.
- Review secretary and director-residence compliance.
- File Form B10 within 14 days.
- Update internal officer and beneficial-ownership records where relevant.
What StartCompany.ie prepares
For a routine change, StartCompany.ie prepares the supporting company records and B10 filing details from the information supplied. We help avoid inconsistencies between the signed decision and the public notification.
Send the company number, existing officer details, incoming or departing director information, reason for change, effective date and any director-residence issue. Tell us immediately if the change is disputed or connected with a sale of shares.
Checks after the CRO update
Update bank mandates, Revenue access, insurance, contracts, beneficial ownership and internal delegations as required. A CRO filing alone does not revoke digital credentials or authority held with third parties.
The board should also arrange a proper handover of accounting records, statutory books, passwords and company property. Directors remain responsible for governance beyond the filing itself.
StartCompany.ie service
Change of Directors
Current listed price: €200
Official information and next steps
StartCompany.ie provides preparation and filing support for the service described above. Final acceptance, registration, tax treatment or court approval remains with the relevant authority. Check the current official guidance before acting, particularly where a deadline, tax position, dispute or unusual transaction is involved.