It is possible to buy professional Irish company formation for under €250, but the headline number is meaningful only when the package scope is clear. Some prices are shown before VAT or before the CRO filing fee, while others exclude documents a new company will immediately need.
StartCompany.ie’s Basic package is €240 total. It includes the CRO fee and core incorporation documents, making it a transparent low-cost choice for a straightforward private company limited by shares.
The minimum documents to expect
A completed incorporation should produce more than a company number. The founder should receive the CRO Certificate of Incorporation, the registered constitution and records that correctly reflect the first shareholders and shares.
StartCompany.ie includes share certificates as well as the certificate and constitution. These records matter when opening accounts, onboarding payment providers, dealing with advisers and documenting ownership.
- Company-name check before filing.
- Form A1 preparation and electronic CRO submission.
- CRO filing fee included in the total.
- Certificate of Incorporation and constitution.
- Share certificates and formation support.
Who the €240 package is designed for
The Basic option fits founders who already have a compliant Irish registered office, an eligible company secretary and a director arrangement satisfying the EEA-residence rule or another lawful route. Each director also needs the identification information required for CRO filings.
A single-director LTD still needs a separate secretary. A company whose directors all live outside the EEA may need a Section 137 bond. These are structural requirements, not ordinary hidden add-ons.
How under-€250 offers should be compared
Convert every quote to a total payable figure. Add VAT, government fees, mandatory document charges and unavoidable processing fees. Then compare the actual deliverables and whether human support is available when the submitted information is incomplete.
Publicly advertised prices change. On 2 September 2026, Irish professional offers visible online included totals both below and above €250, with some providers advertising ex-VAT figures. This is why StartCompany.ie uses the clearer phrase €240 total.
When paying more can cost less overall
A founder without a PPSN may value the Standard package because IPN support and the first annual return are included. A founder needing a registered office and RBO filing may find Premium better value than ordering those services one by one.
Start with the company’s actual officer, address and compliance needs. The under-€250 option is excellent for a simple case, but forcing a complex case into the cheapest package can create delays and later charges.
StartCompany.ie service
Basic Company Formation
Current listed price: €240 total
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.