Business Name vs Limited Company Ireland
A business name and a limited company are not the same. This page helps founders choose between registering a trading name and forming an Irish LTD.
Why register your company in Ireland with us
End-to-end CRO compliance, transparent pricing, and a real Irish team behind every formation.
CRO fees included
Formation packages include the Companies Registration Office filing fee, so pricing is easier to compare.
Real formation support
You get practical guidance before and after incorporation, not just an automated filing screen.
Non-resident ready
IPN, Section 137 bond, registered office and RBO requirements can be handled in one route.
Clear documents
Certificate of Incorporation, constitution and share documents are organised for banking and tax steps.
No hidden extras
Packages are written around what founders usually need to start an Irish LTD properly.
SEO-safe guidance
Pages explain what to compare and how to decide, without making unsupported claims about other providers.
How company registration works
Check requirements
We review directors, shareholders, registered office, PPSN/IPN needs and the formation route.
Choose package
Pick the package that matches your residency, banking, tax and compliance needs.
Prepare filing
We prepare company details, constitution, officer information and CRO filing documents.
File and support
After incorporation, we guide you through RBO, tax, banking and annual return next steps.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees. CRO filing fees included.
Business Name
- Trading name support
- CRO filing guidance
- Suitable for sole trader branding
- Simple setup
LTD Formation
- Irish LTD registration
- CRO fees included
- Constitution
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Share certificates
Formation + Tax
- LTD registration
- Tax next-step guidance
- IPN support if needed
- Annual return planning
- Post-formation support
Business name registration
A business name can be useful where a sole trader, partnership or company wants to trade under a name that is not the legal name of the person or entity.
It does not create the same structure as a limited company. The legal and tax position depends on the person or entity behind the business name.
Official references worth checking include the CRO company incorporation guidance, CRO officer guidance and Revenue VAT registration guidance where tax registration is relevant.
Limited company registration
A limited company is a separate company registered with the CRO. It has directors, a secretary, shareholders, a registered office and annual return obligations.
Many founders choose an LTD when they want a more formal business structure, clearer ownership and separation between the company and the individual founder.
Official references worth checking include the CRO company incorporation guidance, CRO officer guidance and Revenue VAT registration guidance where tax registration is relevant.
Frequently asked questions
Is a business name a company?
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No. A business name is usually a registered trading name. A limited company is a separate legal entity.
Which is better for limited liability?
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A limited company is generally used where founders want a separate legal entity and limited liability structure.
Can I register both?
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Yes. A company can register a business name if it trades under a name different from its legal company name.
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