Company Secretary Service Ireland
Every Irish company must have a company secretary. Our company secretary service helps Irish LTDs and non-resident founders keep the officer structure, CRO filings and statutory records organised from day one.
Why register your company in Ireland with us
End-to-end CRO compliance, transparent pricing, and a real Irish team behind every formation.
Required company officer
Irish companies must have a company secretary, including single-director LTD companies.
Single director support
A sole director cannot also act as company secretary for the same Irish LTD.
CRO deadline awareness
We help directors understand annual return and company officer filing obligations.
Better records
Support for statutory register discipline, officer details and basic company secretarial housekeeping.
Non-resident friendly
Useful for overseas founders who need a practical Irish company administration partner.
Clear next steps
We explain when additional filings are needed for director, secretary, share or registered office changes.
How company registration works
Confirm company setup
We review the number of directors, officer details and whether the company needs a secretary appointment.
Prepare appointment details
We collect the required information and confirm how the service fits with your CRO records.
Maintain reminders
We help keep directors aware of key company secretarial and annual return obligations.
Support changes
If officer or share details change later, we guide you to the correct filing support.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees. CRO filing fees included.
Secretary Advice
- Secretary requirement check
- Single director guidance
- Formation package recommendation
- Compliance overview
Nominee Secretary
- Company secretary service
- Annual engagement
- CRO compliance reminders
- Officer filing guidance
- Statutory records guidance
- Suitable for non-resident founders
Secretary Change
- Change of secretary support
- CRO form guidance
- Officer detail review
- Post-change confirmation
Why the company secretary role matters
The company secretary is one of the company officers. For a new Irish LTD, the role matters because CRO filings, statutory registers, annual return dates and officer details need to stay consistent over time.
For non-resident founders, appointing a practical secretary service can also make day-to-day company administration easier after incorporation.
When to use a company secretary service
A company secretary service is useful if you are forming a single-director company, do not have a suitable second officer, want deadline reminders, or prefer not to manage CRO company secretarial tasks yourself.
It is especially useful when combined with registered office address, annual return filing and tax registration.
Official references
Useful CRO guidance includes duties of directors and secretaries, the CRO dual capacity guidance, and the CRO company secretary information leaflet.
Frequently asked questions
Does every Irish company need a company secretary?
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Yes. CRO guidance states that every company registered under the Companies Act 2014 is required to have a company secretary.
Can the same person be sole director and company secretary?
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No. A single-director LTD still needs a separate company secretary. The sole director cannot also act as secretary for the same company.
Does a private company secretary need formal qualifications?
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CRO guidance says a private company secretary is not required to have formal qualifications, but directors must take reasonable steps to ensure the secretary has the necessary skills.
Is company secretary service included in formation?
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Some packages include company secretarial support, and it can also be added as a separate annual service depending on the company setup.
Does this replace annual return filing?
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No. Company secretary support helps with administration and reminders. Annual return preparation and filing can be handled as a separate service where needed.
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