Free company name check

Check your Irish company name

Search registered Irish companies before you apply. Enter a proposed company name or CRO number to see exact and similar matches immediately.

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Irish company register search

Exact and similar matches

Search the Irish register

Check legal company names and CRO registration numbers in seconds.

See exact and similar matches

Review potential conflicts before you begin the formation application.

Review before applying

Request a manual review; final name acceptance remains with CRO.

Before you apply

A register search is the first check, not final approval

The checker compares your proposed name with registered Irish companies. The CRO still considers whether a name is too similar, misleading, offensive or contains wording that requires permission.

Read the official CRO naming guidanceRead our Irish company and CRO search guideHow to choose a company name in IrelandWhy Holdings or Services may not make a name different

Use a distinctive core word rather than only generic terms.

Prepare two alternative names in case the first choice is refused.

Check registered business names and relevant trade marks separately.

Avoid committing to signage or branding before CRO incorporation.

Company formation from €189

Found a name you want to use?

Choose from Basic, Standard, Premium and Non-Resident formation packages. Every package includes the CRO filing fee and company name review.

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Basic

€189

Total price payable

Standard

€299

Total price payable

Premium

€539

Total price payable

Non-Resident

€2,249

Total price payable

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