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Free Irish Company Name Check

Got a name in mind? Try it below for an instant first look. Then send it to us and we’ll check it against the CRO register, so you know where you stand before you pay for anything.

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YOUR COMPANY NAME Your name here LIMITED
Type a name to start

    This is a quick pre-check, not a register search. It runs in your browser and flags common problems. We do the real availability check for free.

    Check this name for free
    How it works

    Three easy steps, no payment

    You don’t need an account, and you only pay if you decide to register the company with us.

    Try it above

    Get an instant read on common name problems, such as restricted words and generic wording.

    Send us your names

    Give us a first choice and a back-up, along with your email address, using the short form below.

    We check the register

    We search the CRO register and tell you whether the name looks likely to be accepted.

    Why names get refused

    Four reasons the CRO says no

    The examples are made up, but the patterns are real. Knowing them can save you a lot of back and forth.

    Too close to an existing name

    If the only difference is a generic word, the CRO treats the names as the same.

    Greenfield Solutions Limited
    Try this: add a distinctive word that’s truly yours, not “services”, “solutions”, “international” or “Ireland”.

    It sounds like another company

    Spelling it differently doesn’t help if it sounds the same when you say it.

    Kilmore Digitel Limited
    Try this: say your name out loud. If it reminds you of a company you know, change the main word.

    It contains a restricted word

    Words like “bank”, “insurance”, “university” and “charity” need approval from the relevant regulator, even inside a longer word.

    Hollybank Consulting Limited
    Try this: drop the word, or allow extra time to get permission before you register.

    It hints at state backing, or offends

    A name that suggests a link to the Government or State, or that’s thought offensive, won’t be accepted.

    Irish Government Advice Limited
    Try this: pick something neutral. Still stuck? Read our full guide to getting a name approved.
    Free, no sign-up

    Ask us to check your name

    Send us up to two names and we’ll look them up on the register for you. If a name is taken, we’ll help you find a close alternative that works.

    • A search of the CRO register for both of your names
    • A plain answer on whether each one looks acceptable
    • Ideas for alternatives if your first choice is taken
    • No obligation to register with us afterwards

    Company name check request

    This is for checking a new company name. For an existing company, please contact us.

    Quick answers

    Company name questions

    Does a free check mean the name is reserved?
    No. A check tells you whether the name looks available today. It’s only yours once the company is registered, so it’s worth moving quickly once you’ve found a name you like.
    Can I reuse the name of a company that closed down?
    Often not straight away. The name of a dissolved company is generally kept off limits for a long time, so send it to us and we’ll tell you whether it’s free. A name you held as a sole trader may also be available as a company name.
    Can my company name be in any language?
    Company names have to be in English or Irish. Irish words can make a distinctive, memorable name.
    Do I have to add “Limited” to the name?
    A private company limited by shares (LTD) ends its name with “Limited” or the short form “Ltd” (or “Teoranta” in Irish). The tool above adds it for you, so just type the main part of the name.
    The name is free. Should I check anything else?
    Yes. Check that the matching .ie domain and social handles are available, and consider whether the name could clash with a trademark. See our trademark registration service.

    Found a name you love?

    Once it’s cleared, we can register your company and take care of the paperwork.

    Register your company See pricing
    Key dates
    VAT3 return due the 19th (23rd on ROS)
    PAYE, PRSI and USC due the 14th (23rd on ROS)
    Form 11 and preliminary tax due 31 October (later on ROS)
    Company CT1 due the 23rd of the ninth month after year end
    Records must be kept for six years