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Bring a struck-off company back

Company Restoration in Ireland get a struck-off company back on the register

If your company has been struck off the register, it isn’t the end. Restoring it brings the company back as if it had never gone, so you can recover assets, pursue debts or carry on trading. How you do it, and how hard it is, depends on how long ago the company was dissolved. We’ll tell you which route applies and handle it.

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Which route applies to you?

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What happens to a struck-off company

The clock starts at striking off

Time matters. The earlier you act, the simpler and cheaper restoration is.

Struck offUsually for not filing returns. The company is removed from the register.
DissolvedThe company stops existing, and its assets pass to the State.
Up to 12 monthsAdministrative restoration through the CRO, using Form H1.
Up to 20 yearsRestoration by application to the High Court.
The two routes

Administrative or High Court restoration

Administrative restoration

The quicker, cheaper route, handled by the Registrar of Companies.

  • Application on Form H1, received before the first anniversary of dissolution
  • All outstanding annual returns filed, with fees and any late penalties
  • Revenue confirmation, where the company was struck off for Revenue default
  • No overdue notifications about directors or secretary

High Court restoration

Needed once a year has passed, and it takes longer and costs more.

  • Application to the High Court under section 738 of the Companies Act 2014
  • Letters of no objection from the Registrar, the Minister and Revenue
  • Often three to six months from filing outstanding returns to restoration
  • The company is treated as if it was never struck off
Dissolved after a liquidation? A court order is needed. Restoration under section 708 can be made within two years of dissolution. Dissolved more than 20 years ago? The standard routes no longer apply, so talk to us about your options.
Why restore

Common reasons to bring a company back

Recover assets

Property or money held by the company at dissolution.

Collect debts

Money owed to the company that you want to claim.

Claim tax refunds

Refunds that were due before the company was struck off.

Trade again

Carry on under the same legal entity and its history.

Quick answers

Restoration questions

Who can apply to restore a company?
For High Court restoration, the company itself, a creditor, a former member or officer, or someone entitled to be registered as a member can apply, as long as the strike-off disadvantaged them.
What happens to the company’s assets when it’s dissolved?
They pass to the State. Restoring the company is how owners and others get them back.
Can I avoid all this by filing on time in future?
Yes. Most strike-offs follow missed annual returns. Once restored, we can keep your filings up to date. See our company secretarial service.
Should I restore a company or start a new one?
If there’s nothing to recover and no need for the old company’s history, a new company is often simpler. If assets, debts or contracts are involved, restoration is usually the answer. We’ll help you weigh it up.

Need to restore a company?

Tell us the company name and when it was struck off. We’ll confirm the route and what’s involved.

Talk to our team +353 85 147 7625

General information only, not legal advice. Sources: Companies Registration Office (cro.ie) and the Companies Act 2014. High Court restoration needs legal representation.

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