Re-Registration of Companies in Ireland
As your business scales, your corporate vehicle needs to evolve with it. Under Part 20 of the Companies Act 2014, Irish enterprises can formally transition between company types—such as converting an LTD to a DAC, PLC, or ULC—without closing down or interrupting operations. TAS Consulting manages your entire statutory conversion process seamlessly.
What is Company Re-Registration?
Company re-registration is the formal legal procedure that allows an existing registered Irish corporate entity to change its legal classification. Crucially, **re-registration is not a winding up or a new incorporation**. Your enterprise continues its exact commercial existence under the same CRO registration number, preserving all ongoing contracts, assets, and liabilities while operating under a governance framework that better fits your current business scale.
Whether you need to adopt specific object clauses through a Designated Activity Company (DAC), scale public investment via a Public Limited Company (PLC), or secure financial privacy by shifting to an Unlimited Company (ULC), our corporate specialists guide your board through every compliance requirement mandated by the Companies Registration Office (CRO).
Why Re-Register Your Irish Company?
Business objectives shift over time. Transitioning your legal structure unlocks key strategic advantages:
Targeted Governance
Adopt customized objects clauses and strict shareholder controls by converting to a DAC.
Financial Privacy
Convert to an unlimited structure (ULC) to protect sensitive balance sheet data from public registries.
Capital Raising (PLC)
Scale up your funding capabilities by restructuring into a Public Limited Company for public investors.
Seamless Continuity
Keep your existing registration number, credit history, and commercial contracts intact.
The 4 Core Re-Registration Requirements
Under the Companies Act 2014, fulfilling these conditions is mandatory for a successful CRO transition:
Special Resolution
Members must pass a special resolution (75% majority vote) at an EGM or via written agreement.
New Constitution
Adopting an updated memorandum and articles tailored precisely to the target company structure.
Financial Standing
Filing up-to-date balance sheets and auditor reports where required (such as for ULC or PLC switches).
Form D20 Filing
Submitting the prescribed statement of compliance and application form to the CRO under Section 1285.
Our Simple 4-Step Re-Registration Process
We execute your corporate transition efficiently through a well-coordinated game plan:
Structure Audit
We review your current share capital, constitution, and member agreements to find the optimal route.
Member Approval
Drafting board minutes, notices, and special resolutions for your shareholders to execute.
CRO Submission
Filing Form D20, Form G1, and the new constitution digitally with the CRO within statutory deadlines.
Certificate Issued
Receive your official digital Certificate of Incorporation on Re-Registration and update commercial records.
Package Comparison & Inclusions
Choose the right level of expert guidance for your company's structural conversion:
Standard Re-Registration
Perfect for straightforward conversions (e.g., LTD to DAC) with complete CRO filing support.
Comprehensive Restructuring
End-to-end management for complex conversions (such as PLC or ULC shifts) with full regulatory oversight.
Explore Re-Registration & Conversion Services
Select a conversion pathway below to inspect specific statutory triggers and documentation requirements.
LTD to DAC Conversion
Transition a standard Private Limited Company into a Designated Activity Company with specific corporate objectives.
Converting to a Public Limited Company (PLC)
Meet the minimum issued share capital threshold and statutory reporting criteria to scale your enterprise publicly.
Shifting to an Unlimited Company (ULC)
Secure heightened financial privacy by converting your business structure while meeting auditor statement rules.
Continuity & Legal Identity
Understand how your CRO number, active commercial contracts, and bank accounts remain completely untouched.
Form D20 & Statutory Filings
Detailed compliance breakdowns for filing special resolutions and directors' statements under Part 20.
Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
Convert non-profit or club structures into guarantee-limited entities with expert court and CRO guidance.
Share Capital Adjustments
Manage nominal value changes, reserves, and allotted capital allotments required during re-registration.
Fixed-Fee Advisory Packages
Transparent pricing models covering advisory, drafting, and CRO submission fees with zero hidden costs.
Post-Registration Updates
Guidance on updating corporate letterheads, bank records, tax profiles with Revenue, and commercial contracts.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Does re-registration mean forming a brand new company?
No. Re-registration is an internal legal conversion under Part 20 of the Companies Act 2014. Your enterprise keeps its original CRO registration number, bank accounts, and active contracts without disruption.
What is Form D20 and why is it required?
Form D20 is the mandatory application form submitted to the CRO alongside a special resolution and a new constitution to effect the legal re-registration of a company type.
Will my existing contracts or bank accounts need to be re-signed?
Because the legal entity remains identical, existing supplier contracts, client agreements, and banking facilities generally continue in full force without requiring new execution.
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