Registered office address in Dublin: a proper Irish address for your company
Every Irish company must have a registered office in the State. It is the address where the CRO, Revenue and the courts send official post and legal notices, and it goes on the public record. If you don’t want to use your home address, or you live abroad, we can provide a Dublin registered office, keep your own address off the register and make sure the post that arrives actually reaches you.
Four rules for a registered office
These come from the Companies Act 2014 and the CRO’s own guidance.
Whose address should it be?
Your own address
Free and easy if you live or work in Ireland. The catch: your address goes on the public record, and every official letter lands at your door.
A registered office agent
A company approved by the Registrar to act as your registered office. It keeps your home address off the register and handles your official post.
Your business premises
If you rent an office or unit in Ireland, you can register it. Just remember to file a change if you move.
What our registered office service covers
An address is only useful if the post behind it is handled properly.
A Dublin address
A physical address in the State that meets the CRO’s rules, so you stay compliant without using your home.
Official post handled
We receive correspondence from the CRO, Revenue and other agencies, so formal notices and deadlines aren’t missed.
Your privacy protected
Your home address stays off the public register, which matters most to directors who work from home or live abroad.
The CRO filing
We prepare the Form B2 that records the address, and the agent details, with the CRO.
Why you shouldn’t treat it casually
Post counts as delivered
A document sent to the address on the CRO record is treated as delivered to the company, even if you’ve moved and didn’t update it.
It’s an offence to neglect it
Failing to maintain a registered office, or failing to file a required Form B2, is an offence under company law.
Missed post, missed deadlines
Court papers and CRO notices come here. Ignoring them can lead to bigger problems.
Registered office vs trading address
They can be the same place, but legally they are different things.
| Registered office | Business or trading address | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The company’s official legal address | Where you actually work or receive customers |
| Where it can be | Anywhere in the Republic of Ireland | Anywhere, including abroad |
| Filed with the CRO | Yes, and changes go on Form B2 | No, you can change it freely |
| Official post | CRO letters, Revenue notices and legal papers are sent here | Everyday mail, customers and suppliers |
| PO box | Not enough on its own | Your choice |
Need an address for everyday mail as well? See our virtual address guide. A registered office is for official correspondence only.
What we need to set up your registered office
Your company details
The company name and registration number, or your details if the company is still to be formed.
How you want your post
Tell us how you’d like official letters to reach you, so nothing sits unopened.
Director authorisation
A director confirms that we act as your registered office, and we then file the Form B2.
Moving your registered office
Registered office questions
What is a registered office agent?
Can I use a PO box as my registered office?
Can I use the registered office address for everyday mail?
What happens if I don’t update my registered office?
Does the registered office address appear on the public record?
Can I use my home address as the registered office?
Can a company based abroad have an Irish registered office?
Is a registered office the same as a business address?
What documents are kept at the registered office?
Need an Irish registered office?
Tell us about your company and we’ll set up an address and make sure your post reaches you.
General information only, not legal advice. Source: Companies Registration Office (cro.ie) and sections 50 and 51 of the Companies Act 2014.