Company Secretarial
Maintaining compliance with Irish company law is a critical responsibility for every business — but keeping up with the evolving legal requirements can be time-consuming and complex. At JP Egan & Company, we provide reliable, efficient Company Secretarial services to help businesses across Ireland meet their statutory obligations with ease and confidence.
From company formation to ongoing compliance and corporate governance, our team ensures that your records, filings, and board structures are always in line with the Companies Act and CRO expectations. We support companies of all sizes — whether you're launching a start-up, managing a growing SME, or running a well-established corporation.
Our services go beyond basic administration. We provide strategic guidance on governance, directorship changes, group structuring, and company reporting. With our help, you can avoid penalties, reduce legal risk, and operate with complete peace of mind knowing your secretarial duties are handled professionally.
Let JP Egan & Company take care of the paperwork — so you can focus on building your business.
Things to Know or Watch Out For with Company Secretarial
- Every Irish Company Must Have a Company Secretary
Private limited companies must appoint a company secretary who is responsible for compliance with company law. We can act as your outsourced company secretary. - Annual Return Filing is Mandatory
Your Annual Return must be submitted to the Companies Registration Office (CRO) each year — even if the company hasn’t traded. Missing deadlines can result in fines or loss of audit exemption. - Statutory Registers Must Be Maintained
Companies are legally required to maintain registers of directors, shareholders, and other key information. We ensure your registers are accurate and up to date. - Company Changes Must Be Properly Filed
Any changes to directors, shareholders, company name, or registered address must be filed with the CRO using the correct forms. We manage this process for you.
- Board Minutes and Resolutions Need to Be Documented
Decisions made by directors or shareholders must be formally recorded. We prepare board minutes and resolutions to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. - Non-Compliance Can Lead to Strike-Off
Failing to meet secretarial obligations may result in the company being struck off the register. We keep your filings and records in full compliance to avoid this risk. - Company Law Requirements Evolve
The Companies Act 2014 introduced significant changes — and more may come. Our team stays updated to ensure your company remains compliant. - Company Secretarial Audits Help Identify Gaps
A secretarial audit can reveal overlooked issues or risks. We offer these reviews to give you peace of mind and ensure all requirements are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The company secretary ensures that the company complies with its legal obligations, including record-keeping, filings with the CRO, and preparation of governance documents.
Yes — we prepare and file all required forms to record changes to directors, secretaries, shareholders, or registered office details.
Yes — every company must appoint a secretary. In single-director companies, the director cannot also serve as secretary, so a second person or service provider is needed.
An Annual Return is a statutory filing with the CRO that includes company information and, after the first year, abridged financial statements. We handle all aspects of this filing.
You may face late filing penalties and automatic loss of audit exemption for two years. We monitor deadlines to ensure this never happens.
It’s a review of your company’s filings, registers, and compliance to identify any issues and ensure full alignment with the Companies Act. We recommend this annually.
Yes — we provide a full outsourced company secretarial service, ensuring all obligations are met and giving you access to expert support year-round.
While not filed with the CRO, they must be maintained internally and may be required during audits or legal reviews. We prepare these as part of your compliance pack.
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