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CRO B1, CT1, RBO and year-end filings.
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Statutory audits — quoted on request.
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First-year compliance and bookkeeping sorted.
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Management accounts and monthly reporting.
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UK, US, UAE, India and beyond — Section 137 bond included.
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Set up an Irish company from the UK with the Section 137 bond, CRO filing and formation support included.
From €2,450 + VAT
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Forti Ltd

Unleash Your Business Beyond Limits.

info@forti.ie +353 1 906 5862
Office 106, Nesta Business Centre, 4–5 Burton Hall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094, Ireland

Accounting & Tax

  • Bookkeeping
  • Sole Trader Accounting
  • Limited Company Accounting
  • Annual Accounts
  • Management Accounts
  • Corporation Tax
  • Form 11 — Self-Assessment
  • Contractor Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Tax Refund
  • Tax Deadlines
  • Switching Accountants

Payroll & Compliance

  • Small Business Payroll NEW
  • Payroll & HR Services
  • BIK Calculations
  • VAT Return Service
  • Revenue Registrations
  • Annual Compliance
  • CRO Annual Return (B1)
  • RBO Filing

Company Formation

  • Irish Company Formation
  • EU Businesses
  • International / Non-EEA
  • Non-EEA Resident Director
  • Virtual Office
  • Company Secretarial
  • Cost of Formation
Company Exit
  • Close a Company
  • Strike Off
  • Dormant Company
  • Members Voluntary Liquidation

E-Commerce & Resources

  • Shopify Accountants
  • eBay Accountants
  • E-Commerce Accounting
  • Startup Accountant
Resources
  • Irish Business FAQs
  • Business Glossary
  • Templates
  • Case Studies
  • Blog & Guides
  • Sole Trader vs Ltd
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  • Architects
  • Dentists
  • Interior Designers
  • Tradesmen
  • Therapy Practices
  • Estate Agents
  • Business Coaches
  • IT & Technology
  • Hospitality
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Structural Changes

If your company structure changes, we handle all required CRO filings and statutory updates.
Includes:

  • Director appointments or resignations
  • Share transfers or allotments
  • Company name changes

We ensure your company records remain accurate and legally compliant.

Strike

If you decide to close your company, we manage the full voluntary strike-off process, including compliance review, documentation, and filing with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), ensuring the company is properly and safely dissolved.

Additional CRO Filings

Director changes, share transfers, share allotments, company name changes or other statutory updates.

RBO Filing / Ownership Updates

Required whenever shareholders or beneficial ownership changes (25%+).
We prepare and submit the update to the Central Register to keep your company compliant

Registered Office Address

Secure and reliable registered office solution to improve your business reputation. This add-on service provides an official business address for company registration and ensures important business correspondence is handled professionally. Includes:

  • Official registered business address
  • Use for company registration
  • Handling of business correspondence
  • Professional business presence
  • Reliable address for official records

Full Company Secretary Service

Our full company secretary service ensures your company adheres to corporate governance standards. This includes maintaining statutory registers, filing annual returns, handling board resolutions, and advising on legal compliance. By outsourcing this service, you can reduce administrative workload and ensure your company avoids compliance-related risks.

Register of Beneficial Owners (RBO) Filing / Update

Every Irish company must file and maintain accurate beneficial ownership details with the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (RBO). Our service includes:

  • Preparation and electronic filing with the Central RBO
  • Review of 25%+ ownership or control thresholds
  • Confirmation of submission for your records

Required within 5 months of incorporation and whenever shareholding changes.
Failure to file can result in significant penalties — we ensure your company remains fully compliant.

Strike Off

If you need to close your company — whether within the first year or later — we manage the entire voluntary strike-off process professionally and compliantly. Our team handles:

  • Director resolutions and required documentation
  • Pre-strike-off compliance review
  • Preparation and filing with the Companies Registration Office (CRO)

We ensure your company is properly wound down to avoid delays, penalties, or future compliance issues.

Please note: CRO filing fee and required newspaper advertisement costs are separate.

Digital Marketing Services (Free Consultation)

Reaching your audience effectively is key to growth. This free consultation introduces startups and small businesses to digital marketing strategies, including social media management, search engine optimisation (SEO), and online advertising, tailored to your industry and goals.

Introduction to Website Development Company (Free)

Building a strong online presence is vital for any business. This free service connects you with experienced website development companies, offering startups and small businesses tailored consultations to help establish or upgrade their online platforms.

Cloud-Based Phone & Call Answering Services (Paid Monthly)

Modern businesses thrive on effective communication. This service provides VoIP phone solutions and professional call answering with calendar management and call forwarding. It ensures no business opportunities are missed while projecting a professional image to clients and partners.

6-Month Annual Return Filing

Filing the first Annual Return (B1) is an important requirement to keep your company compliant and in good standing. This service includes the preparation, filing, and management of all required documents for the year, such as financial statements, shareholder reports, and any necessary changes to the company structure. It allows you to focus on growing your business while ensuring your obligations are met. Includes:

  • Preparation and electronic filing
  • Deadline monitoring
  • Audit exemption protection

This filing is required even if no financial statements are due.

Annual Return Filing per Year

Annual returns are essential for keeping your company information up-to-date with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). This service ensures that all required information, such as directors, shareholders, and company financials, is filed accurately and on time, avoiding late penalties and maintaining good standing.

Annual Compliance Support

Annual compliance is critical for avoiding fines and maintaining good standing with regulatory authorities. This service includes the preparation, filing, and management of all required documents for the year, such as financial statements, shareholder reports, and any necessary changes to the company structure. It allows you to focus on growing your business while ensuring your obligations are met. Includes:

  • Annual Return (B1) filing
  • Statutory register maintenance
  • Deadline tracking
  • Audit exemption monitoring
  • Compliance advisory support

Ideal for directors who want ongoing professional oversight.

 

 

Annual Return (B1) Filing

Preparation and filing of yearly CRO Annual Return (after year one).

Helps maintain good standing and avoid late filing penalties.

Full Company Secretary Service

Our full company secretary service ensures your company adheres to corporate governance standards. This includes maintaining statutory registers, filing annual returns, handling board resolutions, and advising on legal compliance. By outsourcing this service, you can reduce administrative workload and ensure your company avoids compliance-related risks.

Historical filing and bookkeeping services are for businesses that have gaps in their financial year filings. We will require this information for compliance and reporting purposes, regardless of the gap duration.

  • Manage Annual Returns Deadline (Included)
  • File Annual Return in CORE (Included)
  • File PDF Financial Statements in CORE File Manager (Included)
  • Signing Annual Return and Bank Application Documents (Included (Limited)**)
  • Company Secretarial Paperwork Filing (Included)
  • Maintaining and Updating Company Registers (Included)
  • Drafting Minutes for Board Meetings (AGM Included) (Included)
  • Ongoing Company Secretarial Advice (Annual Limit) (Up to 300 minutes)
  • Additional Secretarial Advice Beyond Annual Limit (€99+VAT/hour).
  • Countersignatures for Company Bank Applications/Reports (Not Included)

Traditional phone systems are transformed by VoIP (vocal over Internet Protocol) technology, which facilitates vocal communication over the internet. This technology is extensively employed in cloud-based phone services. The latest technology provides businesses with substantial advantages, such as seamless integration with a variety of digital tools and increased flexibility. Our call answering services ensure that you never miss an important call. We ensure that your business’s communication is both efficient and effective by managing your diary, receiving inquiries, and forwarding them to you.

Our Business Address Service will improve your company’s corporate image by providing a prestigious address for your correspondence. We will forward your business correspondence to an alternative address of your choosing via post for a nominal fee of €55 per month. This service is renewable annually, with an additional fee for forwarding general business correspondence.
If you need cloud based phone services, enquire now.

Company Formation

Includes CRO Filing Fee for Private Limited Company or DAC.

  • Manage Annual Returns Deadline (Included)
  • File Annual Return in CORE (Included)
  • File PDF Financial Statements in CORE File Manager (Included)
  • Signing Annual Return and Bank Application Documents (Included (Limited)**)
  • Company Secretarial Paperwork Filing (Included)
  • Maintaining and Updating Company Registers (Included)
  • Drafting Minutes for Board Meetings (AGM Included) (Included)
  • Ongoing Company Secretarial Advice (Annual Limit) (Up to 300 minutes)
  • Additional Secretarial Advice Beyond Annual Limit (€99+VAT/hour).
  • Countersignatures for Company Bank Applications/Reports (Not Included)

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