Registration of Beneficial Ownership
Ireland (RBO)
We help Irish companies register and maintain their beneficial ownership information with the Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO), helping you meet your filing obligations and keep your company records accurate and up to date.
RICHARD OSHEA CONSULTANCY
Get Your RBO Registration Right From the Start
Irish companies and other relevant entities are required to identify their beneficial owners and file the required information with the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO).
For newly incorporated entities, beneficial ownership information generally must be registered within five months of incorporation. If your company’s beneficial ownership details change, the RBO must also be updated within the required timeframe.
We handle the registration and update process for you, helping reduce the risk of errors, missed deadlines and unnecessary compliance issues.
UNDERSTANDING BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
What Is Beneficial Ownership Registration?
Beneficial ownership registration is the process of identifying the natural persons who ultimately own or control a company and registering the required information with Ireland’s Central Register of Beneficial Ownership.
A beneficial owner will typically be someone who directly or indirectly owns or controls more than 25% of a company’s shares or voting rights, although control can also arise through other means.
The RBO is separate from the Companies Registration Office (CRO). Companies have their own obligations to maintain an internal beneficial ownership register as well as filing the required information with the RBO.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
RBO Registration and Compliance Support
Whether you're registering a newly incorporated company or updating existing beneficial ownership information, we provide practical support throughout the process.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Keep Your Beneficial Ownership Information Up to Date
RBO COMPLIANCE
Why Is RBO Registration Important?
Irish companies that fall within the relevant requirements must register their beneficial ownership information with the RBO.
Failure to register or update beneficial ownership information can lead to enforcement action, fines and other consequences.
Your RBO information should reflect your company's current beneficial ownership position and remain consistent with your internal records.
We handle the filing process and help you understand what information needs to be provided, reducing the risk of avoidable errors.
WHO WE HELP
Who is this service for?
Our RBO registration service can help a range of Irish businesses and company owners meet their beneficial ownership obligations.
YOUR PROACTIVE ACCOUNTANT
Meet Richard OShea
Richard OShea is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser based in Cork, working with SMEs, construction businesses, and owner-managed companies across Ireland.
Beneficial Ownership registration is an important compliance requirement for Irish companies. Richard works proactively with clients to ensure beneficial ownership information is registered accurately, kept up to date and submitted within the required timeframe.
Whether you’re registering a newly incorporated company or need to update changes to your beneficial ownership information, you’ll receive practical advice and responsive support throughout the process.
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NEED TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about beneficial ownership registration in Ireland.
The Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO) is the central register containing beneficial ownership information for relevant companies and industrial and provident societies in Ireland.
It records information about the natural persons who ultimately own or control the relevant entity.
A beneficial owner is generally a natural person who ultimately owns or controls a company.
This can include someone who directly or indirectly owns or controls more than 25% of the company's shares or voting rights. Control can also arise through other means.
A newly incorporated relevant entity generally has five months from incorporation to register its beneficial ownership information with the RBO.
No. There is no annual RBO return equivalent to a CRO Annual Return.
Once the initial beneficial ownership information has been filed, an update is required when the relevant beneficial ownership information changes.
Changes to beneficial ownership information must be notified to the RBO within the required timeframe.
This can include adding or removing a beneficial owner or changing relevant details such as their name or address.
No. RBO registration and the CRO Annual Return are separate compliance requirements.
The CRO Annual Return provides information about the company and is filed with the Companies Registration Office, while RBO filings relate specifically to beneficial ownership information.
Yes. We can assist with updating beneficial ownership information where ownership or relevant details have changed.
We'll review the information that needs to be updated and help ensure the appropriate RBO filing is made.
GET STARTED
Keep Your RBO Compliance Up to Date
Book a free 15-minute discovery call. Whether you're registering a newly incorporated company, updating beneficial ownership information or simply want to make sure your RBO obligations are being handled correctly, we're here to help.
