Company Formation Ireland

Professional company formation and business setup support for entrepreneurs, contractors, and SMEs across Ireland.

RICHARD OSHEA CONSULTANCY

Start Your Business on the Right Foundations

Registering a company in Ireland is relatively straightforward. The more important question is whether it’s being set up correctly.

Choosing the right structure, completing the correct tax registrations, and understanding your responsibilities as a director can save significant time, cost, and complexity later.

We handle the entire process, CRO registration, company constitution, Revenue registrations, and beneficial ownership filing — while giving you clear guidance on what comes next.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything for €200

  • CRO registration fees included
  • Company Registration Number (CRN)
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Company Constitution
  • Free company name availability check
  • All digital documents delivered by email
  • Corporation Tax registration with Revenue
  • Support with Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO) requirements

Most company formations are completed within 5–10 working days once all required information has been provided.

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Ready to make the switch?

We can transition you at almost any point in the year, mid-year moves are straightforward.

WHY IT MATTERS

Why Getting the Structure Right Matters

A limited company isn’t just a legal formality.

The decisions made at formation can affect how profits are taxed, how money is extracted from the business, how ownership is structured, and how easily the business can adapt as it grows.

Getting the wrong share structure, appointing directors incorrectly, or overlooking important tax registrations can create unnecessary complications later.

We help ensure the company is set up not only for where the business is today, but for where it’s likely to be in the years ahead.

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES

Company Formation for Construction Businesses

For many contractors and subcontractors, moving from sole trader to limited company is a natural step as the business grows.

A limited company can offer greater flexibility around tax planning, ownership, profit extraction, and liability protection. However, it also brings additional responsibilities, including annual accounts, corporation tax returns, and CRO filings.

Construction businesses often have additional considerations around business partners, equipment ownership, succession planning, and future growth. Getting the structure right from the outset can save significant time and cost later.

We’ll help you decide whether incorporation is the right move and ensure the company is set up correctly from day one.

Sector-Specific Consulting (Construction, Agri Contractors, Haulage)​
CLIENT FEEDBACK

Trusted by businesses across Ireland

Real feedback from business owners we've worked with.

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Richard is amazing plain and simple great thank you
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Richard helped me start my new business and provides a flexible, tailored service that fits my business needs. He is responsive to enquiries and provides excellent advice and support. I would recommend him to budding entrepreneurs looking for a fresh approach.
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I am delighted with the service provided by Richard OShea Consultancy. Very professional and helpful for anyone who is still learning the Revenue process as with my small business. Always available to answer any queries at any time.
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Coming from an arts background with little education in finance, taxes etc, I was extremely satisfied with Richard's service. He was efficient and enthusiastic, as well as patient in explaining things to me and answering all my questions.
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I couldn’t recommend Richard enough. I came across his services through Bark. Richard was a pleasure to deal with, professional, extremely responsive and very helpful with any queries I had. Overall, excellent service.
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Richard was great to work with and helped me massively in the process of setting up my company! Will definitely be working with Richard again.
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We recently worked with Richard from Richard O'Shea Consultancy for our accounting needs at Emiliaz Jewellery, and we couldn't be more satisfied. Richard's professionalism and expertise were evident from the start. He provided clear, insightful advice and managed our accounts with exceptional skill and efficiency. His friendly demeanour made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Richard for anyone in need of top-notch accounting services!
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Richard was hired to do the accounts and give tax advice for my golf rental Bussiness. He keeps myself and my staff up to date on tax deadlines and all relevant paperwork. He is a pleasure to work with and everything is done with great precision. Richard has made this end of my company to run seamless without any stress. He always has time to answer and accounting queries and questions I may have.
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I found Richard’s company via Facebook when I was looking for a very reputable accountant for my new start up business. From the initial contact right through to the business set up, Richard has been nothing but highly professional, diligent and all round just fantastic at his job. He has wide ranging knowledge for anyone wanting to use his services. I would recommend connecting with Richard if you are looking for invaluable advise regarding starting your own business and to those already in business that might not currently be getting the service and expertise they desire. Everything was seamless for my start up and Richard looked after everything that needed to be done from a practical and legal standpoint. I would highly recommend Richard for anyone in business.
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I found Richard's firm on Bark. From the get go he was very friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions I had. He was prompt and thorough and made it very clear what I needed to do on my end in terms of documents required or adjustments that needed to be made to my accounts. It really took all the stress out of the process for me. I would highly recommend Richard's service, worth every penny!
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Richard OShea – Chartered Accountant in Cork
Your Proactive Accountant

Meet Richard OShea

Richard is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser based in Cork, working with sole traders, SMEs, contractors, and growing businesses across Ireland.

Company formation isn’t just a filing exercise, it’s the start of a business relationship. Most clients who come to us for company formation stay with us for their ongoing accounting and tax, because we understand their structure from the ground up. We set up the company, we know the constitution, we know the ownership — and that context makes everything that follows simpler and more effective.

NEED TO KNOW

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to common questions from business owners considering this service.

Most companies are registered within 5–10 working days once all required information has been received and the application has been submitted to the CRO.

Our company formation service is a fixed fee of €200, including CRO registration fees.

Yes. Every Irish limited company must appoint a company secretary. We can advise on suitable arrangements and ongoing company secretarial support.

At a minimum, corporation tax registration is required. Depending on the business, VAT, PAYE, and RCT registrations may also be needed.

We handle the necessary registrations as part of the formation process.

It depends on your profit levels, future plans, liability considerations, and personal circumstances.

We'll explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option before you make a decision.

 

Yes. We assist non-resident directors and overseas business owners establishing Irish companies and can advise on director residency requirements and available options.

 

We'll explain your ongoing obligations, including corporation tax, annual returns, payroll (if applicable), and compliance deadlines.

Many clients also choose to continue with us for their accounting and tax support.

 

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Ready to Set Up Your Company?

Book a free 15-minute discovery call. We'll confirm whether a limited company is the right structure for your situation, advise on the most suitable setup, and handle the formation process from start to finish.