Practical solutions for compliance and business success

At BDO Ireland, our Corporate Governance team simplifies Irish company law for our clients and their companies, ensuring they stay compliant and operate efficiently. We support companies at every stage of their lifecycle - from incorporation to expansion and if needed, wind-up.

With expertise across industries and business sizes, we handle core governance and corporate secretarial responsibilities, including company registration, structural changes, and compliance with statutory obligations. Our team ensures your business meets its regulatory requirements seamlessly, so you can focus on growth and operations.

Partner with us for expert corporate governance support - allowing you to focus on what matters most.

Our services include

Provision of named Corporate Company Secretary and Director Services
Minute taking at Board and shareholder meetings
Management of Company secretarial requirements for PLCs and listed companies in compliance with the various Governance codes and Listing rules
Advice on the implementation of a governance health-check
Advice and assistance in relation to the application of Irish Company Law, in particular the provisions of the Companies Act 2014
Provision of assistance to clients regarding the implications of changes to legislation and corporate regulatory obligations

Registration of non-Irish companies as a branch
Preparation and filing of annual requirements for branches
Advice on governance requirements of setting up in Ireland

New Company formations
Advice on voluntary strike off of companies that have ceased trading/never traded
Restoration of companies previously struck off the Register
Advice on company restructures, amalgamations, reorganisations etc
Advice on share restructures, issue of new shares, transfer, redemption and buy-back of shares

Maintenance of statutory registers
Management and updating of minute books
Preparation of the company’s annual return
Filing of the annual return and the annual accounts at the Companies Registration Office
Preparation of the documentation for the Annual General Meeting of the company
Registration of business names
Advice on updating Memorandum and Articles of Association / Constitution

Provision of Registered office address and mail forwarding facility
Arranging for documentation to be notarised, legalised and apostilled, as required
Assistance with banking transactions and reconciliations
Provision of international payroll coordination support to clients as required
Advice on stamp duty and arranging for e-stamping of documents online with the Revenue

Why choose BDO

When you partner with BDO, you get more time to focus on scaling and managing your business.
We take care of the rest:

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Companies Act 2014

The Irish Companies Act 2014 is a significant piece of legislation that overhauled Ireland’s company law. The Act provides for different company types, everyday administration and management, to winding up and dissolution. In 2024 the Act itself was updated to the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 to further enhance and strengthen the framework. Our Corporate Governance Team are here to help simplify Company Law requirements for you and ensure that your company is compliant with all updates to the legislation as and when they happen.

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Business Services & Outsourcing

BDO deliver a full range of finance, accounting, compliance, and business services to support your growth and to help you manage changing regulatory and reporting requirements, locally and globally. Regardless of your organisation’s size or aspirations, we ensure meticulous management of your accounting and compliance responsibilities, allowing you to dedicate your energy to achieving your business objectives.

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