Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO) Ireland | Company Compliance Support
Register of Beneficial Ownership Requirements in Ireland
All Irish companies and certain other legal entities are required to maintain and file details of their beneficial owners with the Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO). This is a statutory compliance obligation and failure to file or update information can result in penalties and enforcement action.
Beneficial owners are individuals who ultimately own or control a company, typically through shareholding, voting rights or other means of control. RBO filings must be accurate, up to date and submitted within strict deadlines.
We provide a full range of services to ensure your new company is fully compliant. See our Company Formation service for more details.
Who Must Register Beneficial Ownership
RBO registration applies to:
- Irish limited companies
- DACs and CLGs
- Partnerships and other relevant entities
- New companies following incorporation
- Existing companies with changes in ownership or control
Register of Beneficial Owner
This new legal requirement is for all Irish Limited Companies to register the beneficial owner with the Central Register (RBO).
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What Information Is Required for RBO Filing
To complete an RBO filing, the following details are required:
- full legal name
- date of birth
- nationality
- residential address
- PPS number or equivalent identifier
- nature and extent of ownership or control
- date the individual became a beneficial owner
RBO Registration and Ongoing Compliance
Initial registration is only part of the obligation. Companies must also:
- confirm beneficial ownership details annually
- update the register when ownership or control changes
- correct inaccuracies promptly
- maintain internal beneficial ownership records
For ongoing compliance support, see our Company Secretarial services.
Why Companies Outsource RBO Compliance
- Avoids penalties and enforcement action
- Ensures accurate ownership reporting
- Saves director time
- Supports wider company compliance
Who This Service Is Suitable For
- company directors
- shareholders and beneficial owners
- new company incorporations
- growing businesses with changing ownership
- companies rectifying historic non-compliance
If your company employs staff, you may also require Payroll support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is considered a beneficial owner in Ireland?
A beneficial owner is an individual who ultimately owns or controls more than 25 percent of a company, either directly or indirectly, or who exercises control through other means.
What is the deadline for RBO registration?
New companies must register beneficial ownership within five months of incorporation. Existing companies must update the register within 14 days of any relevant change.
What happens if RBO details are not filed?
Failure to file or update RBO information can result in fines and enforcement action. Directors may be held personally responsible for non-compliance.
Can you correct historic RBO filing issues?
Yes. We assist companies with late filings, corrections and bringing records back into compliance.
Register Your Beneficial Owner Details Today
Ensure your company meets all legal requirements with a quick, accurate and compliant RBO submission handled by our expert team.
