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Beneficial Ownership: What you may be wondering
All Irish limited companies must file their beneficial ownership details with the RBO.
Updated 21 Aug 2025 | Published 11 Jul 2019
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Limited Companies
Beneficial Ownership in Ireland
Who Needs to Register?
What is Beneficial Ownership?
Information Required for Registration
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Residential address
- PPS number (or equivalent identification)
- Nature and extent of ownership interest
Who Can Access This Information?
- Public Access: Limited details such as name, nationality, country of residence, and partial date of birth (month and year).
- Authorities with High-Level Access: Revenue Commissioners, Criminal Assets Bureau, An Garda Síochána, and other bodies with a legitimate interest.
Deadlines & Compliance
- New Companies: Must file beneficial ownership details within 5 months of incorporation.
- Existing Companies: Must ensure their records are up to date.
- Changes in Ownership: Any updates must be filed within 14 days.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
How to Register?
- Registration must be completed online via the RBO portal.
- It cannot be done via post, email, or in person.
- Accountants or legal representatives can file on behalf of a company.
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