Central Bank Registers (Incl. ICAV) Search – Verify Authorised Financial Entities in Ireland

A Central Bank Registers Search identifies whether a company, fund, or financial intermediary is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. This search is essential for solicitors, conveyancers, and compliance professionals when dealing with regulated financial entities, confirming both legitimacy and operational status.

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What This Search Covers

Ellis & Ellis conduct comprehensive searches across all public registers maintained by the Central Bank of Ireland, including but not limited to:

• Register of Credit Institutions
• Register of Credit Unions
• Register of Life and Non Life Insurance Undertakings
• Register of Reinsurance Undertakings and Special Purpose Reinsurance Vehicles
• Register of Investment Firms (MiFID)
• Register of Investment & Insurance Intermediaries
• Register of Mortgage Credit Intermediaries
• Register of Moneylenders, Retail Credit Firms & Home Reversion Firms
• Registers of Payment Services & E-Money Firms
• Register of Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs)
• Register of Authorised UCITS & UCITS Management Companies
• Register of Debt Management Firms & Credit Servicing Firms
• Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicle (ICAV) Register
• List of Regulated Markets, Moneybrokers, and Money Transmission Businesses

Copies of filed documents are available upon request.

Why It Matters

Central Bank registers confirm whether a company or financial entity is properly authorised and in good standing. For solicitors, conveyancers, and financial institutions, these searches help:

• Verify the legal status of regulated entities involved in transactions
• Identify if an entity is in liquidation, receivership, or under enforcement action
• Confirm the legitimacy of lenders, insurers, or intermediaries in conveyancing or investment contexts
• Meet compliance and due diligence requirements under Irish financial law

Learn more about Central Bank Register Searches with our expert explainer.

Does Your Client Need a Central Bank Register or ICAV Search?

Use this search if your client is:

• Buying or selling property involving a regulated lender or investment fund
• Conducting corporate due diligence or financial compliance checks
• Acting for or against a regulated firm, intermediary, or fund structure
• Verifying an ICAV, UCITS, or AIF prior to conveyance or investment
• Ensuring clean title and entity validity before completing a transaction

Turnaround & Delivery

• Conducted manually by experienced Ellis & Ellis research specialists
• Ordered securely via the Ellis & Ellis online platform
• Typically completed within 24–48 hours
• Delivered as a certified PDF report citing register status, filings, and charge details

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Central Bank Registers (Incl. ICAV) Search FAQs

What is an ICAV?
An Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicle (ICAV) is a regulated investment structure introduced by the Central Bank in 2015 for UCITS and AIF funds.

Why conduct a Central Bank Registers Search?
To verify an entity’s regulatory status, confirm valid authorisation, and identify insolvency, liquidation, or enforcement actions.

Does an ICAV search show ownership or charges?
Yes. It shows registered status, filing history, registered offices, authorised officers, and any recorded charges or mortgages.

Are ICAVs regulated by the Companies Registration Office (CRO)?
No. They are registered and supervised exclusively by the Central Bank of Ireland.

What information does an ICAV search report include?
Status, authorisation date, registered address, directors/secretaries, number of charges, and details of any unsatisfied charges.

Is the ICAV Register always up to date?
Not always. The Law Society recommends obtaining an ICAV officer’s certificate confirming no new charges or winding-up petitions.

Why choose Ellis & Ellis?
Trusted accuracy, rapid turnaround, professional indemnity cover of €10 million, and over 130 years of legal search expertise.