A Company Search provides comprehensive, up-to-date information from the Companies Registration Office (CRO) in Ireland, making it an essential step in due diligence, compliance checks, and legal investigations. Ellis & Ellis Company Search reports are relied on by solicitors, lenders, accountants, and businesses to assess a company’s legal and financial standing.
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What This Search Covers
Ellis & Ellis Company Search reports typically include:
- Company designation/status
- Previous name(s)
- Registered office address
- Company type and incorporation details
- Last and next annual return dates
- Current directors and secretaries
- Statutory information filed by Irish companies
In addition, reports provide full details of financial charges, including:
- Mortgages and debentures
- Undertakings and other charges registered against company assets
- Whether charges have been satisfied or remain outstanding
Additional Registers Available
Our searches also extend to other CRO registers, including:
- Register of Business Names
- Register of Friendly Societies – registration details
- Register of Beneficial Ownership – for companies and Industrial & Provident Societies
- Register of Industrial & Provident Societies
Documentation scans from these registers are available on request.
Beyond Ireland
- UK & Worldwide Searches – Company searches available across multiple jurisdictions
- Central Bank of Ireland Registers – Searches available for legal entities including:
- Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles (ICAVs)
- Credit Unions
- Other regulated entities
Learn more about what you can find out through a Company Search with our expert explainer.
Why Company Searches Matter
A Company Search helps you:
- Confirm the legal existence and standing of a company
- Identify financial encumbrances and liabilities
- Verify directors, secretaries, and ownership information
- Assess risks before contracts, lending, or acquisitions
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards
Does Your Client Need a Company Search?
A Company Search is recommended if your client is:
- Lending to, or entering into a contract with, a company
- Buying or investing in a business
- Reviewing corporate governance and compliance records
- Investigating directors, secretaries, or beneficial ownership
- Checking for outstanding charges, mortgages, or debentures
- Assessing the financial or legal standing of a company before litigation or enforcement
Turnaround & Delivery
- Real-time access to CRO and other registers
- Delivered as a certified PDF report
- Documentation scans available on request
Company Search FAQs
What is included in a Company Search?
Reports cover company status, incorporation details, directors, secretaries, annual return dates, and statutory filings.
Does the search include financial information?
Yes. It details mortgages, debentures, undertakings, and other charges, with confirmation if they are satisfied or outstanding. It will also list any additional filings such as Financial Statements, Annual Returns, and more.
Are historical names included?
Yes. The report shows all previous company names recorded.
Can you provide searches outside of Ireland?
Yes. Ellis & Ellis provide company searches in the UK and worldwide.
Do you also search Central Bank of Ireland registers?
Yes. We can search ICAVs, Credit Unions, and other regulated entities upon request.
How quickly are reports delivered?
Most results are available instantly as certified PDF reports.
Why use Ellis & Ellis for a Company Search?
Trusted expertise, comprehensive coverage, certified results, and 135+ years of professional service.
