Each year, the Companies Registration Office (CRO) strikes off thousands of Irish companies for failure to file annual returns. In 2026, approximately 32,000 companies are currently at risk. If your company is among them, you need to act quickly.
What Is CRO Strike-Off?
When a company repeatedly fails to file its B1 Annual Return on time, the CRO will eventually initiate strike-off proceedings. This means removing the company from the register entirely — effectively dissolving it.
Strike-off has serious consequences:
- The company ceases to exist as a legal entity
- Directors may face personal liability for company debts incurred after strike-off
- Bank accounts may be frozen
- Contracts and assets may become void
How Do You Know If You're at Risk?
The CRO publishes strike-off notices in Iris Oifigiúil. You'll typically receive a notice by post before strike-off is finalised. However, many directors don't realise they're at risk until it's too late.
Signs your company may be at risk:
- You've missed one or more B1 filing deadlines
- You've received a letter from the CRO warning of pending strike-off
- Your company shows as "strike-off" status on the CRO register
What Can You Do?
If your company has missed its annual return filing deadline, Section 343 of the Companies Act 2014 provides a legal route to restore compliance before strike-off becomes permanent.
At LateAnnualReturn.ie, we've successfully handled every Section 343 application we've filed. Our flat fee of €749.99 covers everything — from court affidavit preparation to CRO filing.
Don't wait. The sooner you act, the more options you have.