Company Secretarial

Annual Return Filing

Every Irish company must file an annual return with the CRO, on a fixed schedule, whether or not it traded. We prepare and file it before the deadline ever becomes a risk.

Annual Return Filing

Your Annual Return Date (ARD) is set when your company is incorporated and repeats every year. Missing it triggers an automatic late filing penalty of €100 on day 57, plus €3.00 per day thereafter, and can ultimately lead to the company being struck off the register.

Most companies must also attach financial statements to their annual return. As a general rule, a company's first annual return doesn't need them, while a second or subsequent return does. We handle the filing itself and can coordinate with your accountant, or ours, to make sure the numbers are ready in time.

What's Included

Preparation and CRO filing of your Annual Return (Form B1)
Tracking of your Annual Return Date so nothing is missed
Coordination of financial statements to attach, where required
Confirmation once the return is accepted by the CRO

Why Choose Thornwell

We track deadlines proactively — you'll hear from us before the date, not after
Filed correctly the first time, avoiding costly rejections and resubmissions
One point of contact for the filing and any follow-up queries from the CRO

Choose your annual return

Filing your first return? Start online today. Second or later? We'll quote for your company.

First Annual Return

If this is your company's first Annual Return, financial statements are generally not required.

€100 + VAT

+ applicable CRO filing fees

File My First Annual Return

Quick and easy – get started online.

Second or Subsequent Annual Return

If this is your second or subsequent Annual Return, financial statements will generally be required. The fee will depend on your company's circumstances and the financial statements required.

Quotation required

Request an Annual Return Quote

We'll review your requirements and get back to you with a tailored quote.