Company Name Reservation

Need to reserve a company name in Ireland? Chern & Co will reserve your company name with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), check the name first, file the reservation on CORE and send you the RCN Certificate to use with your company application.

How company name reservation works in Ireland

  • Reservation of a company name is provided for under sections 28 and 29 of the Companies Act 2014
  • The CRO holds the name for 28 days
  • You can extend the reservation once for another 28 days, so a name can be held for up to 56 days
  • The CRO issues an RCN Certificate, which is submitted with the new company application within the reservation period
  • The CRO fee for the reservation is credited against the company registration fee when the RCN Certificate is presented in time
  • Reservation is available for new companies and for existing companies changing their name
  • A business (trading) name cannot be reserved

What our name reservation service covers

  • Checking the name against the CRO register, the Register of Business Names and the trade mark register before we file
  • Advising on names the CRO may refuse: identical or too similar to an existing name, offensive, or suggesting State sponsorship
  • Filing the reservation on CORE and paying the CRO fee for you
  • Sending you the RCN Certificate and the date the reservation ends
  • Extending the reservation for a further 28 days, if you need more time
  • Using the reserved name when we register your company

What you provide

  • The company name you want, and one or two alternatives
  • Whether it is for a new company or a change of name of an existing company
  • Your contact details and, for an existing company, its name and number

How it works

  1. You send us the name and we check it.
  2. You confirm the name and we send an invoice.
  3. We file the reservation on CORE.
  4. You receive the RCN Certificate and the end date of the reservation.
  5. We register your company with the reserved name, or extend the reservation if you need more time.

Who this service is for

Founders who have chosen a company name and need time to prepare the constitution, directors and documents before incorporation, and existing companies planning a change of name.

Frequently asked questions

Can I reserve a company name in Ireland?

Yes. The CRO reserves a company name for 28 days under sections 28 and 29 of the Companies Act 2014. The reservation is made online on CORE.

How long is a company name reserved for?

28 days. You can extend it once for another 28 days, up to 56 days in total. After that a new reservation is needed.

Can I reserve a business name?

No. Only company names can be reserved. A business (trading) name is registered separately with the CRO, see our business name registration service.

Does a reservation guarantee my company name?

It stops anyone else registering the same name during the reservation period. The CRO can still refuse a name that does not meet its rules, so we check the name before we file.

Should I check the name first?

Yes. Start with our company name check to see whether the name is available and acceptable to the CRO.

Have questions? Contact us for a free consultation.

Disclaimer: The content of this page is for information purposes only and is subject to change. It does not constitute professional advice. No liability is accepted by Chern & Co for any actions taken or not taken in reliance on the information set out on this page. Professional, legal or tax advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action.

Company Name Reservation

€95 excl. VAT

What’s Included:

Reserve a company name with the CRO in Ireland. The name is held for 28 days, extendable once to 56, and you receive the RCN Certificate.

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Regulatory Disclosure

Chern & Co Ltd is a Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) in Ireland, authorised and supervised by the Department of Justice.

Our official registration reference is TCSP APP/1211/2018, and we are listed in the public TCSP register maintained by the Irish Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit.

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