Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO)

Beneficial Ownership Filing in Ireland – RBO Compliance for Irish Companies

All Irish companies are legally required to file their Beneficial Ownership information with the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO) within 5 months of incorporation. This is a statutory obligation under Irish company law.

In addition, most Irish banks will request an RBO compliance report when you apply to open a business bank account. For this reason, it is strongly recommended to complete the RBO filing as soon as your company is incorporated and ready to commence trading in Ireland.

What is the RBO?

The Central Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO) serves as the centralised repository of information about the natural persons who ultimately own or control Irish companies and legal entities. This includes details on the beneficial interest they hold.

The RBO became operational on 22nd June 2019, after which all existing companies were given a five-month transition period to submit their ownership details. Therefore, any Irish company incorporated before 22nd June 2019 was required to complete their filing by 22nd November 2019.

Why RBO Filing is Important

Failure to file beneficial ownership information with the RBO is considered a breach of statutory duty and may result in penalties or enforcement actions under the applicable regulations. This requirement is part of Ireland’s implementation of the EU’s 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD4).

RBO Filing Services – We Can Help

If your company has not yet filed its beneficial ownership details or if you're unsure of how to proceed, our team can assist you. We offer professional RBO filing services to ensure full compliance with Irish company law and anti-money laundering regulations.

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