A Certificate of Incorporation is an official document issued by a company registry that confirms your business has been legally formed and registered as a company.
A Certificate of Incorporation includes your company's registered name, unique company number, date of incorporation, and registered office address.
It also confirms the company type and jurisdiction where it was formed.
You receive a Certificate of Incorporation automatically once your company registration application is approved by the relevant company registry.
The process typically takes a 5 days in Ireland and 1 day in the UK.
A Certificate of Incorporation serves as legal proof that your company exists and can conduct business.
Banks, suppliers, and customers often require this document to establish business relationships and verify your company's legitimacy.
You'll need your Certificate of Incorporation when opening business bank accounts, applying for business licences, or dealing with government agencies.
Many third parties request this document as standard verification.
A Certificate of Incorporation differs from your memorandum and articles of association, which outline your company's rules and structure.
The certificate simply confirms your company's legal existence, whilst other documents detail how it operates.
The Certificate of Incorporation itself cannot be changed, but you can update your company details through official filings with the company registry.
Major changes like company name alterations may require additional certificates or documentation.
You can request a certified copy or replacement Certificate of Incorporation from the company registry for a small fee.
This replacement document holds the same legal validity as the original certificate.
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