Incorporation Fee
/ɪnˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən fiː/
An incorporation fee is the mandatory payment required by the company registry to officially register a new company and create its legal entity status.
An incorporation fee is the mandatory payment required by the company registry to officially register a new company and create its legal entity status.
An incorporation fee covers the administrative costs of processing your company registration application.
This includes reviewing your documents, updating the public company database, and issuing your certificate of incorporation.
You pay the incorporation fee at the time you submit your company registration application online.
The payment must be completed before the registry will process your application and create your company's legal status.
Incorporation fees vary depending on the type of company you're registering and how quickly you need the registration processed.
For an Irish company, the fee is €50 and for a UK company, the fees changed recently and are now £50.
Incorporation fees are generally non-refundable once your application has been submitted and processed - but at that point you normally have a new company too.
However, if the registry rejects your application due to errors or missing information, you may (although it is unlikely) need to pay the incorporation fee again when resubmitting.
After paying the incorporation fee, the company registry processes your application and issues a certificate of incorporation.
This document officially confirms your company exists as a legal entity and provides your unique company registration number.
Yes, the incorporation fee only covers the basic registration process.
You may face additional costs for services like company name reservations, expedited processing, or purchasing additional certified copies of your incorporation documents.
Incorporation fees can vary depending on whether you're registering a private limited company, public company, or other business structure.
Some company types may require higher fees due to additional regulatory requirements or documentation needs.
