Below is a comprehensive guide on a private a limited company in Ireland also referred to as an LTD. A private company limited by shares is a company where its shareholders liability is limited to the number of shares that they own, i.e. Its Shareholders are limited to its Creditors to the amount of shares they own in the company. A Private Company Limited By Shares cannot be traded on the stock exchange. Private Companies limited by shares are required to have the suffix “Limited” or “Ltd” after their name. This type of company must still make an annual return to the Companies Registration office, regardless to whether it has traded or not.
The Companies Registration Office (CRO) in Ireland administers this type of company under the Companies Act 2014. If you register a company in Ireland for trade it will most likely be this company type. We are here to guide you through the process of incorporation. Looking for more information about us?
This is the most popular company type in Ireland as it can be easily managed from abroad.
Updated 21/08/2023
