The Companies Registration Office (CRO) recently confirmed that involuntary strike-offs have recommenced in August 2025. CRO enforcement activity is now firmly back after a number of pauses during Covid-19 and various IT disruptions.
The CRO has indicated that strike-offs will begin with those that have the highest number of outstanding annual returns of the more than 35,000 companies currently in scope.
- Strike-offs have fully recommenced as of August 2025.
- More than 35,000 companies are currently in scope.
- Immediate action is required if your company has overdue filings.
- Directors face risks of liability, disqualification, and prosecution.
Key Risks for Companies and Directors
- Company Dissolution Once struck off, a company ceases to exist as a legal entity. Any assets automatically transfer to the State.
- Disqualification Directors risk being disqualified from acting as a director in future.
- Director Liability Directors remain personally liable for company debts and obligations, even after dissolution.
- Prosecution The Corporate Enforcement Authority can investigate and prosecute directors in cases of non-compliance.
What are your Options if Your Company is Late?
- Bring filings up to date File outstanding Annual Returns and financial statements with the CRO, together with late filing fees.
- Seek extra time Apply to the District Court for an extension of time to file overdue returns (if appropriate).
Important Points
- Enforcement– With over 35,000 companies in scope, those with multiple late filings will be targeted first.
- Court Applications– A District Court extension can preserve the company’s position where late filing is unavoidable.
- Assets– Any remaining company assets automatically vest in the State upon dissolution.
- Liabilities– Directors remain personally liable for debts and obligations of the dissolved company.
What can you do?
- Check your company’s CRO status.
- Prepare and file outstanding Annual Returns and accounts.
- Review what late filing fees are due and consult directly with the CRO.
- Make District Court applications for filing extensions.
As always, we advise you to contact your accountant/financial adviser for further information.
MF 29/09/25.
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