Business Names Forms and Fees
There are seven Forms associated with Business Names:
- RBN1: Application for registration of a business name by an individual
- BN1A: Application for registration of a business name by a partnership
- RBN1B: Application for registration of a business name by a body corporate
- RBN2: Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by an individual
- RBN2A: Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by a partnership
- RBN2B: Nature of change in particulars of a business name registered by a body corporate
- RBN3: Cessation of business under a business name registered by an individual, partnership or body corporate
These Forms can be submitted through CORE, or through postal submissions. Please visit the CRO’s Forms page for the Forms listed on this page.
Information on Fees can be accessed on the CRO’s Filing Fees webpage.
| Form | Description | Paper | Electronic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBN1/RBN1A/RBN1B | New business name | €40 | €20 |
| RBN2/RBN2A/RBN2B | Change in business name particulars | €15 | Free |
| RBN3 | Cessation of business name | Nil | Free |
| Search | Paper | Electronic |
|---|---|---|
| Image of a document | €2.50 | €2.50 |
| Printout of business name | €3.50 | €3.50 |
| Search on business name paper file (mostly older documents) | €3.50 | €3.50 |
| Duplicate certificate of a business name | €12.00 | Free (for public sector use only) |