Company formation in Clare

Starting a business in Co. Clare? We'll match you, free, with a trusted formation agent or accountant who covers Ennis and the rest of the county — to register your limited company, sole trader business or business name properly.

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Starting a business in Clare

Between the Shannon Free Zone, the Wild Atlantic Way and Ennis's busy town centre, Clare start-ups range from aviation and tech suppliers to surf schools, cafés and holiday-let operators — many of them seasonal businesses weighing up sole trader versus limited company.

We regularly hear from people in Clare setting up businesses in tourism & hospitality, aviation services, tech & software, retail. Whatever your trade, the first decision is the same: sole trader or limited company?

Local support: your Local Enterprise Office

Clare is served by Local Enterprise Office Clare. LEOs offer Start Your Own Business training, one-to-one mentoring, the Trading Online Voucher and grant supports for eligible small businesses. Your formation partner looks after the legal and tax registration; your LEO can help with training, planning and funding.

Areas we cover in Clare

EnnisShannonKilrushEnnistymonKillaloeLahinch

…and every other town and parish in the county. If you're starting a business in Clare, we can match you with a partner who covers your area — many offer video calls, so you never need to travel.

How to register a company in Clare

Tell us about your business using the form — it takes a minute.
Get matched with one formation partner covering Clare, who confirms a fixed fee.
They prepare and file your Form A1 and constitution with the CRO, and arrange a company secretary and registered office if needed.
After incorporation they register beneficial owners with the RBO and set the company up with Revenue for corporation tax and, if needed, VAT and PAYE.

Full detail: how to register a company in Ireland · what it costs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register a company in Clare?

The process is the same nationwide: you file Form A1 and a constitution with the Companies Registration Office (CRO), usually online. A formation agent or accountant in Clare can prepare and file everything for you, typically within a day or two, with the CRO processing it in around 5–10 working days.

How much does company formation cost in Clare?

The CRO online fee is €50 at the time of writing. Professional packages from formation agents and accountants serving Clare typically range from about €150 to €450 including that fee, depending on whether a secretary, registered office or tax registration is included.

Can I register as a sole trader in Clare instead?

Yes. Sole traders register with Revenue rather than the CRO, which is free. Many businesses in Ennis and across Clare start as sole traders and incorporate once profits grow — your matched accountant can tell you which suits you.

Does the Local Enterprise Office help new businesses in Clare?

Clare is served by Local Enterprise Office Clare. Local Enterprise Offices run Start Your Own Business courses, mentoring and grant schemes for small businesses. They don't register companies for you, but they're well worth contacting alongside your formation partner.