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Newsflash – Update from the The Register of Beneficial Ownership (“RBO”)

The RBO has just announced that the Central Register will open from Monday 29 July 2019. The deadline for all companies to be in compliance remains currently at 22 November 2019. Further details will be made available once the Central Register becomes live on 29 …
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Companies (Amendment) Act 2019 (the “Act”)

The Companies (Amendment) Act 2019 was signed into law on 11 April 2019 and is expected to be commenced towards the end of 2019. The purpose of the Act is to amend section 343 of the Companies Act 2014. Currently there is a two-step process …
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Beneficial Ownership Register Ireland – 2019 Regulations

All companies incorporated in Ireland have been obliged to hold and maintain an Internal Beneficial Ownership Register since 2016. On 22 March 2019 the European Union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2019 (“2019 Regulations”) commenced which: (a) replicated in their entirety the …
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NEWSFLASH: Beneficial Ownership – Central Register

UPDATE JUNE 2019: The opening of the public Central Register originally planned for 22 June 2019 has been postponed temporarily. This postponement impacts onto the originally notified compliance date (i.e. 22 November 2019) as the Regulations provide for a 5 month period from the opening of …
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Latest News – Spring Newsletter 2019

Check out our Spring Newsletter providing a simple guide for companies and looking ahead to what’s coming down the line this year, including the implications of Brexit. Click here: Newsletter – Spring Edition 2019 For further information on the topics covered please contact Anna or …
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BREXIT – Is your company prepared?

As we are approaching the final days of Brexit negotiations it is a likely possibility that the United Kingdom (“UK”) will be leaving the European Union (“EU”) on 29 March 2019. At that point, any company incorporated in the Republic of Ireland (the “State”) and …
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Recap on 2018

Here’s a recap on some of the developments in 2018 The Companies (Statutory Audits) Act 2018 – introduced a number of changes in relation to statutory audit requirements, one of which impacted the loss of audit exemption when a company misses its annual return deadline. …
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Charities Governance Code (the “Code”)

The Charities Regulator (the “Regulator”) has recently introduced the new Charities Governance Code (the “Code”) for all Charities, using the ‘comply or explain’ approach, primarily focusing on volunteer-only charities and charities with small numbers of paid staff. The Code was introduced to help charity trustees …
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UPDATE: Beneficial Ownership – CRO Central Register

‘Transposing Measures’ The legislation to establish a central register of beneficial ownership (RBO) is at an advanced stage and it is intended that ‘transposing measures’ will be in place before year end 2018. The definition provided for Beneficial Ownership is any natural person(s) who is …
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Companies (Statutory Audits) Act 2018 (the ‘Act’) – Impact on late filing of Financial Statements

New changes in legislation relating to audit and filing requirements for Irish companies was recently introduced and commenced with an immediate effect on 21 September 2018. One key provision of the Act is important for all Company owners/directors to be aware of in relation to …
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Testimonials

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The Directors, Renvyle Stand Maintenance CLG

FCS has been vital in helping us to set up a business and start to trade. They have informed us about all the essential administrative procedures, and dealt with them efficiently on our behalf. They have also facilitated financial and banking arrangements for the business. They keep tabs on rules and deadlines and ensure that we meet them. This allows us more time to focus on business matters. I would recommend FCS to anyone wishing to start and run a business.

Dr. Carl James, Director, Zero Carbon Design 2 Sustain Limited

Anna and her team have greatly assisted us in bringing our corporate governance processes in line with best practice. The FCS team provide guidance and knowledge in a very accessible but professional way. We would highly recommend FCS.

Helen Shortt, CEO, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin

FCS Corporate Services provided exceptional support when Fulham Football Club acquired a UK freehold property held by an Irish registered company. Anna and Joanna worked seamlessly with the Club and our UK and Irish tax and legal advisors to ensure we were coordinated and compliant in a new and unfamiliar jurisdiction.

Ben Haworth, Financial Controller, Fulham Football Club

We engaged the professional services of FCS to assist us with having all our company details up to date and for good corporate governance. We have found Anna and her team very professional and so helpful over the last two years and would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Zoë Fitzgerald, Director, Renvyle Strand

The team at FCS Services has consistently responded accurately, quickly, and very professionally to our queries, providing expert guidance and support to our corporate needs. Highly recommended!

Selini Valiakas, Corporate Secretary, Helic

As a Director of Galway Business Skills Development Ltd and in my dealings with FCS Services I have found them to be professional, efficient and extremely helpful. They have a wealth of experience and are therefore very knowledgeable and it shows. They communicate information in a clear, concise and understandable manner which gives peace of mind that everything is in order. It is a pleasure doing business with them and would highly recommend them.

Faith Fahy, Director, Galway Business Skills Development Limited

FCS Services made the process of setting up two new companies in Ireland simple and hassle-free, even for someone like me who had just arrived in the country. They were always willing to help.

Iain Morrow, Director

FCS Services provides efficient and effective support in assisting with the compliance needs of my company.

Managing Director, JPH External Cleaning Limited

FCS Services provides a thoroughly professional service. Guidance provided in relation to corporate governance matters reflects current best in class practices but is tailored to ensure it is practical and value adding to the specific requirements of the entity concerned. Attention to detail and a timely response are consistent characteristics of the service provided by FCS Services.

Group Deputy Secretary, Bank of Ireland Group

Friendly, knowledgeable and highly professional I would have no hesitation in recommending FCS Services to provide support across a broad range of secretarial activities.

Company Secretary, Songbird Estates plc

FCS Services is an absolute pleasure to work with - knowledgeable and with a remarkable eye for detail whilst remaining pragmatic and commercial.

Group Company Secretary & Legal Counsel, Canary Wharf Group plc

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