Missed Your CRO Annual Return Deadline?
550+
Court Extensions Granted
100%
Success Rate — Every Single Case
€1.8M+
CRO Late Fees Cancelled for Clients
⚠️ Important CRO Update — 24 June 2026
The CRO is now issuing 1,000 ten-week warning letters each week to companies with outstanding Annual Returns.
— If your company receives one of these notices, you generally have 10 weeks to bring your filings up to date or secure a District Court hearing date under Section 343.
— If no action is taken, your company will be published in the CRO Involuntary Strike Off Gazette and struck off approximately 28 days later.
— The District Courts do not sit during August. Once a court date is secured, your company is protected from strike-off until after the hearing.
If your company has outstanding Annual Returns, act now to secure a court date before demand increases.
What Happens If You Do Nothing?
— Up to €1,220 in late filing penalties per return
— Loss of audit exemption
— Costly audit requirements
— Strike-off proceedings
— Company restoration costs
— Additional compliance expenses
— Potential director enforcement action
The sooner you act, the more options may be available.
We Help Companies Resolve Missed Annual Returns
Whether your company has missed one annual return or several years of filings, we can help.
✅ 100% Success Rate
All 550+ Section 343 applications we've filed have been granted. Your extension is in safe hands.
💸 Full Refund Guarantee
If your extension isn't granted by the court, you receive a full refund. No risk to you.
⚡ Fast Turnaround
Typical turnaround of 4–5 weeks from instruction to court date. We move quickly so you don't fall further behind.
🛡️ Flat Fee — No Hidden Charges
One transparent fee covers everything. No surprises, no extras.
👨⚖️ We Handle Everything
Affidavit, commissioner for oaths, court application, CRO communication, court attendance — all done for you.
📋 Audit Exemption Restored*
Where eligible, we apply to have your audit exemption reinstated through the court process, potentially saving you thousands.
* See FAQ for important details on audit exemption eligibility and timeline.
Could Your Company Still Qualify?
You may still qualify if:
✓One return is outstanding
✓Several returns are outstanding
✓You received a strike-off notice
✓Your accountant missed the deadline
✓A director was ill
✓There were exceptional business circumstances
✓You only recently became aware of the issue
Every case is different. We can review your company free of charge.
How The Process Works
Apply Online
Complete our simple online application form and upload your identification documents. The process takes just a few minutes.
We Prepare the Court Documents
Our team prepares your Court Affidavit, Section 343 Application and all supporting documentation required for the court process.
We File the Application
We submit the application to the District Court and liaise with the Court Office to obtain the earliest available hearing date.
We Attend Court on Your Behalf
Our solicitor attends the District Court hearing and deals with the application on your behalf. There is no need for you to attend.
Extension Granted
Once granted, the court provides additional time to file your overdue Annual Return and CRO late filing penalties are cancelled.
Back in Compliance
Your company is protected from strike-off and returned to a compliant position. Where applicable, we will advise on audit exemption eligibility and next steps.
Most Section 343 applications are completed within 4–5 weeks from instruction to court order.
Why Acting Early Can Save Money
Issue
CRO Late Fees
Loss of Audit Exemption
Company Restoration
Section 343 Application
Potential Cost
Up to €1,220 per return
Thousands in audit costs
Significant additional costs
Fixed fee of €699.99 + VAT
Recent Cases
Manufacturing Company
4 annual returns outstanding
Strike-off warning received from CRO
Court extension granted
Company returned to full compliance
Result: All penalties cancelled. Audit exemption renewed.
Professional Services Firm
2 annual returns outstanding after change of accountant
CRO late filing penalties accruing
Application filed and hearing obtained within 3 weeks
Extension granted at first hearing
Result: Penalties cancelled. Company back in compliance.
Additional Services
Need Dormant Accounts or Annual Return Filing?
We can prepare your dormant accounts (including audited accounts, where required) and submit your B1 Annual Return directly to the CRO — fully handled, with no hassle.
Annual Return (B1) + Dormant Accounts — €299.99 €199.99 + VAT per year (when combined with S343 application)
🤝 Are You an Accountant, Auditor or Business Advisor?
We work with accountants, auditors, bookkeepers, tax advisers and business consultants throughout Ireland. If you have clients with late Annual Returns, strike-off notices or compliance issues, we can handle the entire Section 343 District Court Application process on your behalf while you remain the client's trusted adviser.
✓Preferential rates for volume referrals
✓We deal directly with the CRO and District Court
✓You retain your client relationship
✓No court attendance required from your client
✓Fixed fee — easy to quote clients in advance
✓Full refund guarantee if application not granted
Unsure Where Your Company Stands?
We can review your company's filing position and explain the options available.
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