On the strike-off list? How to stop it before it happens

Quick answer

If the CRO has written to say it intends to strike your company off, file every outstanding annual return before the date in the letter. Stopping a strike-off costs far less than restoring a company afterwards.

The warning comes first

The CRO doesn't strike companies off without notice. It writes to the company, and to its directors, saying it intends to strike the company off unless the outstanding returns are filed. The notice is also published. Letters often go astray when the registered office has changed, which is how many companies are caught out.

What to do

  1. Check the company's record on the CRO register to see which returns are outstanding.
  2. Bring the returns up to date, with financial statements for each year, and pay the late filing penalties.
  3. Update the registered office on Form B2 if it has changed, so future letters reach you.

Running out of time?

A District Court application under section 343 of the Companies Act 2014 can extend the time to file and protect the company. Our sister service LateAnnualReturns.ie handles these.

Already struck off?

Use our restoration checker. If you're within 12 months, the CRO route is still open.

Last checked 13 November 2026 against CRO and Revenue guidance. This is general information, not legal advice for your company.