Listed below is a selection of information-rich, up-to-date and reliable business websites. Included in the listing are government department and agency websites and business websites of independent organizations.
Accountingnet.ie
An Irish accounting and business portal which seeks to provide up to date news, articles and publications for accountants and business professionals.
Company Annual Reports Online – (CAROL)
CAROL provides access to the full text of annual reports for companies situated in the UK and abroad. Registration is free.
Company Law Review Group
The Company Law Review Group is a statutory advisory expert body charged with advising the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment on the review and development of company law in Ireland. The Group seeks to promote enterprise and facilitate commerce.
Companies Registration Office – (CRO)
The CRO is the authority for the incorporation of new companies and registration of business names in the Republic of Ireland. The Office is also responsible for the receipt and registration of post incorporation documents, enforcement of the filing requirements of companies, and provision of information to the public.
Central Statistics Office – (CSO)
The CSO is the government body responsible for compiling Irish official statistics. Statistics under the following headings are available: People and Society, Labour Market and Earnings, Business Sectors, Economy and Environment and Climate.
Enterprise Ireland
The Irish State development agency, concerned with the development of world-class Irish companies. Focus is on five main areas of activity: Achieving export sales; investing in research and innovation; competing through productivity; starting up & scaling up and driving regional enterprise.
FÁS
FÁS is the National Training and Employment Authority. It anticipates the needs of, and responds to, a constantly changing labour market which employs over 2 million people. Through FÁS, employers can find staff or list vacancies, find out about apprenticeships and business improvement tools and much more.
Finfacts
Finfacts is an Irish finance and Business portal covering all aspects of the Irish financial sector. It provides both business users and personal financial consumers with breaking news and up-to-date information in a wide variety of areas.
Forfás
Forfás is Ireland's national policy and advisory board for enterprise, trade, science, technology and innovation. It operates under the auspices of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Health & Safety Authority
The Health and Safety Authority has responsibility for securing health and safety at work. It is a centre for information and advice to employers, employees and self-employed and it promotes education, training and research.
IDA Ireland
IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency) is an Irish Government agency with responsibility for securing new investment from overseas in manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors. It also encourages existing investors to expand and develop their businesses.
International Organization for Standardisation - (ISO)
A worldwide federation of national standards bodies and world's largest developer of standards
Irish Business and Employers Confederation - (IBEC)
IBEC is the umbrella body for Irish business and employers, providing a wide range of services to member businesses including expert information and advice on issues from employment law to compliance with health and safety.
Irish Government Web Site
Includes links to all government Departments including the Department of Finance and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Irish Patents Office
The Patents Office was established under the Industrial and Commercial Property (Protection) Act 1927. It is an independent statutory office under the control of the Controller of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
Irish Revenue Commissioners
Find out information about the main taxes and duties payable in Ireland. Leaflets, guides and various tax forms are available for download.
Science Foundation Ireland – (SFI)
Science Foundation Ireland aims to help build research of globally recognised excellence and economic importance in Ireland. It advances co-operative efforts among education, government, and industry and promotes Ireland’s ensuing achievements around the world.
Small Firms Association – (SFA)
The SFA is the national organisation representing the needs of small enterprises in Ireland. The SFA provides economic, commercial, employee relations and social affairs advice and assistance.