As of 16 July 2025, Section 22 of the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 has officially come into force, bringing a significant change to Ireland’s audit exemption regime.

This update introduces a more balanced approach, moving away from the previous automatic loss of audit exemption after just one late filing.

Effective from 11th June 2023 (originally 23rd April 2023), directors are required to include their Personal Public Service Number (“PPSN”) when filing certain forms with Companies Registration Office (forms A1, B1, B10, B10a and B69) .

Changes to the Companies Act 2021 will require Directors of all Irish registered companies to supply their Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) to the Companies Registration Office (CRO).