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Corporate Affairs Commission

Registers and regulates companies.

What this authority does

Administers the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, which introduced single-shareholder companies, limited partnerships and a statutory duty to disclose persons with significant control. Registration is fully electronic.

Services for the public

  • Company incorporation
  • Annual returns
  • Beneficial ownership filing
  • Business name registration

Before you contact this authority

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