.ie domains and Ltd. Companies

emagine

In order to register a particular .ie domain name, a client of mine (already a ltd. company) setup additional Ltd. company with the companies office. After 2 years they are starting to feel the crunch of accountants fees for the preparation of accounts for this "new" company.

What happens if they decide to dissolve the second company? They want to keep their .ie domain name as they're whole business relys on it.

Will their treasued .ie be taken away?

Thanks...

mneylon

They would need to register a trading name using an RBN1 (http://forms.cro.ie/

Creating a Ltd company requires to file reports etc., whereas an existing company can have a number of trading names without having to file extra accounts.

myhandle

Originally posted by blacknight
They would need to register a trading name using an RBN1 (http://forms.cro.ie/

Creating a Ltd company requires to file reports etc., whereas an existing company can have a number of trading names without having to file extra accounts.

oichedubh,

is there a limit on the number of trading names a ltd may have?

Graham

I'm not sure what the situation is at the moment, but last year we registered 7 .ie domains (under the discretionary names category) for 1 LTD company without any problem.

Much cheaper than LTD companys for each, and saves you bothering with registered business names. I think an existing website will constitute significant investment to qualify for a discretionary name (see rules below). That's the route we took anyay.

Requirements to qualify for a discretionary name (from the IEDR web site)

A signed letter on headed paper from a bank manager, firm of chartered accountant(s), registered auditor(s), tax consultant(s), where the tax advisor identification number is displayed on the letterhead, or relevant professional body/association or solicitor(s) confirming the applicants eligibility and claim on the proposed domain name.

High quality brochure/promotional material or other demonstration or other demonstration of significant investment in the project, expo, or event may be sufficient.

Any other supporting documentation that the Registry deems acceptable.

Where the applicant is a natural person: The applicant must provide adequate documentary evidence of a correspondence address within the 32 counties of Ireland (the island of Ireland) and the applicant’s legal name. Acceptable documentation would include a copy of the applicant's passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate.

Where the applicant is a sole trader: Documentation to show that the applicant is trading in Ireland. A copy of a VAT registration certificate or a signed letter on headed paper from an Irish bank manager, firm of chartered accountant(s), registered auditor(s), tax consultant(s), where the tax advisor identification number is displayed on the letterhead, or solicitor(s) confirming that the person (sole trader) is currently trading in Ireland.

Where the applicant is a body corporate the Registry requires, if the company is more than 2 months old, the company registration number must be included in the domain name application form. If the company has been registered within the last 2 months, the applicant must supply a copy of the company's certificate of incorporation.

Where the applicant is an unincorporated association: A signed letter on headed paper from an Irish bank manager, firm of chartered accountant(s), registered auditor(s), tax consultant(s), where the tax advisor identification number is displayed on the letterhead, or solicitor(s) confirming the association's name and legal status as an unincorporated association. In some cases, a copy of the association's constitution may be acceptable
Where the applicant is an educational institution: A signed letter on educational institution letterhead confirming that the applicant is an educational institution, their name and entitlement to register a domain name in this category.
Where the applicant is a state agency: A signed letter on relevant government department letterhead confirming that the applicant is a state agency, the name they wish to register and an explanation of the name.

mneylon

Originally posted by myhandle
oichedubh,

is there a limit on the number of trading names a ltd may have?

afaik there is no limit, but you should check that with the CRO.

eoin@host.ie

Originally posted by emagine
What happens if they decide to dissolve the second company? They want to keep their .ie domain name as they're whole business relys on it.

Will their treasued .ie be taken away?

Thanks...

You need to be careful as the company you intend to dissolve has the legal right to the domain. For an outline of what might be the best approach in your situation see

http://www.register.ie/faq/ie/owner_details.htm

mneylon

This is very true.

You might have to dissolve the company and register a trading name at the same time. As far as the IEDR are concerned you would need to make sure that the new trading name was acceptable etc...

emagine

Thanks for the info folks... have enough to get back to the client and know what I'm talking about!

Cheers!