Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 January 2011
890 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the reason for the delay in obtaining a business name certificate from the central registration office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48551/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2010 the Companies Registration Office (CRO) registered 28,089 new business names. Some 91% of applications were registered and certificates were issued within 20 working days.
Delays arise if an application has not been correctly completed or some vital piece of information or documentation is not provided. These applications must be returned to the presenter for the errors or omissions to be rectified and be re-submitted for registration.
