In the context of the measures taken by the government to support companies and businesses affected by the restrictive anti-COVID-19 measures, the Department of Registrar of Companies announces as follows:
I. Suspension of de-listing procedures:
The publication of three-months notices about the delisting of non-compliant companies in the Official Gazette of the Republic is suspended until January 2021.
II. Payment of the Annual Levy of €350:
The option to pay the annual fee for 2020 is extended until December 31, 2020 without the additional charge of 10% or 30%.
III. Imposition of a fee for late submission of statutory forms:
In co-operation with the House of Representatives, the implementation of the penalties for late submission of statutory forms will be postponed until 2021.
IV. Submission of the 2020 Annual Returns:
The Annual Returns for the period 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020 may be submitted to the Department until 28/01/2021, without charge of €20 for late submission.