Business verification in Ireland
VBC certifies businesses registered in Ireland. Verification starts from the official record: in Ireland the company register is maintained by the Companies Registration Office (CRO), and the entity is identified by its CRO number.
Irish companies file annual returns with the CRO, and the register is publicly searchable, which allows independent confirmation of directors and registered office.
Where a business is registered for tax, the Tax Reference Number issued by Revenue is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Irish businesses certify
Ireland hosts a high concentration of technology and services companies trading across the EU and beyond. The CRO register is public, so verification can lean on independent confirmation rather than applicant-supplied documents alone.
What VBC verifies for a Irish business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Irish business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- Certificate of incorporation
- Most recent annual return (Form B1)
- Constitution of the company
- Tax registration confirmation
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Irish business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Irish businesses
Can a business registered in Ireland get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Ireland. Verification is based on records from the Companies Registration Office (CRO), together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Irish business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Irish business normally supplies: certificate of incorporation; most recent annual return (Form B1); constitution of the company; tax registration confirmation. The Tax Reference Number issued by Revenue is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the CRO number used for in verification?
The CRO number identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the Companies Registration Office (CRO). VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Irish business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Ireland?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Ireland remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Irish business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.