Form RBN1A

Definition

Form RBN1A is a document used in Ireland for the renewal of a registered business name. 

What is a Form RBN1A?

Form RBN1A is an essential form required by the Companies Registration Office (CRO) for individuals or organisations who have previously registered a business name and need to renew it to continue trading under that name. 

This form allows individuals, sole traders, partnerships, or companies to extend the validity of their registered business name beyond the initial registration period. Renewing a business name ensures that it remains legally recognised and protected for ongoing use in trade and commerce.

To renew a business name using Form RBN1A, the applicant must provide specific information about the registered business name and the entity associated with it. This typically includes:

• Registered business name to be renewed
• Business registration number or reference number
• Details of the applicant(s), including name, address, and contact information
• Confirmation of the intention to renew the business name
• Signature(s) of the applicant(s) or their authorised representative(s)

Renewal periods vary from one to five years, and timely renewal is key to prevent business name registration from expiring. Applicants using Form RBN1A must pay the renewal fee set by the CRO.

Renewing with Form RBN1A ensures ongoing legal recognition and protection for the business name, granting exclusive usage rights within Ireland and safeguarding against unauthorised use.

Example of a Form RBN1A

John, the owner of a small construction company called “Swift Builders,” previously registered the business name with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). As the renewal period approaches, John submits Form RBN1A to the CRO to renew the registration of “Swift Builders” for another three years. He provides the necessary details and signs the form. After processing the application and payment of the renewal fee, the CRO approves the renewal, and “Swift Builders” remains officially registered and protected as John’s business name for ongoing operations.