Both offer free company lookups. Compare report contents and how often you will use the service, alongside the advertised price.
Two routes into Irish company information
Businesses.ie and CompanyReports.ie both provide free company lookups and paid reports. Businesses.ie advertises director research, subscription allowances and monitoring. CompanyReports.ie emphasises company discovery by name, registration number and location, with navigation by county, Eircode area and incorporation history. These different routes can help depending on what you already know about the company. Businesses.ie · CompanyReports.ie.
Features at a glance
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| Feature | Businesses.ie | CompanyReports.ie |
|---|---|---|
| Basic company search | Free | Free |
| Published single PDF report | €9.99 | €11.99 total |
| Monthly report allowances | Plans from €19 per month | Reviewed report page lists individual purchases |
| Advertised research tools | Director search; monitoring on eligible plans | County, address, Eircode and incorporation searches |
| Business profile editing | Separate paid verification service | Not established from the pages reviewed |
What the report descriptions tell you
Businesses.ie describes a consolidated report containing available officer information, filing history, financial highlights and AI-assisted summaries. CompanyReports.ie offers emailed PDF reports with director and filing information subject to availability. It says individual filing documents can be separate purchases and that full accounts should not be assumed to be included. Read the selected company’s order description before paying. Businesses.ie report contents · CompanyReports.ie report contents.
Compare price with your actual usage
At the published single-report prices, Businesses.ie is €2 lower. Its Starter subscription lists five monthly reports for €19: €3.80 each if you use all five, but €19 for one report if you use only one. A subscription’s allowance is useful only when it matches your workload. CompanyReports.ie lists its PDF at €11.99 total. These figures compare advertised prices, not equivalent report quality. Check each checkout total and the information included. Businesses.ie pricing · CompanyReports.ie pricing.
Which service fits your research?
Our assessment of the published features is that Businesses.ie merits consideration for recurring company research and monitoring. CompanyReports.ie merits consideration when location-based exploration and individual report orders match your task. For a first identity check, either free search may be enough. Try the same legal company number on both services and decide which presentation helps you answer your question.
Read the dates and limits of the evidence
Both services are independent of the official registry. CompanyReports.ie says usual report delivery is 10 minutes to three hours during business hours; unusual records or interruptions can take longer. Businesses.ie advertises a 10-minute-to-three-hour window. Neither company registration nor a historical filing guarantees current solvency or future performance. Use the official CRO service for official or certified records, and verify the contents of a report before treating it as a complete financial assessment.
Sources & review notes
- Businesses.ie: company search and research tools
- Businesses.ie: report contents and delivery
- Businesses.ie: published plans and prices
- Businesses.ie: verified business profiles
- CompanyReports.ie: company and location searches
- CompanyReports.ie: report pricing, contents and delivery
This comparison uses public product pages checked on 12 October 2026. Paid reports and purchasing workflows were not tested. It compares advertised offerings and does not rank data accuracy, completeness or customer service.
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