CRO Voluntary Strike-Off Application (STR1)

Streamline Your Irish Company Strike-Off with Paperform

If you're looking to close your Irish limited company voluntarily, the Companies Registration Office (CRO) STR1 form is your essential first step. This digital template transforms the traditional paper-based STR1 application into a streamlined, error-free online process that saves time and ensures compliance with Irish company law.

What is a Voluntary Strike-Off?

Under Section 733 of the Companies Act 2014, Irish companies that have ceased trading and meet specific criteria can apply to be struck off the register voluntarily. This process is simpler and more cost-effective than formal liquidation, but it requires careful completion of the STR1 form with accurate director declarations and company information.

Why Choose Paperform for Your CRO STR1 Application?

For Accountants & Company Secretaries

If you're managing multiple company closures for clients, this Paperform template becomes your digital workflow hub. The form captures all required information systematically, validates data in real-time, and stores submissions securely for your records. You can embed it on your practice website, send it directly to clients, or use it internally to standardise your strike-off process.

With conditional logic built in, the form only displays relevant questions based on company type and circumstances, preventing confusion and incomplete applications. The professional layout matches the seriousness of regulatory compliance while remaining clear and accessible for directors who may be completing this process for the first time.

For Company Directors & Business Owners

Closing a company involves important legal declarations. This template guides you through each requirement step-by-step, from confirming your company has ceased trading to declaring there are no outstanding liabilities. The form includes helpful explanatory text for each section, reducing the anxiety often associated with regulatory paperwork.

For Legal Professionals

When advising clients on company dissolution, having a reliable digital form ensures nothing is missed. This template covers all statutory declarations required under the Companies Act 2014, creates a complete audit trail of the application, and can be integrated with your practice management systems through Paperform's extensive integrations.

Key Features of This STR1 Template

• Complete regulatory compliance: All fields required by the CRO for voluntary strike-off applications
• Director declaration section: Statutory declarations for each director as required by law
• Validation & error prevention: Built-in checks ensure company numbers, dates, and signatures are correctly formatted
• Multi-director support: Automatically collects declarations from all listed directors
• Document upload capability: Attach supporting documentation such as final accounts or Revenue clearance
• Professional PDF generation: Creates a complete record suitable for CRO submission and client files
• Secure data handling: SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure protects sensitive company information

Automate Your Company Closure Workflow with Stepper

Once the STR1 form is completed, there's often additional work to coordinate—notifying Revenue, updating client records, filing final documents, or scheduling follow-up tasks. This is where Stepper transforms a single form submission into a complete workflow.

With Stepper, you can automatically:

• Send confirmation emails to all directors with next steps
• Create tasks in your practice management system for CRO filing and follow-up
• Update your CRM or accounting software with company status changes
• Generate reminder emails for Revenue notifications or final account filing deadlines
• Route approvals through your internal review process before final submission

For accounting practices and legal firms managing multiple company closures, this automation eliminates manual data entry and ensures consistent, compliant processes across all client matters.

Who Benefits Most from This Template?

Chartered Accountants & Accounting Practices managing company dissolutions for Irish SME clients need efficient, compliant processes that integrate with their existing systems. This template provides a professional client-facing solution that maintains your firm's standards while reducing administrative time.

Company Secretarial Services require accuracy and completeness in every CRO filing. The structured format and validation rules in this template eliminate common errors that cause CRO rejections, saving time and maintaining your professional reputation.

Solicitors & Legal Advisors guiding clients through company closure can provide this form as part of their advisory service, ensuring clients provide complete information while the practice maintains proper documentation and compliance records.

Small Business Owners & Directors navigating company closure for the first time benefit from the clear guidance and step-by-step structure that demystifies what can feel like an overwhelming regulatory process.

Irish Regulatory Compliance Made Simple

Ireland's business environment requires careful attention to regulatory requirements from the Companies Registration Office, Revenue Commissioners, and other bodies. While this template focuses specifically on the CRO STR1 voluntary strike-off application, it's part of a broader approach to digitising Irish business compliance.

The template incorporates knowledge of Irish company law, CRO filing requirements, and practical considerations such as timing (the statutory waiting period before strike-off) and eligibility criteria (such as cessation of trading and absence of liabilities).

Secure, Professional, and Ready to Use

Built on Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure, this template ensures your sensitive company information is protected throughout the process. The professional design conveys the seriousness of the legal declarations while remaining accessible and easy to complete.

Whether you're an accounting professional managing multiple client closures or a business owner closing a single company, this digital STR1 form brings clarity, compliance, and efficiency to the voluntary strike-off process. Start with this template, customize it to your specific requirements, and transform a traditionally paper-heavy process into a streamlined digital experience that serves both preparers and the Companies Registration Office.