CRO Processing Backlogs Extend to 30 Days: Standard Incorporations Delayed; Fé Phrainn Route Remains Expedited
CRO processing dashboard shows 30-day backlog for standard A1 incorporations (submissions from 9 April being processed 7–8 May). Fé Phrainn priority route available for expedited registration.
The CRO's live processing dashboard shows standard A1 online incorporations being processed from submissions received on 9 April 2026—a backlog of approximately 30 days. Fé Phrainn (priority) applications are being processed from submissions on 21 April, running 7–8 days behind. Company address changes (B2) are at around 7 days.
The CRO processes forms chronologically; there is no mechanism to prioritise outside of the Fé Phrainn paid route. Delays can cascade downstream, affecting banking, regulatory approvals, and transaction closings.
What You Need to Do
Factor a minimum 30-day processing window for standard A1 applications from submission date. If your project requires incorporation within fewer than 30 days, use Fé Phrainn. Monitor the CRO processing dashboard regularly before finalising client communications or transaction closing documents dependent on entity incorporation.