How to Notify

Pre-notification Discussions

The Mergers Division is available for pre-notification discussions with parties who have expressed their intention to notify a merger or acquisition. The main purpose of pre-notification discussions is (i) to assist parties to a transaction in the preparation of the Merger Notification Form and (ii) to give parties the opportunity to provide an introductory explanation about the nature of competition in the relevant industry(ies) or sector(s) concerned.

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Merger Notification Form

Notification of a merger or acquisition must be done by completing and submitting the Merger Notification Form to the Competition Authority. The Merger Notification Form specifies the information required from the notifying parties and provides guidance on issues relevant for making a notification.

Notifications must be submitted to the Competition Authority before 5.30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and before 5.15 p.m. on Friday.

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Notification Fee

A notification of a merger or acquisition must be accompanied by a fee of €8000 (S.I. No. 623 of 2002).

The Competition Authority - www.tca.ie

How to Notify