Common CRO Penalties

• Late Annual Returns (€100 initial fee + €3 per day)

• Missed RBO updates (fines up to €500,000 in severe cases)

• Strike-off reinstatements (court costs + CRO filing fees)

Financial and Reputational Risks

Penalties are expensive, but non-compliance also damages a company’s reputation with banks and partners.

Preventing Mistakes

• Use a compliance calendar

• Assign responsibility for filings

• Use a digital compliance partner like Opsus Global

Opsus Global’s Role

We’ve saved clients over €2M in penalties by providing reminders, digital workflows, and CRO API submissions.