Ireland: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €10,000
Industry avg:$16,775EU Gateway12.5% TaxEnglish-Speaking
Establish your business in Ireland, the gateway to Europe with one of the world's most competitive tax regimes. Benefit from a 12.5% corporate tax rate, English-speaking workforce, and full EU market access.
Advantages
- ✓ Low corporate tax rate of 12.5% on trading income
- ✓ Full EU member with access to single market
- ✓ English-speaking business environment with skilled workforce
- ✓ Strong intellectual property protection under common law
- ✓ No withholding tax on dividends to EU companies
- ✓ Double taxation treaties with 70+ countries
- ✓ Access to EU R&D grants and funding programs
Important Considerations
- ! Requires at least one EEA-resident director (or bond)
- ! Relatively high operating costs compared to Eastern Europe
- ! VAT rate of 23% is above EU average
- ! Audit requirements for most companies
- ! Bank account opening can be time-consuming
Key Facts
12.5%
Corporate Tax
5-10 days
Setup Timeline
€1
Min. Capital
1 EEA resident required
Directors
Popular Business Entities
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Setup Time5-10 days
Min. Capital€1
Tax Rate12.5%
LiabilityLimited
Public Limited Company (PLC)
Setup Time2-3 weeks
Min. Capital€25,000
Tax Rate12.5%
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
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6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
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3 Payment Options
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