Attractive tax policies, skilled labor force, vast expertise in hosting international companies, a truly business-friendly environment, and the country’s widespread network of international double tax agreements (DTAs) is an incomplete list of why Ireland is one of the best destinations for doing business. On top of that, Ireland offers an excellent Holding Company Regime! There’s no question why the vast majority of the world’s top tech giants have their European headquarters in Ireland.
Tax regulations:
Ireland’s economic role will only grow after Brexit – so, if you want to Brexit-proof your business, consider taking your business to Ireland, just like many multi-billion banks and companies do.
Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD Company) has limited liability and share capital. It is the most convenient type for majority of the cases.
Basis of legal system | Common Law |
Governing corporate legislation | Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation |
Stability | Stable jurisdiction with a very good reputation. |
Minimum directors/shareholders | Minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder. In case there’s just one director, a separate person is needed to act as a Company Secretary |
Information published relating to company officers | Upon registration, the basic information will appear in the Company Search Facility of the CRO |
Paid up capital requirement | No minimum |
Accounting requirement | Preparation of accounts required. Accounts are not publicly accessible. |
Timespan incorporation | 3-5 days once all pre-incorporation documentation is in place |
Corporate Tax rate | 12.5% |
Incorporation
Digital Certificate of Incorporation
Memo & Arts / Company Constitution
Share Certificates
Digital Documents by Email
Company Secretary
299,00 €
per year
Company secretary – compulsory for a company with only one director.
Tax Registration
129,00 €
To be done within 30 days of the start of trading
Nominee EEA resident director
1300,00 €
per year
At least one managing director resident in the EEA is required.
Nominee shareholder
99,00 €
per year
Corporate nominee shareholder
Print of Certificates
49,00 €
Printed Certificate of Incorporation – print and postage. Courier delivery charged at cost
Print of Memorandum and Articles
49,00 €
Printed Memorandum and Articles of Association – print and postage. Courier delivery charged at cost
Annual Return Fee
40,00 €
per year
Annual Return Fee to CRO
Annual Return Filing
99,00 €
per year
Annual Return Filing. Includes EUR 20 filing fee to CRO.
Coprorate Seal
50,00 €
plus shipping
Corporate Seal stamp
Registered Address in Dublin
19,95 €
per month
Registered Address for your company in Dublin
Mail Handling in Dublin
6,37 €
per month
Mail handling, Incoming, Scanning, Forwarding, Trash