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Ireland Company Registration

Full-process services from company registration, bank account opening to tax compliance(math.) genus

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What are the advantages of registering a company in Ireland?

EU core member States and the eurozone portal
Ireland is a full member of the European Union and the Eurozone. Setting up a company here means frictionless access to the EU single market, enjoying the convenience of the free movement of goods, services, capital and people, as well as the direct use of the euro for transactions, avoiding exchange rate risk.
"Silicon Valley of Europe" and global technology centers
Dublin has attracted the European headquarters of almost all tech giants such as Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft and others, creating a top tech, biomedical and fintech ecosystem. With its concentration of talent and innovative atmosphere, it is the first choice for companies in related fields to set up regional headquarters
A friendly tax system in the global spotlight
Ireland offers a very competitive tax environment with a standard corporate income tax rate of only 12.51 TP3T and an extensive network of tax treaties. In addition, a Knowledge Development Box (KDB) rate of 6.251 TP3T applies to income from certain intellectual property rights and there is no withholding tax on dividends paid to non-resident shareholders.
English-speaking countries and the common law system
Being an English-speaking country, communication and operations are facilitated. Its legal system is based on English common law and business regulations are transparent, stable and highly internationalized, providing investors with a familiar and predictable legal environment.
Highly qualified young labor force
Ireland is one of the youngest countries in the European Union and has a well-educated, skilled and highly flexible workforce, particularly in the technology, finance and life sciences sectors.

What are the requirements for registering a company in Ireland?

Company Name and Type Selection

The company name must be approved as unique by the Irish Companies Registration Office (CRO).
The most common form of private limited liability company is the Limited Company. The name must end with "Limited" or "Ltd.".
Legal Registered Address

The company must have a valid registered office address (Registered Office) in Ireland.
This address will be used to receive all legal and official correspondence and will be shown on the public record.
Director and Company Secretary Requirements

Director: at least one, who must be a natural person.
At least one director must be a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA). If not, specific bond insurance (Section 137 Bond) is usually required to meet compliance requirements.
Company Secretary (Secretary): A company secretary must be appointed, either by the directors or by a professional service firm.
Shareholders and share capital requirements

Shareholders: at least one, who may be a natural or legal person of any nationality.
Share capital: There is no minimum paid-up share capital requirement. It is common practice to set an authorized share capital of Euro100. The share capital can be denominated in any major currency.
Registration of beneficial owners

The company must register with the CRO the information of the beneficial owners (PSC) who have significant control over the company and this information is available for public inspection.

What are the main types of Irish companies?

corporation corporation Unlimited Liability Company Branches and Representative Offices

corporation

It is the preferred choice of the vast majority of foreign investors. Shareholders' liability is limited to their unpaid share capital, and the structure is flexible and suitable for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to large corporations.

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corporation

Shares can be issued to the public with a minimum authorized share capital of EUR 25,000 (at least 25% paid up). Corporate governance requirements are more stringent and apply to larger companies planning to go public.

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Unlimited Liability Company

Shareholders have unlimited liability and are therefore less likely to be adopted by foreign investors. Its main advantage is that it does not require financial reporting to the public (subject to certain conditions).

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Branches and Representative Offices

A company already established in a foreign country may set up a branch (which may carry on business activities) or a representative office (which is for liaison purposes only) in Ireland. Neither is a separate legal person and the legal liability is borne by the foreign parent company.

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Basic information to be prepared to register an Irish company

1. Name of the company

Development of 1-3 alternative English names
2. Directors, Secretary and Shareholders Information

Proof of identity (passport), proof of address and PPSN for all directors (who need to specifically state whether they meet the EEA residency requirements), company secretary and shareholders. Non-resident directors are required to apply for a PPSN in advance.
3. Shareholding structure

Detailed share allocation, class and par value information.
4. Address of registered office

A valid address located in Ireland (can be provided by the service provider).
5. Articles of Incorporation

Basic rules document for corporate governance. A standard template for CROs can usually be used or can be customized as required.
6. Form A1

Irish company registration application form, which needs to contain all the above core information.

Enrollment time: about 2 - 4 weeks in total for the entire standard process

1

Phase I
Data preparation and name approval (approximately 1 week)

Determine the company structure and apply for Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs, if applicable) for the directors. Submit an application for name approval to the Irish Company Registration Office (CRO).
2

Phase II
Preparation and signing of documents (approximately 1 week)

Drafting of the Articles of Association and preparation of a complete Form A1 registration application form. All directors and secretary are required to sign a Declaration of Compliance and other necessary documents.
3

Phase III
Submission for registration and review (approximately 5-10 business days)

Submit the signed set of documents to the CRO, who will review them and issue a Certificate of Incorporation with a unique company number, and the company will be officially incorporated.
4

Phase IV
Tax registration and bank account opening (about 1-2 weeks)

Immediately after incorporation, the company must be registered with the Irish Revenue and Customs (Revenue) to obtain a company tax number and apply for a Value Added Tax (VAT) number (if applicable). Subsequently, a corporate folio account can be opened with an Irish or international bank.

Q&A Frequently Asked Questions

Q1:Can a foreigner 100% hold shares in an Irish company?

A:Absolutely. Irish law does not place any restrictions on the percentage of shares held by foreign shareholders and allows 100% foreign investors to wholly own a limited company (LTD). This is extremely friendly to international investors.

Q2:Is it necessary to have a European Economic Area (EEA) resident director to register an Irish company?

A: Yes, this is a statutory requirement. Irish company law requires that a private limited company (LTD) must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes the EU countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. If this is not the case, then an insurance policy called "Section 137 Bond" (normally €25,395) needs to be taken out and notified to the CRO.

Q3:Does Ireland's famous 12.5% corporate income tax apply to all companies?

A: The tax rate of 12.51 TP3T applies mainly to a company's trading profits. For non-trading income (e.g. investment income), a rate of 25% or 33% may apply. For qualifying intellectual property income, an extraordinarily low tax rate of 6.25% is available through the Knowledge Development Box (KDB).