Company Formation in Ireland Ltd
Company registration in Ireland Ltd is fast and efficient, allowing you to run a business not only in the EU but all over the world.
- Reputable and stable jurisdiction
- Lowest tax rates in the EU
- A classic and reliable tax planning vehicle
- Quick and easy incorporation
Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
International economics expert with UK and US education in corporate finance, alumna of NYU Abu Dhabi.
Cost of Ltd Company Formation in Ireland
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Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
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International economics expert with UK and US education in corporate finance, alumna of NYU Abu Dhabi.
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Request information on company formation in Ireland: cost, process and requirements.
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Local personnel
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Turnkey company formation, Everything you need to get off the ground. Start now!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Local personnel
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Full turnkey company formation and support in all necessary aspects. Customized pricing!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Local personnel
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Accounting for 1 year
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Long-term POA
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
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Incorporation Assistance in Ireland (Ltd) - Free Consultation
Request a free primary consultation with a team of experienced lawyers. Everything from the cost to a timeline for company incorporation in Ireland. Entrust the formation of your business to LegalBison.
Getting started with company registration in Ireland Ltd
Find out all the necessary information to make a choice about incorporating your business activity in Ireland. Discover why Ireland is a popular jurisdiction and how it may help your business reach another level. Additional information on demand, directly with our team of experienced consultants.
- Timeline
- Duration
- Remote incorporation
- Required Information
- VAT
- Documents
Procedure to prepare the registration of a company in Ireland
The registration process of a company in Ireland (Ltd) is very simple. The experts of LegalBison will assist you throughout every step of it:
- Initial consultation and agreement;
- Payment of the full invoice;
- [IF REMOTELY]: Notarization of POA by client;
- Preparation of registration documents;
- Document signed at the notary;
- Official register validity: immediately.
How long does it take to form a company in Ireland?
- Normally, the incorporation process takes between 2-5 working days;
- Can be done remotely in 1 week.
Can I form a company in Ireland remotely?
The whole incorporation process can be conducted remotely. No travel is necessary. Notarization of documents is necessary.
- A Power of Attorney (POA) from (all) partners/shareholders is needed;
- The POA is sent to you by us based on the services you want;
- You have to certify the POA by a notary and, in some cases, legalize it by apostille (some countries need full legalization);
- Once you have the POA on you, we double-check, and you send us the original form (physical document!) via courier to our address;
- Ireland is part of the Hague Convention of the Apostille.
Necessary information to begin with company formation in Ireland
- 3 options for your desired name for the company and a company contact email address;
- Names, addresses, and emails of all shareholders and board members;
- Short description of your company’s activity.
Without a VAT number in Ireland
- Your company will not be eligible to receive VAT refunds, which means everything bought is 21% more expensive (important: B2B payments between two VAT-exempt companies are not more expensive);
- Your company will not have to file monthly tax returns (prerequisite: no one receives a salary), which means low costs.
With a VAT number in Ireland
- A VAT number can be granted to any accountable person (i.e., person, partnership, or company) supplying goods or services in Ireland or simply registering for VAT.
Required documents to provide to register a company in Ireland
- Passport copies (scans) of shareholder/s and director/s, as well as a beneficiary owner if applicable;
- A Power of Attorney (in case of a remote company registration);
- Certified company documents (in case at least one of the shareholders is going to be a foreign company).
Alternatives to company formation in Ireland Ltd
Our team has curated the following jurisdictions as being worthy alternatives to a company registered in Ireland Ltd
Company Formation in Australia
from 1.900 EUR-
Part of the RCEP Agreement
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Reputed Oceanian country
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Business friendly
Company Formation in Great Britain
from 975 €-
Simple for banking
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Quick and easy to set-up
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Low dividend taxes
Company Formation in Jersey
on request-
0% Tax
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One-person venture allowed
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High stability
Company Formation in Lithuania
from 1.290 €-
Very business friendly
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Competitive tax rates
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A growing EU economy
Company Formation in Poland
from 1.500 €-
0% Tax if undistributed
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A fast growing EU state
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Tech savvy workforce
Things to know before registering your company in Ireland (Ltd)
Taxation of companies in Ireland
There are two rates of Corporation Tax (CT):
- 12.5% for trading income;
- 25% for non-trading income: for example, rental and investment income;
- CT is charged on the profits in a company’s accounting period. This period cannot be longer than 12 months. If the tax rate changes in the accounting period, profits will be apportioned on a time basis and taxed accordingly;
- Dividends are taxed at 25% in Ireland.
DTAA signed by Ireland for companies
Many countries have bilateral conventions to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion.
Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Portuguese Republic, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, United States of America, Vietnam, and Zambia.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Ireland
An annual return is required to be delivered electronically by a company, whether trading or not, to the CRO at least once every year.
- Financial statements must be included;
- The return has to be filed no more than 28 days after the end of the accounting year.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Ireland
- At least one of the directors for the time being of a company that is being incorporated must be a resident of a Member State of the EEA;
- The company needs to have a registered office in Ireland that is not a PO mailbox. It is possible to have the registered office placed in the care of an authorized agent.
LegalBison offers help with all of the above requirements. We assist and are local on the ground. Speak now for free with one of our consultants to get your business started.
- Taxes in Ireland Ltd
- Double Tax Treaties in 2024
- Accounting and audit requirements
- Residency requirements for company holders
Taxation of companies in Ireland
There are two rates of Corporation Tax (CT):
- 12.5% for trading income;
- 25% for non-trading income: for example, rental and investment income;
- CT is charged on the profits in a company’s accounting period. This period cannot be longer than 12 months. If the tax rate changes in the accounting period, profits will be apportioned on a time basis and taxed accordingly;
- Dividends are taxed at 25% in Ireland.
DTAA signed by Ireland for companies
Many countries have bilateral conventions to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion.
Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Poland, Portuguese Republic, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, United States of America, Vietnam, and Zambia.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in Ireland
An annual return is required to be delivered electronically by a company, whether trading or not, to the CRO at least once every year.
- Financial statements must be included;
- The return has to be filed no more than 28 days after the end of the accounting year.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in Ireland
- At least one of the directors for the time being of a company that is being incorporated must be a resident of a Member State of the EEA;
- The company needs to have a registered office in Ireland that is not a PO mailbox. It is possible to have the registered office placed in the care of an authorized agent.
LegalBison offers help with all of the above requirements. We assist and are local on the ground. Speak now for free with one of our consultants to get your business started.
About company registration in Ireland Ltd
The Ltd is a company and therefore holds the status of a legal entity. The limited partnership does not. This means the Ltd can have capital, hold assets, and issue/sign contracts in its own name.
No, it doesn’t. The ultimate beneficiary owners are registered in a state registry, which is not public. This law was a requirement for Ireland to stay in the EU after numerous scandals.
No. It is a classical jurisdiction with taxation on all registered limited companies, no matter where the profit is made.
Depending on your objective and your business model, another jurisdiction might fit better. The best way to determine if Ireland is the best place for your business is to get in touch with our experts.
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Contact us today and receive immediate assistance with company formation in Ireland. The first consultation is free: we will analyze your project and draw a roadmap that works best for your success.
Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
International economics expert with UK and US education in corporate finance, alumna of NYU Abu Dhabi.
