JurisdictionsEurope
Ireland
Online formation available1 entity typesEU limited company with Dublin registered office and secretary
Region
Europe (EU)
Formation
Online, about six working days
Entity types
Private Limited (LTD)
Minimum capital
From €1
Banking
Online multi-currency account introduction in every package
Company Structures
The Irish Limited.
LTDPrivate Limited CompanyThe standard Irish limited company registered with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). A registered office and company secretary in Ireland are required and included.Typical useEU trading, branches in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, Ltd & Co KG structures
Considerations
Why founders choose Ireland
01EU member state with English-language administration
02No residency requirement for directors or shareholders
03Registered office in Dublin and company secretary included in every package
04Suited as parent of a branch or Ltd & Co KG in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
Notes
What to plan for
—Annual return and accounts are filed with the CRO; late filing attracts penalties
—A registered office and secretary in Ireland must be maintained at all times
—VAT registration becomes mandatory above €75,000 (goods) or €37,500 (services) turnover
—Bank acceptance for non-resident directors varies by institution
General orientation only. Requirements depend on the chosen authority and activity and are confirmed by your specialist.
Documents
What You Will Need.
Typical requirements for individual shareholders. Corporate shareholders require additional constitutional documents.
Passport copyValid identity documentEach director & shareholder
Proof of residential addressUnder three months oldEach director & shareholder
Proposed company namesTwo to three optionsCompany
Description of activityUsed for the CRO filingCompany
Packages
Formation Packages.
Prices exclude government fees
Package 01Essential€ 1,300+ government fees—Formation at the CRO in about six working days, fees included—Registered office in Dublin and company secretary, 12 months—Official mail forwarded by e-mail—Annual return prepared and filed—Multi-currency online account introductionConfigure Essential
Package 02Professional€ 1,860+ government fees—Everything in Essential—Active secretary: authority correspondence handled—Filing deadlines monitored and guaranteed—Annual accounts filed at the CRO (preparation at cost)—Dedicated specialistConfigure Professional
Package 03Premier€ 2,060+ government fees—Everything in Professional—Virtual office, 12 months—All business mail scanned and forwarded—Priority processingConfigure Premier
Services in Ireland
01Company Formation
02Corporate Administration
03Registered Office Services
04Accounting & Bookkeeping
05Tax Registration Assistance
06Banking Application Support
07Visa & Residency Assistance
08Ongoing Compliance
Delivered locally
Irish formations are delivered by our partner easyservices4you Ltd, with German- and English-speaking administration and a money-back guarantee on quoted formation times.
Questions
Ireland Formation, Explained.
About six working days from complete documents; the CRO confirms incorporation and the documents are delivered by e-mail.
Begin in Ireland.
Configure your company online or speak with a specialist first.