Company Formation · Europe
Ireland
We form private limited companies in Ireland. Incorporation is remote, through the Companies Registration Office. We also advise on business banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration.
- Entity
- Private company limited by shares (LTD)
- Visit
- No visit required to incorporate
- Timeframe
- 3–10 working days at the CRO once the pack is complete
- Typical cost
- CRO fee plus agent; Section 137 bond if no EEA director (~€1,950 / 2 years)
Country overview
About Ireland
Ireland is a republic in north-western Europe. Dublin is the capital and the largest city. About 5.3 million people live here. It shares a land border with Northern Ireland. Irish and English are official languages; English is the language of business. The euro is the currency.
Ireland joined the European Union in 1973 and the euro area in 1999. It is not in Schengen. Dublin is a recognised European base for technology, pharmaceutical and services companies. An Irish company sits inside the single market and invoices in euro. The 12.5 percent trading rate is widely cited; it depends on the company being managed and controlled in Ireland.
Brikseka forms Irish companies. The usual vehicle is a private company limited by shares (LTD). Formation is completed remotely through the Companies Registration Office. There is no statutory minimum share capital and no visit to incorporate. A Section 137 bond is required if there is no EEA-resident director.
We then advise on a business bank account and payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal. Approvals are decided by the providers. If your aim is to live in Ireland, company formation is not a residence permit — that is a separate immigration file, which we also advise on.
Company formation
We form an LTD at the CRO, including a Section 137 bond where there is no EEA-resident director, then stay with the file through banking and payments.
European Union
EU member since 1973 and in the euro area since 1999. Ireland is not in Schengen. An Irish company sits inside the single market.
English-speaking euro area
English is the language of business in Dublin, with the euro as the currency.
Tax setting
The 12.5 percent rate applies to trading income where the company is managed and controlled in Ireland. Passive income is taxed at a higher published rate. We confirm the live position before you proceed.
How we work
From briefing to a registered company
Briefing
We review your business, the right entity for this country, costs, and whether a visit is likely.
Company formation
Local counsel, notary where required, and the commercial register. We coordinate the documents through to a registered company.
Banking and payments
After the company exists, we prepare applications for a business account and payment gateways.
After incorporation
Statutory records, a named contact, and introductions to accounting so the company can operate.
After the company exists
Payment gateways
- Stripe, subject to Stripe’s approval
- PayPal Business, subject to PayPal’s approval
Operating stack
Business banking
- Wise Business, opened in the company name, subject to Wise’s approval
- Irish retail banks want Irish substance
Provider lists are indicative. We confirm current availability, government fees, and account-opening requirements during consultation.
Business Tools covers payment gateways, business accounts, email, websites, and related tools after the company exists.
Consultation
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Tell us what you are building or where you need to move. We respond within one business day.