The most common form of company registration in Ireland is a private limited company (LTD). Before incorporation, you must identify the shareholders and their shares, the directors and company secretary, the registered address in Ireland, and the activities you intend to carry out locally. Overseas founders should first verify the residency requirements for directors, as well as identity verification and signing arrangements.
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Depending on the project, you can proceed with selecting the entity, preparing materials, registering the CRO, and coordinating post-incorporation matters. When requesting a quote, verify government fees, service fees, and third-party expenses—such as those for the registered address, secretarial services, surety bonds, and accounting—separately.
We can assist with the following on a project basis: confirming the company structure, preparing the articles of incorporation and Form A1, compiling shareholder and director information, submitting documents to the CRO, and following up on any requests for additional information. Once registration is complete, we can provide beneficial owner reporting, tax, and accounting services as needed.
The quote is itemized separately for the application for registration, registered address, company secretary, identity verification, document translation, and other professional services. If a Section 137 surety bond is required, the premium and term must be confirmed separately. The statutory surety amount is 25,000 euros; the actual premium will be quoted by the service provider.
You must have a registered address in Ireland where official documents can be served. If a LTD has only one director, a company secretary must be appointed separately. When using an external service, you should verify the document forwarding process, the service term, and renewal fees.
Generally, at least one director must reside in the European Economic Area. If there are no eligible directors at the time of incorporation, a surety bond in accordance with Article 137 must first be evaluated. The directors’ identification numbers, the signing of application documents, and requirements for foreign authentication are verified on a case-by-case basis.
We can arrange RBO filing, tax registration, bookkeeping, annual filings, and registration changes as needed, and assist with preparing account opening documents. Accounts are independently reviewed by financial institutions; licenses for regulated businesses and processing times are listed separately.
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Verify whether an LTD is suitable for the project, as well as the arrangements for directors, a secretary, and a registered address.
Assist with the preparation of the articles of incorporation, Form A1, and registration documents. Whether government fees and third-party services are included is subject to the project quote.
We can arrange for a business address, secretarial services, tax and accounting support, and assistance with opening a bank account as needed. Specific services will be confirmed based on the quote.
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An LTD may be established by a single shareholder, operates under a single articles of incorporation, and may choose whether to specify an authorized capital amount. At the time of application, the subscribing shareholder, the number of shares, and the par value must be clearly stated. For items where the company’s business purposes must be specified in the articles of incorporation, see also DAC.Description of CRO Company Types.
LTD may appoint one director; if there is only one director, a company secretary must also be appointed. In principle, at least one director must reside in the European Economic Area (EEA). If this requirement is not met, a newly established company must generally submit a guarantee bond of 25,000 euros in accordance with Article 137 along with its application; an existing company may, subject to certain conditions, provide proof of a continuing effective link as assessed under Article 140.Guide to Establishing a CRO and Appointing Directors.
Prepare the registered address in Ireland, the company name, the articles of association, Form A1, shareholder subscription information, and details regarding the directors and secretary, and describe the activities you intend to carry out in Ireland. Overseas corporate shareholders should organize their registration certificates, powers of attorney, and shareholding structure in advance, and verify the required translations. Directors must provide a PPSN or applicable identification number as required by the CRO.
Via CORE PortalSubmit the application for establishment to the CRO. The declaration of beneficial ownership, tax registration, business bank account, and industry licensing must be handled separately. You may also refer toGlobal Company Registration Guide and Company Registration in FranceCompare the main components and maintenance requirements.
Standard procedures can initially be scheduled for several weeks, subject to adjustments based on the availability of directors and the secretary, identity verification, surety bonds, and requests for additional documentation. The CRO processing timeline begins upon receipt of the application; bank account opening and industry licensing have separate processing times.
Determine the name, shareholders and shares, directors, secretary, registered address, and the activities to be conducted in Ireland. Verify the residency requirements and identification numbers of EEA directors.
After signing is complete, submit Form A1 and the articles of incorporation via CORE. For newly formed companies without directors residing in the EEA, provide a guarantee bond with the application as required. Follow up on notifications from the CRO and any requests for additional documentation.
After obtaining the certificate of registration and registration number, arrange for an RBO, tax registration, and the first annual tax return, and coordinate the opening of a bank account, hiring of employees, and industry licensing as needed for business operations.
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Arrange for tax filings, annual reports, and beneficial owner disclosures following CRO registration, in accordance with business requirements. Overseas founders can simultaneously verify the requirements for signatures, director residency, and business bank accounts.
A 12.5% tax rate generally applies to income from trading activities, while a 25% rate applies to non-trading income (such as rent or investment income) and income from certain industries subject to statutory exceptions. The determination should be based on the nature of the income and actual business operations. Multinational groups subject to the global minimum tax rules should be assessed separately.Irish Revenue Service Corporate Tax Guide.
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