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São Tomé & Príncipe$90,000
Vanuatu$130,000
Grenada$235,000
St Kitts & Nevis$250,000
Turkey$400,000
UAE Golden Visa$545,000Why Ireland?
Key advantages for foreign founders.
Tech Giant HQ Jurisdiction
Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Pfizer all have European HQs in Ireland. Proven ecosystem.
Knowledge Development Box (6.25%)
Reduced rate on qualifying IP income. One of the lowest effective IP rates in the EU.
EU Member & English-Speaking
Only English-speaking Eurozone country. Full EU single market access.
IDA Ireland Support
Government agency actively supports foreign investment with grants, training, and R&D incentives.
Young & Educated Workforce
Youngest population in Europe. Strong STEM education pipeline. Competitive talent market.
100% Foreign Ownership
No restrictions. No local director required since 2023 amendment.
How Ireland Compares
Side-by-side with Europe’s top jurisdictions.
| Jurisdiction | CIT | Min Capital | Formation | Foreign Own. | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 25% | None | 1–2 days | 100% | Global credibility, fintech |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 0% / 22% | €2,500 | 1–3 days | 100% | e-Residency, digital nomads |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 19–25.8% | €0.01 | 1–2 weeks | 100% | EU HQ, holding structures |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 15% | None | 1–2 weeks | 100% | IP box, shipping, low CIT |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 5% eff. | €1,165 | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Gaming, crypto, 5% tax |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 11.9–21% | CHF 20K | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Wealth mgmt, pharma, luxury |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 12.5% | None | 3–5 days | 100% | Tech HQs, IP, pharma |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 21% | None | 1–2 weeks | 100% | NHR tax, golden visa, D7 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 24.94% | €12K | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Funds, SOPARFI holdings |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 15% | €2,500 | 3–7 days | 100% | EMI/fintech licensing, low cost |
For the full side-by-side, see how Ireland compares with Cyprus and Malta, or browse the best European countries to register a company.
Entity Types Available
Choose the right structure for Ireland.
Private Ltd (LTD)
Most popular. 1 director, 1 shareholder. No min capital. Company secretary required.
- CRO registration
- Constitution (MOA & AOA)
- Revenue (tax) registration
- Company secretary
- Registered address Dublin
- Bank account introduction
DAC (Designated Activity)
For regulated activities with defined objects clause. 2 directors. More restricted than LTD.
- CRO registration
- Constitution
- Revenue registration
- Secretary
- Registered address
- Bank account introduction
How It Works
Our managed formation process.
CRO online filing
Incorporation via Companies Registration Office (CRO) CORE system. 3–5 day processing.
Revenue registration
Tax registration with Revenue Commissioners. Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE numbers issued.
Company secretary & office
Secretary appointed (legal requirement). Dublin registered office established.
Bank account opening
Introduction to AIB, Bank of Ireland, or Revolut Business Ireland. EUR and multi-currency accounts.
Employer registration (if hiring)
PAYE, PRSI, and USC registration with Revenue. Payroll setup.
What’s Included
Formation Package
- ✓ Company registration & certificate
- ✓ Articles / founding documents
- ✓ Tax registration
- ✓ Registered address (1st year)
- ✓ Bank account introduction
- ✓ Compliance documentation
Documents You Receive
- 📄 Certificate of Incorporation
- 📄 Tax registration certificate
- 📄 Articles of Association
- 📄 Director & shareholder register
- 📄 Corporate seal (where applicable)
- 📄 Bank account confirmation
Tax Overview
Ireland’s tax framework.
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Tax | 12.5% | Trading rate; 15% Pillar Two minimum for groups over €750M |
| Knowledge Dev. Box | 6.25% | On qualifying IP income from patents and copyrighted software |
| VAT | 23% | Standard. 13.5% and 9% reduced rates |
| Dividend WHT | 25% | On dividends; reduced under treaties and EU Directive |
| Capital Gains | 33% | On disposal of assets |
| R&D Tax Credit | 30% | On qualifying R&D expenditure; payable credit available |
Cost & Timeline Breakdown
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
| Item | Cost (USD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| CRO incorporation filing | Included | 3–5 days |
| Constitution drafting | Included | Included |
| Revenue tax registration | Included | 2–3 days |
| Company secretary (1 yr) | Included | Included |
| Registered address (1 yr) | Included | Same day |
| Bank account introduction | Included | 3–7 days |
| Total Package | From $3,500 | 3–5 days |
All prices fixed — no hourly billing.
Speak with a Ireland Specialist
Our team will guide you through the optimal structure.
What Our Clients Say
Founders who registered through Sovera Global.
“Ireland was our EU base for enterprise sales. 12.5% CIT plus the KDB at 6.25% on our IP made it the clear choice. Sovera handled CRO and Revenue seamlessly.”
“Following the big pharma companies to Ireland made sense. IDA support and the R&D credit were significant. Sovera managed the entire incorporation.”
Official Resources
Government agencies for company registration in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
12.5% on trading income — the standard Irish rate. A 15% minimum effective rate applies under OECD Pillar Two to large groups with global revenue above €750M.
6.25% on qualifying IP income from patents, copyrighted software, and certain IP. One of the lowest in Europe.
No longer required since the 2023 Companies Act amendment. A non-resident bond was previously required but is no longer needed.
Yes. No restrictions on foreign ownership.
Yes. Legal requirement. Can be an individual or a corporate secretary. Sovera provides.
LTD: 3–5 days via CRO CORE system.
Excellent. KDB 6.25%, R&D 30% tax credit, and all major tech companies are headquartered here.
Annual return (CRO), corporation tax return (Revenue), statutory audit (if applicable). Annual AGM.
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