We are company formation specialists in Ireland; we have incorporated over 2,000 companies for our clients.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Types of companies | – sole proprietorship, – general partnership, – limited partnership, – private limited liability company, – public limited liability company, – company limited by guarantee |
Minimum share capital for LTD company | EUR 1 |
Minimum number of shareholders for a limited company | 1 |
| Local director required | Yes |
| Do you supply a registered address/virtual office? | Yes, starting at EUR 240 |
| Foreign ownership allowed | Yes |
| Documents required for registration for a LTD for a foreign investor | – passport copy, – selfie with the passport, – recent utility bill as proof of residential address |
| Business incorporation steps | – name reservation, – documents preparation, – IPN number filing, – paperwork submission, – tax registration |
| Remote registration availability | Yes |
| Companies registration fee | EUR 75 payable to the Companies Registration Office |
| Incorporation service fee | EUR 100 |
| Company secretary fee | EUR 295 |
| Registration timeframe (approx.) | Approx. 5 days |
| Redomiciliation permitted | Yes |
| Other services | – corporate tax filing – EUR 175, – client due diligence – EUR 170, – Annual Return filing – EUR 125, – Beneficial Owner Registration – EUR 75 |
Here is also a video on our services:
What are the main business forms available in Ireland?
You can establish:
- a sole proprietorship: the simplest business form available for a single entrepreneur;
- the general partnership: it can be registered by at least 2 members who have equal rights and obligations in the business;
- the limited partnership: it can be set up by at least 2 members, where at least one will be a general partner, and the other one(s) will be silent partners with limited rights and obligations;
- the private limited liability company: the preferred business form by local and foreign investors, which requires at least one shareholder and 2 directors;
- the public company: a business form suitable for large operations.
What are the legal entities available for foreign companies in Ireland?
Foreign companies can operate through:
- subsidiaries;
- branches;
- liaison offices.
Can foreigners incorporate in Ireland?
Anyone can start a business in Ireland, provided that they comply with the requirements of the new Company Act.
Is it possible to register a company in Ireland remotely?
Yes, it is. For this purpose, we have created dedicated packages for foreign investors who can benefit from fully remote and digital business incorporation solutions.
What are the documents required for a foreign investor to open a company in Ireland?
Here is a list of the documents we need to proceed with the incorporation:
- copies of the passports for the shareholders and directors;
- a selfie of each member holding the passport;
- a recent utility bill, no older than 3 months, as proof of residential address.
What is the procedure to open a company in Ireland?
If you choose our remote registration services, you will first grant us a power of attorney. Following that:
- we will send you a form that you will need to fill out with your personal details to obtain the IPN number (Identified Person Number), which allows you to be a shareholder, director, or Ultimate Beneficial Owner;
- based on this number, we will draft the company’s incorporation papers, which we will send you to sign;
- once you return it to us, we will submit it to the Companies Registration Office.
Here’s also an infographic on how to open a company in Ireland:
How long does it take to incorporate a company in Ireland in 2026?
Here is a timeline for the procedure:
- we will obtain the IPN number within one working day;
- registration with the CRO takes about 3 – 4 working days.
This means you can have your company up and running in one week in Ireland at the level of 2026.
What are the services you offer?
IrelandCompanyFormation.com, which is based in Dublin, Ireland, provides the following basic services:
- company formation services;
- audit, tax planning;
- bookkeeping and company administration.
Investors can also request the professional assistance of our specialists for work permits or for back-office services.
How much does it cost to register a company in Ireland in 2026?
Here are the fees to incorporate an Irish company in 2026:
- the government fee is EUR 75;
- the corporate tax registration is EUR 175;
- the Know Your Client clearance, according to the Trust or Company Service Providers (TCSPs), which is subject to a EUR 170 fee;
- the application for a Verification Identity Number (VIF) if you appoint a non-resident director is EUR 75;
- Ulitmate Beneficial Owner registration is also subject to a EUR 75 fee, provided it is the case;
- our services fee is EUR 100.
Additionally, we offer the following services, should you need them:
- a registered address service for EUR 240 per year;
- a company secretary service for EUR 295 per year;
- the submission of the Annual Return for the first year activity, which is EUR 125.
For customized company registration solutions when starting a business in Ireland, clients are invited to contact our Irish company formation representatives.