.png?width=100&height=88&name=bolder%20logo(gradient).png "bolder logo(gradient)")
Guide Preview
Setting Up a
Company in Ireland
May 2025 | Bolder Team
GET YOUR COPY
A Guide to Forming a Company in Ireland
.png?width=134&height=201&name=GFX%20-%20HOW%20TO%20SET%20UP%20AN%20IRISH%20COMPANY%20(1).png "GFX - HOW TO SET UP AN IRISH COMPANY (1)")
- Attractive corporate tax regime – Ireland’s corporate tax regime is one of the most favourable in the world. Its low corporate tax rate is aimed at attracting the entrance of businesses and investment activities
- Beneficial international relations – The country benefits from its international relations through its tax treaty network. Currently, Ireland has signed Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) with 74 countries, which means that a reduction or even an elimination of some taxes are secured for multinational companies.
- Encouraging environment for R&D and innovation – Ireland boasts its world-class research centers and technology sectors supported by its knowledge economy. Key innovative sectors like financial technology, information and communication technology and biotechnology industries are flourishing in the in the country. This is thanks to a tax credit of 25 per cent for qualifying R&D expenditures.
- Ease of doing business – According to the World Bank’s annual study titled “Doing Business 2020,” Ireland was ranked 24th out of 190 economies for the ease of doing business. In addition, Ireland was ranked 23rd for starting a business, which measures the efficiency and costs associated in starting and formally operating a business in Ireland
A Guide to Forming a Company in Ireland
What are the different business structures to choose from?
Under the company business structure, businesses can set up as a Private Limited Company (LTD), a Public Limited Company (PLC), a Dedicated Activity Company (DAC), to name a few. We focus on the LTD as it is the most used type of company in Ireland.
We have prepared a quick guide to differentiate a sole trader, the two types of partnerships and the LTD business structures, which you can access by downloading our free resource!
What are the requirements needed in setting up a company in Ireland?
Bolder’s detailed guide provides the specific requirements needed to start a company in Ireland. Start your venture by learning more. Download our comprehensive guide below.
Get your copy now!
About Bolder Group
Bolder Group is a result of the merger between legacy companies AMS Financial Group and Circle Partners. Bolder has been providing clients globally with governance, corporate, funds and family wealth solutions for over 45 years. The firm is independent and privately owned. Bolder is present in 18 countries across Asia, EMEA and the Americas.
Bolder Group does not provide financial, tax or legal advice and the information contained herein is meant for general information purposes only. We strongly recommend that before acting on any of the information contained herein, readers should consult with their professional advisers. The Bolder Group accepts no liability for any errors or omissions in the information, or the consequences resulting from any action taken by a reader based on the information provided herein.
Bolder Group refers to the global network of independent subsidiaries of Bolder Group Holding BV. Bolder Group Holding BV provides no client services. Such services are provided solely by the independent companies within the Bolder Group which are each legally distinct and separate entities and have no authority (actual, apparent, implied or otherwise) to obligate or bind Bolder Group Holding BV in any manner whatsoever. The operations of the Bolder Group are conducted independently and have no affiliation with third party financial, tax or legal advisory firms or corporations.