Ireland: company formation
Private Limited Company · Europe
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Ltd in Ireland — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- 12.5 % on trading activities, one of the lowest rates in the Union.
- Dense banking and fintech ecosystem, used to foreign shareholders.
What it does not solve
- A director resident in the EEA is required, failing which a bond must be posted.
- Irish anti-abuse rules are applied rigorously.
Conditions to meet
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Good. Dense banking and fintech ecosystem, used to foreign shareholders.
Registered office required. A director resident in the European Economic Area is required, failing which a bond must be posted.
Our assessment for Ireland; to be checked.
Desk in Dublin, on quotation.
Our offer in Ireland, internal catalogue.
Registration in Ireland: Companies Registration Office (CRO). Source: cro.ie
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Ireland: what is specific to it
- Companies Act 2014: the private company (LTD) has at most 149 members; its beneficial owners are reported to the Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO). Source: irishstatutebook.ie
- Non-trading income (investments, rents) is taxed at 25%, against 12.5% for trading profits. Source: revenue.ie (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Ireland compared with Netherlands and Switzerland
| Ireland | Netherlands | Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | Ltd | BV | Sàrl · SA |
| Corporate taxation | 12.5 % on trading activities | 19 % on the lower band, headline rate above | 11.9 to 21 % all taxes combined, by canton |
| Share capital | €1 | €1 | CHF 20,000 |
| Incorporation time | 2–3 days | 2 weeks | 4–8 weeks |
| Banking access | Accessible | Accessible | Accessible |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Real presence required | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 4,090 € | from 3,990 € | from 6,090 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Netherlands → · The page for Switzerland →
Compare this jurisdiction
Registered office and premises in Ireland
From 999 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Drafting the articles
- Signature and capital deposit
- Registration
- Account opening and start-up
For Ireland, the register is kept by Companies Registration Office (CRO) and the usual time is 2–3 days.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: European company · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Ireland: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Ireland?
Company formation in Ireland starts at 4,090 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Ireland?
About 2–3 days once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
Where is a company registered in Ireland?
With the Companies Registration Office (CRO) (source: cro.ie).
What is the corporate tax rate in Ireland?
12.5 % on trading activities (data as of 21 September 2026; source: revenue.ie). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Ireland?
€1: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Ireland?
12.5 % on trading activities, one of the lowest rates in the Union. Dense banking and fintech ecosystem, used to foreign shareholders.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Ireland?
A director resident in the EEA is required, failing which a bond must be posted. Irish anti-abuse rules are applied rigorously.
Ireland or Netherlands or Switzerland: where do our services start?
from 4,090 € in Ireland; from 3,990 € in the Netherlands; from 6,090 € in Switzerland, excluding tax.
Ireland or Netherlands or Switzerland: how does corporate tax compare?
Ireland, 12.5 % on trading activities; Netherlands, 19 % on the lower band, headline rate above; Switzerland, 11.9 to 21 % all taxes combined, by canton; to be checked.
Ireland or Netherlands or Switzerland: which is faster to register?
Ireland in 2–3 days; Netherlands in 2 weeks; Switzerland in 4–8 weeks, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →