Setting Up a Company in Ireland: Your Complete Guide to Irish Company

1. Ireland-lsc-partners Setting Up a Company in Ireland Your Complete Guide to Irish Company Formation Ireland LSC Partners – Corporate & Tax Advisory Specialists As an LSC & PARTNERS client, you will be assigned a dedicated Relationship Manager who will ensure all your service needs are met. Your Relationship Manager is there to minimise any concerns you may have and to add value to you and your business.

2. Why Choose Ireland for Company Formation? • Low 12.5% corporate tax rate • Full access to the European Single Market • Excellent global reputation & regulatory stability • Attractive for tech, finance, e-commerce, and startups • Skilled workforce & pro-business environment

3. Key Advantages of an Irish Company • 100% foreign ownership permitted • Limited liability protection • No minimum share capital requirement • Recognized and trusted EU jurisdiction • Strong double taxation treaty network • Ideal for international structuring & expansion

4. Popular Business Structure – Private Limited Company (LTD) • Most common structure for local & international businesses • Only one director required (one must be EEA-resident) • Separate legal entity • Suitable for trading, holding, consulting, online business Requirements to Set Up a Company in Ireland • Approved company name (CRO) • Minimum one director • Company secretary • Registered office address in Ireland • At least one shareholder • Issue share capital (commonly €100–€1,000)

5. Step-by-Step Incorporation Process 1. Consultation & Planning Understanding your business goals and ideal structure. 2. Name Reservation Check and secure your chosen company name. 3. Document Preparation Constitution, Form A1, director/shareholder details. 4. Filing with CRO Company incorporated in 3–5 business days. 5. Tax Registration TRN, corporation tax, VAT, PAYE as required. 6. Bank Account Setup Guidance on opening Irish or European corporate accounts.

6. Post-Incorporation Deliverables • Certificate of Incorporation • Company Constitution • CRO registration documents • Tax registration numbers • Share certificates • Corporate registers • Electronic company file

7. Common Uses of an Irish Company • European market entry • International e-commerce operations • Technology & SaaS businesses • Consulting & professional services • Holding & investment structures • Financial services (subject to licensing)

8. Ongoing Compliance Requirements • Annual Return Filing (with financial statements) • Corporation tax returns • VAT/PAYE filings (if applicable) • Maintaining statutory registers • Company secretary duties

9. Why Choose Ireland LSC Partners? • Experts in Irish and EU company formation • Fast, fully managed incorporation • Support with tax, VAT & compliance • Assistance with banking solutions • Transparent pricing, no hidden fees • Long-term advisory and corporate services Get Started Today • Set up your Irish company with confidence. • Ireland LSC Partners provides full guidance from planning to incorporation and ongoing compliance. • Contact us to begin your Ireland business setup.

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11. Thank You LSC & PARTNERS offers a wide range of business advice and accountancy services across the globe. Our international network is a valuable resource and available to all our clients. 77 Lower Camden Street, Suite 7 Dublin, D02 XE80 www.ireland-lsc-partners.com +353 1 968 2627