Business
Ireland — Business: Limited Company
Irish companies register through the Companies Registration Office online system CORE using Form A1 and a constitution; a certificate of incorporation is targeted within five or ten working days.
Why this matters
Establishing a limited company in Ireland can provide tax benefits and access to the EU market.
Key facts
- A Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) has a single-document constitution, and incorporation is filed on CORE with Form A1.
- The fast-track scheme targets a certificate of incorporation within five working days and the ordinary online scheme within ten.
- A name can be reserved online for EUR 25 for 28 days, deducted from the incorporation fee if filed in that time.
- The director residency rule and the current incorporation fee were not confirmed; check the CRO fees page and Form A1.
Steps
- Step 1: Choose a Business Name — Check if the desired business name is available by searching the Companies Registration Office (CRO) database. If the name is available, you can proceed with the registration process.
- Step 2: Appoint a Director and Shareholder — Appoint at least one director and one shareholder. The director and shareholder can be the same person.
- Step 3: File the Memorandum and Articles of Association — File the Memorandum and Articles of Association with the CRO. These documents outline the company's structure, management, and rules.
- Step 4: Register with the CRO — Register the company with the CRO and pay the relevant fees.