Ireland Company Registration
- Low Corporation Tax Rates
- Business can be conducted internationally
- The shareholder’s liability is limited
- The company name is protected by registration
- The company is a separate legal entity to those that own it
- Minimum of one director the shareholder can be the same person as the director
- Ireland has one of the lowest rates of corporation tax in the EU. A visit to Ireland is not required to form your Irish Company
- The most common type of Irish Company Formation is a Private Limited Company. The liability of this type of company is limited by its shares and their value
Timescale
Once we have received all the required identification documents, the company formation process will take five working days subject to a compliance review.
Register of Beneficial Owners
All Irish companies must now file the Register of Beneficial Ownership. A Beneficial Owner is a natural person who owns or controls a Company. This is usually reflected through the ownership of a sufficient percentage of the shares or voting rights in the Company.
As part of the filing, Companies must disclose the below information for the Beneficial Owners:
Full name Date of Birth Nationality
Residential Address
PPS Number (we can assist with obtaining this)
A statement of the nature and extent of the interest held by the beneficial owner
The Company Registration Office in Ireland will make low-level access of the below information available to the public:
Full Name
Extent of ownership Nationality
Country of Residence
Date of Birth (Month and Year)
Offshore Bank Account
After forming your company, you may wish to open an Offshore Business Bank Account. We can help with this process. We have formed a close working relationship with a major non-UK bank.
The bank we have chosen to work within Ireland meets our high standards of confidentiality, has a high reputation and offers a wide range of banking services which we believe will best suit your requirements.
Why Register a Company in Ireland?
Ireland is fast becoming one of the most popular jurisdictions to start a business, it has a strong pro-business environment and corporation tax as low as 12.5%. Ireland has a double tax treaty with around fifty-five countries including most major trading partners, leading to Ireland being in the top ten countries to do business in.
Tax Information for your Ireland Company Registration
Many people choose Director Help due to the low corporation tax rates. Ireland’s Corporation Tax Rate is 12.5%, one of the lowest in the world. The amount of Corporation Tax due is based on the company’s income.
FAQ’s
Are there any hidden extras in the company formation price?
No, we ensure our company formation price includes everything needed to set up your company ready for you to trade
Will I receive hard copies of my company documents?
Yes, hard copies of your Incorporation documents will be sent to you once the company has been incorporated. These will be sent to the address you provide when ordering the incorporation.
Do I need to have my identification documents translated?
Yes, if the identification documents are not in English, they will need to be translated by a sworn translator. The document will also need to show the translator’s seal or stamp along with their details.
The document would then need to be certified as a true copy of the original by an Accountants or Lawyer. A list of the professions will be provided on receipt of your order.