How to start a company in Ireland

Last checked: November 2026 · Currency: EUR

Irish founder teams almost always incorporate a private company limited by shares (LTD) online with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). It costs €50, needs no minimum capital and no notary. You need at least one EEA-resident director (or a €25,000 bond) and a company secretary. Ireland's 12.5% trading tax rate and start-up relief make it cheap to run early on.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change; always check the official source.

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