Company formation in Ireland
Private company limited by shares (LTD)
Legal minimum, year 1£810
Legal minimum, per year after£267
Typical year 1£4,185
Corporation tax12.5%Ease Banking
Every fee
Setting up
Government fee£43
€50 online via COREAccountant or formation agent£250 to 600
Required
Company secretary£150 to 400
Required
Registered office address£100 to 300
Required
Non-resident bond (if no EEA-resident director)£0 to 1,750
Optional€1,500 to €2,000 premium
Share capital€1
Time to form1 to 2 weeks
Running it, per year
Annual return£17
Required€20 online
Company secretary£150 to 400
Required
Registered office address£100 to 300
Required
Accountant and tax return£0 to 2,000
Practically needed
Non-resident bond renewal£0 to 1,750
OptionalOnly if no EEA-resident director
Legal minimum after year 1£267
Audit: Exempt for small companiesForeign ownersOne EEA-resident director, or a €25,000 non-resident bond (about €1,500 to €2,000)Online via CORE; needs a PPSN/RBO filing and a company secretary
Tax12.5% trading, 25% passiveDividend withholding: 25% (exemptions for EU and treaty residents)VAT/GST: 23%
BankingIrish banks want local substance; EU e-money accounts widely used
Indirect range includes the cost of a non-resident bond if no EEA director.
Questions
- How much does it cost to set up a company in Ireland?
- The legal minimum for the first year is £810, counting only what the law requires and doing every filing yourself. A typical first year, with an accountant, costs about £4,185. The government fee is £43 (€50 online via CORE). Share capital is not included.
- How much does it cost per year to run a company in Ireland?
- The legal minimum after the first year is £267 a year. Running costs including optional and practically needed services range from £267 to 4,467. Audit: Exempt for small companies.
- Do I need a local director in Ireland?
- Yes. One EEA-resident director, or a €25,000 non-resident bond (about €1,500 to €2,000).
- Can a non-resident form a company in Ireland remotely?
- Yes. Online via CORE; needs a PPSN/RBO filing and a company secretary.
- What is the corporation tax rate in Ireland?
- 12.5% trading, 25% passive. Dividend withholding: 25% (exemptions for EU and treaty residents). VAT/GST: 23%.
- How long does it take to form a company in Ireland?
- 1 to 2 weeks.
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