Register a Company in Ireland – Fast, Simple & Fully Compliant

Yes. We handle the entire process digitally. All the documents are generated for you and we guide you through the process by email, and through our chat facility for support.

No, non-residents can register a company. If you live in the European Economic area you will not require a Section 137 Non Resident Director Bond.

Yes, a single director/shareholder structure is common. Talk to us about a Nominee Secretary.

The cost varies from €219.00 to 495.00 depending on what services you need. Its important to note that the more expensive the package the greater the value. Check your budget for additional services such as Registered office from €45.00 per month, and Nominee Secretary from €270.00 per year.

The Minimum Issued share capital requirement can be as little as €1 Shares are set up as Issued Shares with either “A” voting or “B” non Voting shares.

If you do not have a Director living in one of the following countries (European Economic Area) you are required to purchase a 2 Year bond. The United Kingdom left the EEA on January 1^st 2021:  The EEA is made up of the following countries including Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden. This bond comes under Section 43 of the companies act.

Who registers for VAT in Ireland? In Ireland, a company generally needs to register for VAT when its taxable turnover exceeds certain thresholds in any continuous 12-month period — currently €80,000 for businesses mainly supplying goods and €40,000 for services — although registration can also be required earlier for activities such as importing goods, trading with other EU countries, or receiving certain services from abroad. Even if turnover is below the threshold, many companies voluntarily register for VAT so they can reclaim VAT on business expenses and appear more established to customers. Once registered, the company receives an Irish VAT number from the Revenue Commissioners and must charge VAT where applicable, file regular VAT returns, and keep proper records.

In Ireland, the main difference between a Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) and a Designated Activity Company (DAC) is flexibility versus specific purpose: an LTD is the standard company type under the Companies Registration Office and can carry out any lawful business activity with a simple one-document constitution, making it ideal for most small and medium businesses, while a DAC has a specific objects clause setting out exactly what activities the company can undertake, which makes it more suitable where investors, lenders, regulators, or joint venture arrangements require tighter control over the company’s activities. An LTD can have a single director and cannot list debt securities publicly, whereas a DAC must have at least two directors but can issue listed debt securities if needed.

Changing the name of a limited company in Ireland is usually a simple process. The company’s shareholders must approve the new name, the company constitution may need a minor update, and the required documents are then filed to register the change officially. As long as the proposed name is available and doesn’t contain restricted wording, approval is typically completed within a few working days. The company number and legal history stay the same — only the name changes — although the business will need to update its bank accounts, contracts, invoices, website, and branding afterward.