- How long does Ireland LTD incorporation take?
- The CRO (Companies Registration Office) typically processes incorporations in 3–5 business days. Our service includes name check, CRO filing, and delivery of your Certificate of Incorporation to your dashboard.
- Are government fees included?
- The CRO incorporation fee (~€50) is separate from our service fee and charged directly by the CRO. All other service costs are fixed with no hidden extras.
- What is the EEA director requirement and why does it matter for UK founders?
- Irish law (Companies Act 2014, Section 137) requires at least one director of an Irish LTD to be resident in an EEA country (the EU plus Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein). Post-Brexit, UK residents no longer qualify as EEA. This means UK founders, and any other non-EEA founders, must either appoint a nominee EEA director (annual add-on) or arrange a Section 137 surety bond (one-time add-on) to satisfy this requirement.
- What is the difference between the nominee director and the Section 137 bond?
- Both satisfy the EEA director requirement. A nominee EEA director means an additional professional director is appointed to your company register; they act in a compliance capacity only. The Section 137 surety bond is a 2-year insurance instrument that removes the need for any nominee director on your register. The bond requires an insurer's premium (~800 EUR/year, paid to the insurer separately) and our arrangement fee. The nominee director is an annual recurring cost. Many founders prefer the bond if they want to keep the directorship entirely in-house.
- What is Ireland's corporation tax rate?
- Ireland has a 12.5% corporation tax rate on trading income, the lowest in the EU. Passive income (e.g. royalties, dividends) is taxed at 25%. We do not provide tax advice; consult a qualified Irish tax adviser for your specific situation.
- What ongoing filings does an Irish LTD need?
- Every Irish LTD must file an Annual Return with the CRO each year (typically within 6 months of the Annual Return Date), along with audited or abridged financial statements. Our annual-essentials compliance service covers these filings. Corporation tax returns are filed separately with Revenue Ireland.
- What happens after purchase?
- You'll complete an intake form with your company name preference, director and shareholder details, and business purpose via your dashboard. We'll check the name at the CRO, file the incorporation, and deliver your Certificate of Incorporation and company documents.