Ireland Company formation and Registration





Ireland Forms of Incorporation

As a general rule, it is possible to incorporate in Ireland in one of the following forms:
* A Public Limited Liability Company (with the suffix PLC).
  • There must be at least 7 shareholders. There is no maximum number of shareholders.
  • The company must have at least 2 directors and a company secretary.
  • The company must have a minimum share capital of IP 30,000. At least one quarter of the share capital must be paid up.
  • The company may offer shares to the public.
  • The general meeting of the shareholders must be convened at least once a year.
  • A report, including an auditor's report, must be submitted to the Registrar of Companies within 60 days of the date of the general meting.
  • * A Private Limited Liability Company (with the suffix LTD.)
  • The maximum number of shareholders - 50. The minimum number of shareholders - 1.
  • The company is permitted to engage in all fields of activity.
  • The company may not offer shares to the public.
  • The company must have at least 2 directors and a company secretary.
  • Most companies in Ireland are private companies.
  • The cost of setting up a private company - up to EUR 750.




Ireland Partnerships

  • The minimum number of partners - 2.
    There is no upper limit on the number of partners.
  • There is no need to register with the authorities.
    A signed agreement between the partners is sufficient.
  • Usually, all partners are jointly and severally liable for all the liabilities of the partnership.




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