Starting a company in ireland for non-residents

Congratulations on choosing Ireland as the place to register your company! As well as our low Corporation Tax rate of 12.5% (0% for some companies until 2028), there are many advantages of doing business in Ireland.

At Company Bureau, we specialise in fast, efficient Irish company formation. With extensive experience assisting non-residents, we provide expert support in corporate services, compliance, and everything you need to get your business up and running smoothly.

Key points for non-resident directors to address:

1. Do you have the 8 items of information we require for the incorporation of an Irish Limited Company?

2. Do you have a Director who is resident in the European Economic Area? (EU + Iceland, Norway & Liechtenstein) If not, you need to take out a Section 137 Revenue Bond for 2 years.

3. Do you have an Irish Registered Office for your company? We would be happy to offer this facility to you.

Once you are happy you have addressed the above points, you can order an Irish company online in just 5 minutes.

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What happens when my company is registered?

Once your company has been registered (in 3-4 days), we can assist you with Tax Registration, opening of Bank Accounts (we can offer remote bank account opening in some circumstances), Company Secretarial & Compliance Services, and choosing professional firms of Accountants and Solicitors if you require. We can also provide Irish Resident Board Directors should you also require them.

Get in touch for more information and to request our information brochure for non-residents setting up a company in Ireland, as well as our open for business corporate services package for non-resident clients.

If you prefer to set up a branch of your existing company in Ireland, we can assist you with this requirement also.

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Starting a company in ireland for non-residents

FAQ's

No, residency in Ireland is not required to set up a company. However, if your company does not have at least one director who is a resident of the EU/EEA, you will need to obtain a Section 137 Bond. 

No, you don't need to be physically present in Ireland to form your company. The entire process can be handled remotely, including obtaining your IPN number and setting up a registered office. However, you'll still need to ensure you have proper documentation, including proof of identity and address from your home country.

Once you have your section 137 bond in place, and when all documentation is correctly prepared and submitted, standard company formation typically takes 3-5 working days. The key is ensuring you have all required information ready, particularly your PPS number or IPN number for directors. 

The requirement is based on residency, not citizenship. A director with an EEA passport who lives outside the EEA would still require a Bond. Learn more about the Section 137 Non-EEA Resident Director Bond >>

Yes, as a non-resident you can register your Irish company for VAT. To pass Revenue’s checks, you must clearly establish your company’s intent to trade in Ireland, its economic substance (office, director), and provide the appropriate documentation. 

Read more: VAT Registration in Ireland: All You Need to Know for Your Business >>

Company Bureau Formations ULC is authorised to carry on business as a Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) by the Department of Justice and Law Reform of Ireland (Authorisation number TCSP APP/627/2010)