The following steps are required to incorporate a limited liability company in Ireland:
For all methods, a CRO Form A1 must be submitted with details of the company name, the first election of directors and secretary, and the subscribers to the memorandum and articles of association; the authorized and issued share capital; and the registered office and the details of the location in the state where company activities are proposed to be undertaken. The memorandum and articles of association signed by the subscribers will also be submitted to the CRO.
An Irish firm must has a minimum of 2 directors, one being a resident of a European Economic Area (EEA) member state. Corporate directors are not permitted. Names appear on public record.
Every Irish company must have a Secretary. It may be one of the directors of the company. The Secretary can be either an individual or a body corporate.
A person must have requisite knowledge and experience to carry out the functions of secretary. The name of the first secretary must be sent to the CRO with the constitution of the company.
No requirements for their residence, can be individuals or bodies corporate. Names appear on public record. The minimum number of shareholders is 1.
Services
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Fees
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Incorporation an Irish company (including preparation and provision of original constitutive documents of the company, share issue documents, and company seal + RARO for the first 6 months)
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EUR 5 390
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Registered Agent and Registered Office for one year + Local Secretary for one year (without compliance fee)
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EUR 3 490
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Local Nominee Director
(depends on volume of work) |
From USD 3 500 / year
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Nominee Director (EEA resident) for one year, including one apostilled power of attorney**
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USD 640
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Second Nominee Director (if necessary)**
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USD 530
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Issuance of one apostilled Power of attorney
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from USD 670
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Preparation and filing of accounts
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Depends on time spent by the auditor, nature and scope of operations of the company
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Compliance fee.
Payable in the cases of: - incorporation of an Irish company, - renewal of a company, - liquidation of a company, - transfer out of a company, - issue of a power of attorney to a new attorney, - change of director / shareholder / beneficial owner, except the change to a nominee director / shareholder, - signing of documents. |
350 (standard rate, includes the check of 1 individual),
+ 150 for each additional individual (director, shareholder, or beneficial owner) or legal entity (director or shareholder) if such legal entity is administered by GSL, + 200 for each additional legal entity (director or shareholder) if such legal entity is not administered by GSL, 450 (rate for high-risk companies, includes the check of 1 individual), 100 (signing of documents). |
*The fees are valid as of July 2024 and may change without prior notice
**Signing fees are charged additionally