We help non-resident and EU founders incorporate, bank and stay compliant in Ireland, the only native English-speaking EU member, with a 12.5% trading tax rate and full single-market access. Fully remote, no need to visit.
For founders setting up in Ireland from outside the country.
Six reasons international founders incorporate here, each one tied to how you will actually run the business.
12.5% on trading profits, one of the lowest in the EU and stable for over twenty years.
The only native English-speaking country in the EU. Every filing, document and Revenue dealing is in English.
Invoice and trade across all 27 member states with no extra licensing.
Stripe, Revolut Business and Wise, plus introductions to Irish banks for international founders.
A globally respected, OECD-compliant jurisdiction that banks, investors and marketplaces recognise.
9 of the top 10 global technology companies, including Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, IBM, Intel and Dell, run Irish operations. You are setting up in the same jurisdiction the giants chose.
Four packages, clear pricing, secure checkout on this page. All prices ex VAT, VAT added where applicable.
Available as paid add-ons: first annual return (Form B1), VAT registration, Employer (PAYE) registration, bank account opening assistance.
Available as paid add-ons: first annual return (Form B1), VAT registration, Employer (PAYE) registration, bank account opening assistance.
The VAT registration removes the usual waiting period. You will still need to show genuine Irish business activity, and Revenue may review the registration on a change of beneficial ownership.
Need something else? We will build a dedicated package.Talk to us about bespoke structures, multiple entities or group setups.
The Non-Resident package bundles ten separate services. Below is each one at the price we charge for it on its own. Every line is a link, so you can check the figure yourself rather than take our word for it.
| Service | Bought on its own |
|---|---|
| CRO incorporation and full statutory document set | EUR 350 |
| EEA-resident director for 12 months, Section 137 | EUR 2,000 |
| Company secretary for 12 months | EUR 450 |
| Registered office address for 12 months | EUR 400 |
| Corporation Tax registration | EUR 250 |
| IPN, identification number for a non-resident director | EUR 200 |
| PPS number application | EUR 200 |
| Income Tax registration for the director | EUR 150 |
| RBO beneficial ownership filing | EUR 150 |
| Company seal, required by section 43(1) | EUR 200 |
| Total if bought separately | EUR 4,350 |
| Non-Resident package | EUR 3,750 |
| You keep | EUR 600 |
All prices exclude VAT. The EUR 50 CRO filing fee is already inside the incorporation line, so there is no separate state charge to add. Prices on this page are pulled from the same product records you land on when you click, so the two cannot disagree.
One thing the package does not include. Your first annual return, Form B1, is a paid add-on rather than part of the package. It falls due 56 days after your Annual Return Date, which is six months after incorporation. We flag the date in advance and can file it for you.
Forming from inside the EU or the wider EEA? The EEA Resident package works the same way. It drops the Section 137 director, because you do not need one, which brings the same list to EUR 2,350 bought separately against a package price of EUR 2,000.
Every Irish company must have at least one director resident in the European Economic Area. If none of your directors qualifies, the Companies Act 2014 gives you two ways out, and they are not equivalent. Here is what each one does, and what it does not.
| Section 137 bond | EEA-resident director | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An insurance bond to the value of EUR 25,000, in the form prescribed by the CRO, issued by a bank, building society, insurance company or credit institution. | A named individual resident in an EEA state, appointed to your board and filed on the CRO register. |
| Satisfies section 137 | Yes, for as long as the bond is in force. | Yes, directly. |
| Term | Two years minimum. For a new company it must be effective at the date of incorporation, and a certified copy goes in with the Form A1. | Twelve months, renewed annually. |
| What it actually covers | Fines for Companies Act offences prosecuted by the Registrar, fines under section 1078 TCA 1997, and penalties under sections 1071 and 1073 TCA 1997. Nothing outside that list. | Nothing. It is a person, not a policy. What you get is someone accountable inside the State. |
| Someone in Ireland who can sign | No. | Yes. |
| Bank and payment account applications | Invisible to them. They ask who directs the company, and from where. | A director resident in the EEA, on the public register, with documents an institution can verify. |
| If it lapses | The exemption ends the day it expires. Having no EEA-resident director is a category 4 offence: the company and every officer in default face a fine of up to EUR 5,000 on summary conviction. | Does not arise while the appointment stands. We track the renewal date for you. |
| Route to a section 140 certificate | None. Revenue has to be satisfied there is a real and continuous link with economic activity in the State. | Not on its own either. A resident director is one element of substance, not the whole of it. |
Where a bond is the right answer. If you already have an EEA-resident director lined up and only need to cover the gap, or the company is genuinely run from outside Ireland, the bond is the lighter instrument. We arrange them, and we will tell you when it is the better buy.
Where it is not. A bond is an insurance policy that pays fines. It puts nobody on your board. If you intend to open an Irish bank or payment account, register for VAT, or show that the company is directed from the State, a bond gives you nothing to point at.
Two details that catch people out. Residence is counted in days, not read off a passport: where Irish residence is what you rely on, section 141 counts 183 days in the State across 12 months, or 280 days across two consecutive 12 month periods. And a director resident in the United Kingdom has not satisfied section 137 since 31 December 2020.
The two figures look alike and buy different things. A bond runs about EUR 2,000 for a two-year term, paid to the surety and non-refundable. Our EEA-resident director service is EUR 2,000 for twelve months, and it is already inside the Non-Resident package. For roughly the same outlay you can hold two years of insurance that pays fines, or twelve months of a director who signs, is verified by a bank and carries statutory responsibility under the Companies Act 2014. Background in our guide to the Section 137 bond; the statutory text is at section 137 and section 140.
A verified, already-registered Irish company with a clean history, handed over without the usual wait.
Once your KYC is cleared, the company is yours. No waiting for CRO incorporation.
Every company is fully dormant, has never traded, and carries no debts or liabilities. You can inspect the complete filing record before you buy.
Ideal for tender or marketplace deadlines, Amazon onboarding, PSP and banking applications that want an established entity, or an acquisition timeline. The VAT option lets you issue VAT invoices straight away.
Licensed Trust and Company Service Provider, authorised by the Department of Justice Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit.
CRO-authorised company formation agent, electronic filing agent and registered office provider. We do not outsource your work.
Secure payment by Stripe and PayPal. Cards, Apple Pay, Revolut, Wise, even crypto.
500+ companies formed, rated 5.0 on Google and 4.4 Excellent on Trustpilot, 15+ years with international clients.
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A simple remote process, from checkout to trading, with no need to visit Ireland.
Choose your package and pay securely on this page.
Complete a short onboarding form and upload your AML and KYC documents (photo ID and proof of address).
We file with the CRO, or transfer your ready-made company, and register you for tax.
Receive your company pack and banking introductions. Start trading.
No. The entire process is handled remotely.
Yes. Non-EEA founders must satisfy the Section 137 requirement, and we offer two routes. One: our resident director service, where we provide an EEA-resident director for your company. Two: a Section 137 bond (EUR 25,000 cover, around EUR 2,000 for a two-year term, third-party and non-refundable). Our resident director is a genuine appointment with full statutory responsibility under the Companies Act 2014, not a name-only arrangement.
A pre-registered, dormant Irish LTD with no trading history, kept ready for immediate transfer to you.
Yes. Every company is dormant and has never traded. You can inspect the full filing record before purchase.
The VAT registration is already in place, so there is no waiting period. You will still need to demonstrate genuine Irish business activity, and Revenue may review the registration when beneficial ownership changes.
Ready-made companies transfer to you once your KYC is cleared, and new formations are incorporated as soon as your documents are in order. Contact us for current timeframes.
Yes. We are an authorised TCSP and a CRO-authorised agent.
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