Ireland Company - Corporate Environment Summary

Ireland has been recognised across the world as offshore vehicles that can be successfully used in a variety of International Business, carry out commercial and industrial activities. Ireland is a member of the European Union and member of the Eurozone.

An Irish company, is a limited liability company which conducts its trading and business outside the Ireland and is intended for offshore activities. It takes up to 5 days to incorporate a company in Ireland.

The Directors of the company may be of any nationality and may reside anywhere. At least two directors are required and there is a requirement to appoint an EEA resident director.

The Shareholders of the company may be of any nationality and may reside anywhere. At least one shareholder is required, this can be the same person as one of the directors. There is no upper limit to the number of shareholders and a shareholder can be a person or a corporation.