The 2015
Doing Business in Ireland Guide provides an introduction to the
major commercial and legal issues to be considered by international
companies establishing business operations in Ireland and it
provides general observations and guidance in relation to the many
questions we have encountered from clients. Particular
businesses or industries may be subject to additional legal
requirements and specific advice may be required in these
circumstances.
At present over 1,150 international companies have operations in
Ireland. These companies are involved in a wide range of activities
and sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, biosciences,
financial services and manufacturing. The attraction of Ireland as
an investment location can be attributed to the positive approach
of successive Irish Governments to the promotion of inward
investment, its membership of the European Union, a very favourable
corporate tax rate and related tax infrastructure and a skilled
