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Why choose Commenda for your company expansion in Ireland
Register from anywhere in the world
Incorporate your business from anywhere in the world through our digital-first process.
Access local tax and legal expertise
We offer flexible and recurring options with best-in-class local accountants and experienced lawyers available on demand.
Stay compliant, automatically
We help automate filings and compliance tasks, keeping your business up to date with GST, corporate tax, and everything in between.
Entity Types
Choose the right business structure for your company
Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD)
- Limited liability protection for shareholders, minimizing personal risk
- A straightforward corporate structure that’s well-recognized by investors, customers, and banks
- Allows for flexibility in distributing shares and managing ownership
- Perpetual existence (Going Concern), independent of shareholder changes
- Generally lower corporate tax rate compared to many other jurisdictions
- Must adhere to Irish Company Law requirements (e.g., annual returns, statutory filings)
- Typically requires at least one director and a separate company secretary (can be the same person under certain conditions, but not recommended)
- Directors have fiduciary duties under Irish law
- Public trading of shares is not permitted
Limited Partnership (LP)
- Flexible structure with no strict corporate formalities
- Limited partners can limit their liability to the amount invested
- Often used for investment funds or specialized joint ventures
- May offer pass-through taxation in some cases (depending on tax rules and the residence status of partners)
- Requires at least one general partner with unlimited liability
- Limited partners cannot actively manage the business without losing liability protection
- Must comply with registration and ongoing reporting obligations under the Limited Partnership Act
- Less recognized by conventional lenders and institutional investors compared to LTDs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, foreigners can own 100% of an Irish company.
Typically 3-5 business days.
No, but at least one director must be an EEA resident.
Ireland has a 12.5% corporate tax rate, one of the lowest in Europe.
Yes, all Irish companies must appoint a company secretary.
