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in Ireland

Everything you need to establish your business in Ireland. Incorporate, file taxes, and stay automatically compliant. We’ll guide you every step of the way.

benefits

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)

A Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) in Ireland is a separate legal entity that offers limited liability protection and is the most common corporate structure for small to medium-sized enterprises.
Benefits
  • 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
Things to consider
  • 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

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Logan Jackonis

Head of Services and Operations

Logan Jackonis, Head of Services and Operations

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