Ireland is among the best locations in Europe to set up and run an international business
Ireland’s tax and corporate-friendly regime has made it a magnet for foreign investment
A world leader for innovation in the high-tech, pharma and life sciences sectors
The European HQ for leading Israeli companies, including Teva, Wix, Amdocs and Payoneer
Irish company incorporation is relatively simple: see our guide for incorporating and managing a company in Ireland
Why do foreign companies choose Ireland for their European base?
English Language
Following Brexit, Ireland remains the only English-speaking country in the EU. Opening a company in Ireland, managing the business and navigating regulatory issues are easier for foreign entrepreneurs.
Low Taxes
Ireland's corporate tax rate is 12.5%. Various R&D programs and tax incentives can further lower the tax payable by tech companies. Ireland has double taxation treaties with 70+ countries globally , including Israel.
European Union
Unlike the UK, Ireland remains a full member of the EU, and EU membership continues to be overwhelmingly supported by the Irish public. Ireland has used the Euro currency since its launch
Education & Productivity
According to the OECD, Irish workers are among most productive and best educated in the world. Of those aged 30-34 years, 53.5% have university or college education, compared to an EU average of 40%.
Business Friendly
Ireland is a business-friendly jurisdiction, particularly when compared to other Western European countries.
Company Incorporation
Opening a company in Ireland is incredibly simple and quick. The World Bank's 'Doing Business' index consistently ranks Ireland as one of the best places in Europe to start and run a business.
Corporate Immigration
In recent years Ireland has emerged as a corporate immigration success story. The presence of foreign-owned multinational companies has promoted fairly straightforward, business-friendly and effective schemes to enable the migration of non-EU skilled workers.
Legal System
As in other English-speaking countries, Ireland has a common law legal system is based common law. Irish corporate law is very similar to that of the United Kingdom.
Proximity to EU & USA
Ireland is at the edge of Europe but is well connected to Continental Europe and North America. The Irish low-cost airline "Ryanair" flies more international travelers than any other airline. A new nonstop flight between Tel Aviv and Dublin is expected to start with El Al soon!
Interested in Starting a Business in Ireland?
Examples of Israeli companies that have already discovered Ireland:
Israeli firm buys majority stake in Irish engineering contractor BMD & Company
Wix.com opens customer support centre in Dublin
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