Ireland Fact-File Part 1:
Business Formation for Individuals

1.3 Ireland Individual Business Registration Cost

The cost of business registration, initially and ongoing

The cost of registration for a new company is EUR100 (or EUR50 if registered electronically), with an annual return fee of EUR40 (or EUR20 if submitted electronically). Various levels of fees are charged by the Companies Registration Office for other post-incorporation documents, generally ranging from EUR15 to EUR40.

Company formation services can take the pressure off when establishing a business in Ireland, and on provision of the right information, can usually provide a one-stop company formation service, in addition to offering other services (such as tax and VAT registration, or the provision of a registered office address) and ongoing support (including the filing of annual returns).

Generally, the information required for a company formation service to establish your company is as follows:

• The name, planned activities, and company type;
• The registered office of the business;
• The company directors and secretary;
• Shareholders;   and
• Authorised and Issued share capital.

Costs will vary, but the formation of a simple Private Limited Company is likely to cost between around EUR300 and EUR400.

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