Irish Company Formation Costs Greatly Reduced as a Result Of Recent Legislation

On the 12th July 2009, a new piece of legislation has been passed in Ireland which changes the requirement of at least one of the Directors of an Irish Limited Company to be Irish Resident.

Now if at least one of the Directors is an EEA Resident, the Non-Resident Directors Bond is no longer required.

This means that EEA citizens can set up a company in Ireland without paying for the Bond which saves them EUR1693.00 every two years. The EEA is made up of the whole of the EU; plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

This makes Ireland even more attractive for overseas investors and entrepreneurs alike. It greatly reduces the set-up costs for incorporation, and compliments the great tax advantages of Irish Companies in International Tax planning.

Despite being in recession, Ireland still continues to punch above its weight with regard to attracting foreign investment due to low corporate tax and a liberal approach to trade. As the most Western country in Europe, Ireland is a fully independent jurisdiction, a committed European Union member and is presently the only English speaking jurisdiction in the Eurozone monetary system.

The advantages of incorporating in Ireland can be summarised as follows:

	Ireland has an excellent international corporate image. Excellent Holding Company Regime
	Low corporate taxes with a universal rate of 12.5% on trading profits
	Extensive network of Double Taxation Treaties. Agency Agreements can be used also.
	Committed European Union and Eurozone Member.
	English speaking jurisdiction.
	Europe's premier corporate domicile for multinational inward investment.
	Excellent telecommunications infrastructure.
	Low capitalisation costs when compared with most EU jurisdictions.
	Ideal for international Joint Ventures where participants wish to incorporate in a neutral state.

It is advantages such as the above which has convinced numerous multinationals, such as James Hardie to relocate their corporate domicile to Ireland.

To set up a company in Ireland, contact Heather Landau or any of her colleagues at
openAeuropeancompany.com on +44 (0) 208 421 7470 for further details.