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Ireland offers incentives for foreign investment, making it a popular choice for branches. A foreign company must establish a branch in Ireland under the EU (Branch Disclosures) Regulations 1993, which oversee this process. A new act speeding up company registration with the Companies Registration Office has made Irish branch formation relatively quick. 

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Ireland branch registration requirements

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Secure a registered office address in the Republic of Ireland for legal compliance and correspondence.

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Authenticated copies of parent company’s Charter, Articles, and Certificate of Incorporation are required.

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Appointment of an Irish resident for compliance with the EU Branches (Disclosures) Act

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Submission of documents to the Companies Registration Office within one month of setting up

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Submit annual accounts and audited parent company reports to the Companies Registration Office

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Complete and sign Form F12 (EU companies) or Form F13 (non-EU companies) as required for registration.

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Appoint a legal representative to act on behalf of the company in the Republic of Ireland.

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Copies of the latest accounting documents (as required by Regulation 4(2)(i) or 7(2)(j))

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The branch must prepare annual accounts per Belgium’s minimum chart but does not need to file them with the National Bank. The parent company must file its Annual Financial Statements with the National Bank.

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Attach Form F7 along with all submitted financial documents for proper filing and compliance.

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360 degree support for your incorporation requirements

  • Company Formation
  • Open a Subsidiary
  • Open a Branch
  • Accounting
  • Immigration & Visa Advice
  • Banking Service
  • Serviced Offices
  • Recruitment Service
  • Business Planning
  • Merchant Service
  • Business Reports
  • Virtual Offices
  • Trademark Registration
  • Reputation Management
  • Domain Registration

FAQs

To register a branch in Ireland, you’ll need to:

  • Secure a registered office address in the Republic of Ireland
  • Complete Form F12 (for EU companies) or F13 (for non-EU companies)
  • Provide authenticated copies of the parent company’s Charter, Articles of Association, and Certificate of Incorporation
  • Appoint a legal representative and an Irish resident representative for regulatory compliance
  • Submit the latest accounting documents
  • File all paperwork with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) within one month of setup
  • Ensure all documents are notarised and translated into English

Once registered, the branch must:

  • Notify the Irish Tax Authorities for VAT registration
  • Submit annual tax returns
  • File annual accounts and audited parent company reports with the CRO
  • Include Form F7 when submitting financial statements for proper compliance

Thanks to recent improvements in the company registration process, setting up a branch in Ireland is now relatively fast. With the proper documentation, most registrations can be completed efficiently, especially with professional assistance.

Yes. You are required to:

  • Appoint a legal representative to act on behalf of your company
  • Designate an Irish resident to satisfy the obligations of the EU (Branch Disclosures) Act

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  • EU companies must submit Form F12
  • Non-EU companies must submit Form F13

While the process is similar, the form used depends on your company’s home jurisdiction.

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