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Doing Business in Ireland

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

If you are a foreign business considering doing business in Ireland then you will need to consider some key business issues as follows:

  • Ireland’s Government attitude to Foreign Direct Investment
  • The trading structure or business registration your company will take in Ireland whether this is through a place of business, branch registration or  limited company subsidiary
  • The legal environment for doing business in Ireland including company law, employment law & health and safety
  • Irelands taxation framework including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE/payroll taxes, double tax treaties, witholding taxes, Capital gains tax, personal taxes & social insurance law (Location of your business in Ireland could ultimately reduce your overall international corporation tax bill)
  • Availability of business premises &  skilled employees
  • Other issues such as banking, finance & intellectual property framework

We have extensive experience advising foreign companies on the issues they face when locating a business in Ireland.

Contact us to discuss in further detail. O’Mahony Donnelly Contact

DEADLINE NEAR FOR TAX EXEMPT IRISH LIMITED COMPANIES

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

The tax free threshold of 0% corporate tax which applies to Irish Limited Companies that are incorporated and begin trading no later than 31/12/2009 will soon arrive. This deadline is further shortened by the CRO (company registration office) christmas opening times. They can only guarantee new company applications received by 14/12/2009 will be processed before 31/12/2009. To meet the criteria as incorporated and having begun trading during 2009 a tax registration application also has to be submitted. This  can only be done after the company is incorporated. It is therefore vital that these applications are made now, preferably in November, to ensure you meet the above conditions.

Adapting to Recession – Business Advice for SME’s

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

The lastest issue of Business Plus magazine for September 2009 contains a survey on the above subject with advice and contributions from a selection of small to medium business owners, including myself.  The topics covered include advice on cost savings, credit control procedures, how to generate new markets/turnover, bank support and desired government tax incentives for hiring new employees. Below, I link to PDF copies of this article in full where Iam quoted on pages 16 & 18.

Business Plus September 2009:
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 14
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 15
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 16
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 18
“Adapting to Recession: Advice for SMEs” page 19