Who We Help / EU Businesses
Your Irish entity. Managed correctly.
European businesses choose Ireland for its 12.5% corporation tax rate, English-language environment, and EU single market access. Finlay Mulligan handles the formation, compliance, and ongoing accounting — so you can operate in Ireland without friction.
Why businesses choose Ireland
12.5% Corporation Tax
Ireland's headline corporation tax rate is one of the lowest in the EU — a key reason global companies establish Irish entities.
English-speaking common law jurisdiction
Ireland operates a common law legal system with English as the business language — familiar and accessible for most international businesses.
EU single market access
An Irish company provides full access to the EU single market — goods, services, capital, and people — with EU regulatory standing.
Strong talent base
Dublin and other Irish cities have significant pools of finance, technology, and professional services talent.
Double taxation treaties
Ireland has an extensive network of double tax treaties with over 70 countries — reducing withholding tax on dividends, royalties, and interest.
Services for EU businesses
Irish Company Formation
CRO registration, share structure, and constitution — including non-EEA director bond arrangements.
Learn moreVAT Registration & Returns
Irish VAT registration, bi-monthly VAT3 returns, and OSS registration for digital services.
Learn moreAnnual Accounts & CRO
Statutory financial statements, B1 annual return, and CT1 corporation tax return.
Learn moreTax Planning
Holding structure advice, transfer pricing, and withholding tax planning for cross-border operations.
Learn moreEU Business FAQs
Does our Irish company need a local director?
Irish companies require at least one EEA-resident director. If no director is EEA-resident, the company can post a Section 137 bond (EUR 25,000) as an alternative. We advise on both options.
How long does it take to set up an Irish company?
Standard CRO registration takes 3-5 business days. Expedited registration (EUR 50 CRO fee) takes approximately 24 hours. Revenue registrations follow within 5-10 working days.
Can you act as registered office for our Irish company?
Yes. We provide a registered office address at our Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin office — a requirement for all Irish-registered companies.
Do you have experience with cross-border VAT and OSS?
Yes. We handle Irish VAT registration, bi-monthly VAT3 returns, One Stop Shop (OSS) registration for EU digital services, and reverse charge VAT on B2B EU transactions.
Can you prepare financial statements in IFRS?
Yes. We prepare Irish statutory accounts under Irish GAAP (FRS 102) or IFRS as required. We can also produce management reporting in parallel to group reporting requirements.
Set up your Irish entity
Tell us about your business and what you need in Ireland. We respond in English within 4 business hours.