🇮🇪 Business Structures in Ireland
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Ireland. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Private Company Limited by Shares (Ltd)
Cuideachta Phríobháideach Faoi Theorainn Scaireanna
Min. 1 shareholder
€1 (no statutory minimum)
3–5 business days
Tech startups and scale-upsForeign-owned subsidiariesSmall and medium enterprises
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Designated Activity Company (DAC)
Cuideachta Ghníomhaíochta Ainmnithe
Min. 1 shareholder
€1 (no statutory minimum)
5–10 business days
Regulated financial services entities (banks, insurers, fund administrators)Joint ventures where activity scope must be contractually limitedSpecial purpose vehicles (SPVs) for securitisation or project finance
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