Business structure
& company formation
Discuss your plans and the appropriate registration route, whether you are starting as a sole trader, forming a partnership or incorporating an Irish limited company.
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Company setup & business registration · Ireland
Start with the right structure, the right registrations and a clear plan for what comes next.
RSC helps Irish and international clients establish their business in Ireland, with practical support from the first discussion through incorporation, tax registration and ongoing administration.
Company setup services
Choose the support your business needs. Incorporation, tax registration and ongoing services each have their own requirements—we make the scope clear from the outset.
Discuss your plans and the appropriate registration route, whether you are starting as a sole trader, forming a partnership or incorporating an Irish limited company.
Support with the proposed name and relevant registration process. A business name registration and a company incorporation are different—we help clarify which you need.
Coordinate the relevant tax registrations for your business, including VAT and employer registration where applicable. Requirements depend on your circumstances.
Arrange registered office and company secretarial support where agreed, with clear responsibility for records, correspondence and recurring company obligations.
Put practical record-keeping, bookkeeping and payroll arrangements in place, so the business has a working routine beyond registration day.
Coordinate local setup and administration for overseas owners and international businesses entering Ireland, with the structure and requirements reviewed first.
Start with the business
Your starting point shapes the work. Tell us what you plan to do, who will own and manage the business, and where it will operate.
You don’t need to know every registration or service you require before speaking to us.
Understand the registration options and organise the practical steps for your proposed activity.
Coordinate an Irish presence with your existing ownership, operations and reporting arrangements.
Review the proposed change, the registrations involved and the accounting arrangements needed for the transition.
How it works
We discuss the activity, ownership, directors, residency and intended operations, then identify the setup work to consider.
We set out the services, fees and information required. Identity checks, documents and signatures are completed as needed.
We prepare and coordinate the agreed applications, then help organise the accounting and administration services you have chosen.
Common questions
Requirements depend on the business structure and the people involved. We review your circumstances before confirming the work.
Company formation can generally be coordinated remotely. You will still need to complete the required identity checks, provide documents and arrange signatures. We explain what is needed for your circumstances.
Yes, but residency requirements must be addressed. An Irish company generally needs at least one EEA-resident director unless an applicable exemption is in place, such as a Section 137 bond. We review the requirements as part of the proposed setup.
Typical information includes the proposed name, business activity, registered office, directors, company secretary, shareholders and share structure. Directors must be at least 18. An LTD can have one director, but a sole director cannot also act as the company secretary. We provide a checklist for your proposed company.
Company incorporation and tax registration are separate steps. We can coordinate the relevant tax applications within the agreed scope. VAT registration depends on your activity and circumstances.
Timing depends on the structure, completed documentation, checks and the relevant authorities. We confirm our proposed fees and explain any filing fees or additional services before starting. Tax registration and other setup work may follow different timelines.
Yes. We can agree ongoing bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and reporting services. For businesses needing a wider accounting function, we can also discuss our Outsourced Finance Department.
Let’s start with your plans
Starting a business, expanding into Ireland or considering a company structure? Share what you have in mind.
If you are unsure where to begin, simply tell us about your situation.