Starting a business in Ireland: guides
Everything you need to know before you register — written for founders, not lawyers.
How to register a limited company in Ireland
Step-by-step guide to registering a private limited company (LTD) in Ireland with the CRO in 2026 — documents, directors, fees, timelines and what happens next.
Read guide →Sole trader vs limited company: which suits you?
Compare being a sole trader with setting up a limited company in Ireland: tax, liability, admin, costs and the turnover point where incorporating usually makes sense.
Read guide →How to register as a sole trader in Ireland
How to register as self-employed / a sole trader with Revenue in Ireland — eRegistration, business names, VAT thresholds, preliminary tax and your first Form 11.
Read guide →What does company formation cost in Ireland?
Real 2026 costs of setting up an Irish limited company: CRO fees, formation agent packages, secretary and registered office services, and the yearly running costs.
Read guide →How to register a business name in Ireland
When you need to register a business name with the CRO in Ireland, which RBN form to use, the cost, and how a business name differs from a company name.
Read guide →Director and secretary requirements for Irish companies
Who can be a director of an Irish company, the EEA-resident director rule, the €25,000 non-resident bond, Section 140 certificates, and the company secretary role.
Read guide →Your after-incorporation checklist
Everything a new Irish company must do after incorporation: RBO filing, corporation tax and VAT registration, bank account, employer registration, payments and the first annual return.
Read guide →Moving from sole trader to a limited company
How to convert your Irish sole trader business into a limited company: when it's worth it, the steps, transferring assets and contracts, and tax traps to avoid.
Read guide →Ready to set up your business?
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