# Setting Up a Company In Ireland

To set up a company in Ireland, **<mark>you must first choose a unique company name, select a business structure like a private limited company, and appoint a company secretary and at least one director.</mark>** **<mark>Next, secure a registered office address in Ireland and prepare incorporation documents, including the company's constitution and Form A1, which are submitted to the Companies Registration Office (CRO) via the online system (CORE)</mark>**. After registration, you'll need to register for taxes with Revenue, potentially open a business bank account, and comply with ongoing filing obligations. [Rippling](https://www.rippling.com/blog/setting-up-company-in-ireland)

### **1\. Choose Your Company Structure and Name**

* **Business Structure**:
    
    Decide on the legal structure for your business, with a private company limited by shares (an LTD) being the most common type in Ireland. 
    
* **Company Name**:
    
    Choose a unique company name and verify its availability on the CRO's CORE tool. The name must typically end with "Limited" or "Teoranta". 
    

### **2\. Appoint Directors and a Secretary**

* **Directors**: Appoint at least one director to the company. 
    
* **Company Secretary**: Appoint a separate company secretary to handle statutory and administrative obligations. 
    

### **3\. Establish a Registered Office** 

* **Registered Office**: Secure a registered office address in Ireland, which is required for all official company correspondence.
    

### **4\. Prepare and File Incorporation Documents**

* ### **Constitution**: Draft the company's constitution, outlining its purpose, powers, and governance. 
    
* **Form A1**: Complete the [Form A1](https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&sca_esv=49d605c33f00d0c3&cs=0&q=Form+A1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiP4M6s-qiPAxWn0QIHHTnsED0QxccNegQIQxAB&mstk=AUtExfCTrWoGAGj8B4fXVJ5daPcJXae5gs_4vSc-tlv4GnWiUSG94rxMZeQa4etasS2NRtM6jPWMB_p-HbHND229nyBk8VPd-51k-C7Oi5NBDMZkys8I3KvLlvbgqxvzraELMLc&csui=3), the application for company incorporation. 
    
* **Submission**: Submit the completed Form A1 and other required documents through the CRO's online system (CORE). 
    
* **Fees**: Pay the applicable registration fee. 
    

### **5\. Post-Incorporation Steps**

* **Tax Registration**: Register the company for taxes, such as income tax and [corporation tax](https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&sca_esv=49d605c33f00d0c3&cs=0&q=corporation+tax&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiP4M6s-qiPAxWn0QIHHTnsED0QxccNegQIYRAB&mstk=AUtExfCTrWoGAGj8B4fXVJ5daPcJXae5gs_4vSc-tlv4GnWiUSG94rxMZeQa4etasS2NRtM6jPWMB_p-HbHND229nyBk8VPd-51k-C7Oi5NBDMZkys8I3KvLlvbgqxvzraELMLc&csui=3), with the [Irish Revenue Commissioners](https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&sca_esv=49d605c33f00d0c3&cs=0&q=Irish+Revenue+Commissioners&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiP4M6s-qiPAxWn0QIHHTnsED0QxccNegQIYRAC&mstk=AUtExfCTrWoGAGj8B4fXVJ5daPcJXae5gs_4vSc-tlv4GnWiUSG94rxMZeQa4etasS2NRtM6jPWMB_p-HbHND229nyBk8VPd-51k-C7Oi5NBDMZkys8I3KvLlvbgqxvzraELMLc&csui=3). 
    
* **Business Bank Account**: Open a business bank account in Ireland. 
    
* **Beneficial Owner Registration**: Register the beneficial owners of the company with the [Relevant Business Occupier (RBO)](https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&sca_esv=49d605c33f00d0c3&cs=0&q=Relevant+Business+Occupier+%28RBO%29&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiP4M6s-qiPAxWn0QIHHTnsED0QxccNegQIXBAB&mstk=AUtExfCTrWoGAGj8B4fXVJ5daPcJXae5gs_4vSc-tlv4GnWiUSG94rxMZeQa4etasS2NRtM6jPWMB_p-HbHND229nyBk8VPd-51k-C7Oi5NBDMZkys8I3KvLlvbgqxvzraELMLc&csui=3). 
    
* **Annual Returns**: File annual returns and accounts with the CRO to maintain compliance. 
    

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