Ireland: Low Tax EU Hub for US Business
An introduction to Ireland
Home of the Celtic Tiger, Ireland is a jurisdiction of choice for North American investment into Europe. Possessed of a well-educated workforce and a booming tech economy, Ireland’s human capital and attractive corporate tax regime have attracted many businesses to its shores.
As an EU member state, Ireland is an excellent base for non-EU companies and investors seeking to structure their European trading activities.
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Irish company: features and benefits
Low corporate tax: With a corporate tax rate of 12.5%, Ireland is among among the lowest-tax EU jurisdictions and compares favourably with jurisdictions around the global
Low bureaucracy: Ireland is known for a relative lack of bureaucracy and the speed of set ups. Irish companies can be set up in a matter of days.
SPV regime: Ireland is a major centre for securitisation. Under Section 110 of the 1997 Taxes and Consolidation Act, qualifying companies can be rendered tax neutral through tax deductions on expenses incurred through the course of their business, rendering Ireland a very attractive location for securitisation transactions.
Highly-educated workforce: A very highly educated workforce provides many local hiring and resourcing opportunities.
Common law: Ireland is a common law jurisdiction.
