Shareholders

The shareholders or members are the actual owners of the company. In a Private company the minimum number of shareholders is one, the maximum number of shareholders is ninety nine. Corporate shareholders are allowed and shares may be held jointly by two or more people. The shares give the holders various rights, such as the right to vote at general meetings, the right to receive dividends. Shareholders have the power to remove company directors.

Incorporating a Single Member Company means one person holds all the shares in a company. This can be an individual or corporate body holding the entire share capital.

Timescale Cost
3 to 5 days € 320

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Ireland Key points

  • Only 3 to 5 days to incorporate.
  • Directors can be of any EU nationality.
  • Only 1 shareholder required.
  • 100% overseas shareholders allowed.
  • Equal treatment for domestic and foreign shareholders.
  • No obligation requiring Irish participation in the management of your company.
  • Share Capital requirement is only €100.
  • Exemption for 3 years from Corporation Tax if your taxable profits are less than €320,000.
  • Low Corporation Tax of 12.5%.
  • We are members of the Irish Companies Registration Office electronic filing scheme.
  • We provide you with full expert assistance throughout every step of the company formation process.
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