Open a company in Ireland — Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about company formation in Ireland. Fees, timeline, VAT rates, required documents, and invoicing compliance.

Key Facts

Capital city: Dublin
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Standard VAT: 23%
Reduced VAT: 13.5%
Min. share capital: €1 (LTD)
Formation time: 5–10 days
Formation fee: €50–300

Available Company Types

LTD
DAC
Sole Trader

E-Invoicing Format

PEPPOL (mandatory for B2G)

Required Invoice Fields in Ireland

These fields are mandatory on every compliant invoice.

CRO number

Buyer VAT ID

Seller VAT ID

Invoice date

Invoice number

Line items

Source: Ireland tax authority

VAT Reverse-Charge for Ireland

When selling B2B cross-border from or to Ireland, the reverse-charge mechanism applies. Atlas-EU detects this automatically.

Threshold: B2B cross-border within EU.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum share capital for a company in Ireland?

The minimum share capital in Ireland is €1 (LTD).

How long does it take to register a company in Ireland?

Company formation in Ireland typically takes 5–10 days.

What is the VAT rate in Ireland?

The standard VAT rate in Ireland is 23%. The reduced rate is 13.5%.

Not covered in this guide: Actual company registration filing (we provide guidance, not filing services); bank account/EMI integration; tax return filing; payroll/HR.