Setting up a Holding Company Setting up a holding company in Ireland is a common way to establish operations in Ireland. A holding company functions as a business entity primarily dedicated to owning and controlling other companies, known as subsidiaries. Instead of engaging directly in operations or producing goods and services, the main role of… Read More »
Category: Legislation
Moving from Sole Trader to Limited Company
Moving from Sole Trader to Limited Company Moving from Sole Trader to limited company takes some planning. We are contacted by many Sole Traders and Partnerships who are considering the move to limited company, and want to ensure it is done in the right way. Your main consideration for moving to a limited liability company… Read More »
What company types are there in Ireland?
There are a number of company types in Ireland. Essentially the most important four company types are as follows. Private limited company by shares (LTD) A Private Limited company by shares (LTD) is the most common company type incorporated in Ireland for private business. This company type requires a Director and one other person or… Read More »
What is a Single Member Company formation in Ireland?
What is a Single Member Company formation in Ireland? What is a single member company formation in Ireland? A single member company incorporation is where a company has only one shareholder owning 100% of the shares of the company. To form a single member company limited by shares, one director is required and a separate… Read More »
Your responsibilities as a company director.
Your responsibilities as a company director. If you are a company director, or if you are about to become a company director, and are in the process of setting up a company in Ireland, its important to know your responsibilities as a company director. Your responsibilities as a company director. are wide and diverse. Their… Read More »
Moving Sole Trader to Limited Company
Moving sole trader to limited company can seem like a daunting task, but with the correct guidance, it can prove very beneficial. Planning for moving should be in conjunction with an Accountant with a Tax skillset. Limited Liability. Limited Liability is one of the most important provisions made within the 2014 Companies Act. It is… Read More »
Single Director Company
Single Director Company Directors of Limited Companies incorporated before 01st June 2015 need to consider their Company Designation and Converting Requirements under the Companies Act 2014 which was commenced into law on 01 June 2015. It is now possible to convert your company to a single director company If private limited companies do not act… Read More »
Company Designation and Converting Requirements under the Companies Act 2014
Company Designation and Converting Requirements under the Companies Act 2014 The new companies act 2014 came into law on 01st June 2014. There were many reasons why the companies act was consolidated, but one of the main reasons was to help make Ireland one of the easiest places to do business in the world. Directors… Read More »
Register a company in Ireland
What to consider when you register a company in Ireland. There are many considerations when starting a company in Ireland. Many of the considerations will change with new companies act legislation coming into law in June. For now, we will concentrate on the considerations for Directors when making a company registration in Ireland. This article… Read More »
New Companies Legislation
New Companies Legislation The new companies legislation is due to come into law in June 2015. This long awaited piece of legislation is one of the biggest amendments in the history of the state and will concern anyone with a Company in Ireland, and anyone thinking of forming a company in Ireland. The Governments goal… Read More »