Ireland Forms of Incorporation

• There must be at least 7 shareholders. There is no maximum number of shareholders.
• The company must have at least 2 directors and a company secretary.
• The company must have a minimum share capital of IP 30,000. At least one quarter of the share capital must be paid up.
• The company may offer shares to the public.
• The general meeting of the shareholders must be convened at least once a year.
• A report, including an auditor's report, must be submitted to the Registrar of Companies within 60 days of the date of the general meting.
* A Private Limited Liability Company (with the suffix LTD.)

• The maximum number of shareholders - 50. The minimum number of shareholders - 1.
• The company is permitted to engage in all fields of activity.
• The company may not offer shares to the public.
• The company must have at least 2 directors and a company secretary.
• Most companies in Ireland are private companies.
• The cost of setting up a private company - up to EUR 750.

Ireland Partnerships

• The minimum number of partners - 2.
  There is no upper limit on the number of partners.
• There is no need to register with the authorities.
  A signed agreement between the partners is sufficient.
• Usually, all partners are jointly and severally liable for all the liabilities of the partnership.