Having chosen Ireland incorporation as the optimum solution to meet your business objectives, it is useful to take note of the following information on the laws and licences related to Ireland incorporation.

Any non-European Economic Area (EEA) national who intends to proceed with Ireland incorporation and conduct business in Ireland must obtain business permission from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

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Permission to conduct business in Ireland following Ireland incorporation is contingent on i) Ireland incorporation must result in the transfer of assets and capital into Ireland ii) the Ireland incorporation must create employment for at least two EEA nationals iii) the Ireland incorporation must add to the commercial activity and competitiveness of Ireland iv) the Ireland incorporation must result in the substitution with Irish goods for goods that would otherwise be imported and v) the Ireland incorporation must provide the applicant with enough income to support the applicant.

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Investors planning Ireland incorporation do not have to meet the minimum capital investment levels if i) They have been legally resident in Ireland for at least five years ii) the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is satisfied that the application is justified within the terms of the relevant EEA resolution iii) The applicant is a writer or artist, in which case separate permission is required from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

An investor who proceeds with Ireland incorporation can live in Ireland for the term of validity of the business permission.