Company Formation in Ireland

BridgeWest provides company formation in Ireland. Our assistance includes:

> drafting the Articles of Association (necessary for the company incorporation in Ireland); The Articles of Association can be signed through Power of Attorney, therefore the physical presence of the shareholders and directors is not required.

> drafting all other documents required for the incorporation; These documents are: Specimen Signatures, Affidavits, Special Forms provided by the Irish Trade Register.

> arranging Public Notary procedures (if the foreign shareholders visit the country) and/or certified translations (if the shareholders will provide the required documents via mail).

> setting up a bank account for your Irish company. This refers both to an initial share capital account as well as a current bank account after the company is formed.

> recommending a Irish accountant; Accountancy services are recommended for any new business registration in Ireland.

BridgeWest can provide assistance for the formation of the following types of companies:

> Irish Private company limited by shares
This company can be established by one shareholder, Irish or foreign. The number of members may be maximum 50. The shareholders liability is limited to the extent of the capital invested, their personal assets being protected. The shares of a private limited company cannot be offered or marketed to the general public. The director must be a resident of the EEA. If not certain requirements and regulations are applied.

The Irish Law imposes for any Irish company to have a  company secretary responsible for ensuring statutory obligation are met.

> Irish Public company limited by shares
This type of company has to be established by at least seven members, Irish or foreign and has to provide a minimum capital of 38.092 EUR and 25% of it must be paid up. The shareholders are liable to the company's debts and obligations to the extent of their contribution to the company's capital. Unlike in the private limited company, the shares of a public limited company can be offered to the public.

> Irish Branch, Subsidiary or Representative Office-Any foreign company is able to set up branch entities in Ireland. These can be set up as separate entities from the parent company in Ireland companies having the foreign company as shareholder) or extensions of the parent-company in Ireland. An Irish branch needs to appoint a resident of Ireland who will accept legal service and also ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.

BridgeWest is also able to offer ready-made Irish companies and VAT registration.

Please contact us for more information and prices.