33 articles found in Ireland

Where you hold and license your technology company's intellectual property (IP) determines your tax exposure, your funding options, and your exit strategy. Ireland and Luxembourg are the two heavyweight European...

Guide to Director Fiduciary Duties in Irish Subsidiaries Foreign executives appointed to the boards of Irish subsidiaries often assume their responsibilities are identical to those in their home jurisdictions. This...

Forum choice determines costs: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is a "no-costs" forum where each side pays their own legal fees. The High Court operates on a high-risk "loser pays"...

Moving proprietary software, patents, or trademarks to an Irish holding company offers significant commercial and tax advantages. However, protecting your assets and staying compliant requires absolute precision. Written agreements are...

If you are a foreign visitor injured in Ireland, whether from a slip-and-fall in a Dublin hotel or a rental car collision on the Ring of Kerry, you have the...

Tax-free share exits: Section 626B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 allows qualifying corporate sellers to completely eliminate the 33% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on share disposals. FDI screening timeline...

Winding Up a Foreign Estate in Ireland: Wills vs. Intestacy If you are managing an estate with assets in Ireland from abroad, you face a unique set of legal and...

Defending Cross-Border Data Privacy Claims in Ireland Ireland is the primary battleground for European data privacy disputes. Because major technology and digital media multinationals host their European headquarters in Dublin,...

Dual-Market Access: Ireland is a key bridge between the EU single market and the UK, which means exporters must manage both EU and UK regulations. Postponed VAT Accounting: Exporters can...

Multinationals can use Irish examinership for up to 100 days of court protection from creditors to restructure operations. To qualify, the company's Center of Main Interests (COMI) must be located...

Substance is mandatory: Establishing an intellectual property (IP) holding company in Ireland requires more than a registered address. You must demonstrate genuine economic substance and local decision-making to benefit from...

To file for divorce in Ireland, couples must live apart for at least two out of the preceding three years. Jurisdiction in Ireland requires at least one spouse to be...

Establishing an Irish Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) takes two to four weeks. Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) is the lead supervisory authority for many global tech firms, providing...

EU Sanctions Compliance Guide for Foreign Multinationals in Ireland Irish subsidiaries of foreign multinationals are strictly bound by EU sanctions regulations and Irish export control laws, regardless of their parent...

Expanding to Ireland: 2026 Corporate Structuring Guide for Multinational Firms Ireland remains a premier gateway to the European Union for multinational corporations looking to establish a robust European headquarters. Structuring...

EU Data Transfer Compliance vs Local Hosting in Ireland Key Takeaways Technology companies in Ireland face strict oversight on how and where they process user data. Managing this requires clear...

Ireland's implementation of the EU Representative Actions Directive has created a new landscape for collective redress, exposing multinational tech firms to large-scale consumer litigation. Tech companies must prepare for parallel...

Understanding Tenant Rights and Lease Contracts in Ireland Key Takeaways The Irish housing market provides strong legal protections for tenants. You must actively enforce them through official channels. Understanding your...

Statutory shield: Examinership provides a court-mandated protection period of up to 100 days (extendable to 150 days) where creditors cannot enforce claims against an Irish company. Debtor-in-possession: Unlike UK Administration,...

Registering a European Tech Subsidiary in Ireland: 2026 Legal Guide The Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) is the most common corporate structure for international tech companies entering Ireland. You...