Opening a Consulting Business in IrelandA presentation brought to youby IrelandCompanyFormation.com

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Why Open a Consulting Business in Ireland?

• Ireland has become a very attractive country for foreign investors during the last years.

• The numerous subsidies issued by the Government and the low corporate tax of only 12.5% are some of the reasons why investors choose to open companies in Ireland, including consulting businesses.

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The Consultancy Sector in Ireland

• The increased number of foreign companies seeking to open branch offices or subsidiaries in Ireland has led to the creation of many business consulting companies.

• The consultancy sector has emerged in the last few years also because of the grants offered by the Government.

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Establishing a Consulting Company in Ireland  >>

• Foreign and Irish citizens can start a consulting business by registering a company or by registering as sole traders.

• Also, depending on the activity they want to provide consultancy in, they can become accredited consultants.

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• The first step to open a consulting business is to register a company with the Companies Registration Office in Ireland.

• The second step will be to obtain the license to work as a consultant.

• The license can be obtained with the Institute of Management Consultants in Ireland.

>> Establishing a Consulting Company in Ireland

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Institute of Management Consultants in Ireland

• The Institute of Management Consultants in Ireland has three levels of expertise individuals can adhere to:

associate member;

a certified management consultant;

a certified management consultant fellow.

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Become a Certified Consultant in Ireland

• In order to become a consultant one must have the necessary qualifications, including a diploma, and to work in Ireland. 

• Certified management consultants benefit from international recognition and the certification can only be obtained on competence, ethics and independence criteria.

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Become a Certified Management Consultant Fellow in Ireland

• In order to become a certified management consultant fellow, an individual must have worked as a consultant for at least five years.

• In order to open a consultancy business in Ireland, one can also hire certified consultants who have the necessary competences.

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Company Formation Services in Ireland

• Our experienced team of Irish company formation agents,  tax advisors and legal consultants can help foreign investors with complete assistance during the company registration phase.

• We also offer other services related to: virtual offices in Ireland, accounting or company liquidation.

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