Why Ireland?

Ireland consistently ranks as one of the best locations in the world for foreign direct investment. Whether you are expanding internationally for the first time or scaling up an existing site, Ireland provides a supportive ecosystem to help you succeed.

1. Talent

• Internationally diverse talent with direct access to EU labour market.
• Local expertise and specialist skills available across the Investment Management value chain.
• Many senior corporate roles are based in Ireland with Global/EMEA responsibility and decision making power.

2. Europe

• Committed member of the EU.
• English-speaking member of the Eurozone with full-access to the Single Market and EU regulatory passporting.

3. Business Environment

• We are pro-business, politically stable, economically resilient, socially diverse, innovative and an ambitious home to leading global brand names.
• Ireland is the 2nd most competitive global economy (IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2023).

– Competitive corporate tax regime (12.5/15%)

– 30% R&D tax credit

– Competitive grant supports from IDA Ireland

– Fast and flexible employment permit regime

• Common law jurisdiction with a supportive ecosystem of specialist service providers.
• World-leading third-level institutions and applied research centres to partner with for research.

4. Regulation

• Strong Regulator committed to delivering quality financial authorisation and supervision.

5. ‘Ireland for Finance Strategy’

• The continued success of the International Financial Services sector is a priority for the Government of Ireland under the Ireland for Finance Strategy. This brings industry, academia and key stakeholders together under a dedicated framework to grow Ireland as a top tier location for specialist Financial Services.
• Over 430 financial services companies operate in Ireland, including 22 of the world's top 25 financial services companies, 21 of top the 25 banks, 8 of the top 10 global insurers.

6. IDA Ireland

Supporting your investment and connecting you with our partners.

• IDA Ireland Service Directory. Your guide for dedicated professional services in Ireland.
• People. Your partner on your investment journey.
• Here to Help You. Visits, meetings, information and advice to help make your investment decision easy.
• Innovation. All the resources you need to invent a new future for your business from Ireland.
• Funding Programmes & Incentives. Supporting your investment in Ireland
• Properties. A range of property solutions to fit your business need.

Learn more about why Ireland is an extraordinary destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and how we can be the perfect fit for your business: idaireland.com/brochure.pdf