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Ireland

Name: Ireland Startup Jurisdiction Scores
Creator: NomadSignal

#2 of 23Remittance-Based40%

Europe · Dublin · EUR

Europe's most founder-friendly English-speaking EU jurisdiction. 12.5% corporate tax, SEIS/EIS investor incentives, and Dublin as the European HQ for every major US tech company.

Overall Score

Tax83

Funding100

Visa80

Residency75

Tax Res.60

Practical100

Remote39

Family90

Ecosystem100

Dublin

Dimension Profile

Tax Warning

Remittance-Based40%

Tax residency is triggered at 183 days of presence per year.
Ireland taxes worldwide income - all global earnings are taxable once you are a resident. Top personal income tax rate: 40%.
Exit tax applies when leaving: 33% exit tax on unrealized gains of certain assets (shares in companies, life policies) when ceasing Irish tax residency.
Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules are in effect. Foreign company ownership may trigger local tax obligations even on undistributed profits.
Self-employed social security contributions: 4%.
Ireland participates in the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). Financial accounts are automatically reported to your home country tax authority.
Foreign asset reporting is required. Residents must declare foreign bank accounts and assets to local tax authorities.

Not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional before establishing residency.

Dimension Breakdown

Corporate Tax Rate: 12.5%
Capital Gains Rate: 33%
Territorial System: No
IP Box Regime: Yes
IP Box Rate: 6.3%
Tax Treaties: 76
VAT Rate: 23%
Dividend Withholding: 25%
Holding Company Viable: Yes
Notes: Ireland is the EU holding location of choice for US tech companies. The 12.5% rate is treaty-protected. KDB (Knowledge Development Box) at 6.25% for qualifying IP income.

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