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.
Dimension Profile
Nationwide fuel protests and government no-confidence vote
Large-scale fuel price protests have paralyzed major cities since late 2025. A no-confidence motion is pending in the Dail. Founders should monitor for tax policy changes under a potential new government.
Cost-of-living crisis driving civil unrest
Housing costs in Dublin remain among the highest in Europe. Energy prices have driven inflation above the EU average. Combined with political instability, this creates an uncertain operating environment.
Concerns over protest policing practices
Reports of heavy-handed policing of protests have drawn criticism from civil liberties organizations. While the rule of law remains broadly intact, the situation bears monitoring.
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