DAC

Register your DAC in Ireland

Designated Activity Company. Register online in 3–5 days with the CRO fee included — fixed prices, no agency markups.

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€ 199
From
3–5 days
Setup time
Included
Govt fee included

Choose Your Package

Packages for a DAC in Ireland — fixed prices, no agency markups.

Basic
Everything you need to register a DAC.
199
One-time payment
  • Company name check
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Registered address (1 year)
  • Digital company documents
  • CRO filing
Most popular
Standard
Formation plus essential compliance.
299
One-time payment
  • Everything in Basic
  • Articles / governing documents
  • Shareholder certificate
  • Compliance checklist
  • Priority support
Premium
All-inclusive setup for a DAC.
449
One-time payment
  • Everything in Standard
  • VAT registration (if required)
  • Bank introduction
  • Non-resident onboarding & KYC
  • Company secretarial service (1 year)
  • Express processing

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What's Included in All Packages

Name availability check Certificate of incorporation CRO filing Digital company documents Lifetime support Compliance reminders

Requirements for a DAC in Ireland

What you need to register and stay valid — we guide you through each one.

Directors & owners

At least 1 director & 1 shareholder (can be the same person)

Director residency

No residency rule — directors can live anywhere

Minimum capital

€1 (€100 typical)

Registered office

A registered office address in Ireland — we can provide one

Company secretary

Required — a qualified local company secretary

Verification & documents

ID & proof of address for each director and shareholder

Taxation in Ireland

The headline taxes a DAC pays — our accountants handle every filing.

Corporate tax
12.5%
25% on non-trading
VAT
23%
Capital gains
33%
Dividend tax
25%
Non-resident withholding
20%
Tax treaties
74 countries

Indicative headline rates — your effective rate depends on your profit, structure and reliefs. See accounting & tax

Documents you'll need

  • Passport or government photo ID for each director & shareholder
  • Proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement)
  • Your proposed company name — we check availability with CRO
  • Directors, shareholders & the shareholding split

Key things to know

Why founders choose it

12.5% trading tax with EU access

Watch out for

A non-EEA-only board may need a bond

Often-forgotten costs

Payroll taxes (PRSI / USC)

Confirm before you start

An EEA-resident director or the bond

Ongoing obligations after you register

Every Ireland company must keep up with these — we can handle them all for you.

  • Annual Return (B1)
  • Financial Statements
  • Beneficial Ownership (RBO)
  • Company Secretary
  • Statutory Registers

About incorporating in Ireland

Designated Activity Company. Register online in 3–5 days with the CRO fee included — fixed prices, no agency markups.

Setup from€ 199

Ireland

How It Works

1

Choose Package

Pick the package that fits.

2

Submit Details

Provide company & director details.

3

We Process

We register with the Free Zone Authority.

4

Receive Documents

Get digital documents by email.

5

You're Ready

Start operating your business.

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Questions

DAC · Ireland FAQ

Most Ireland companies are ready in 3–5 days. We file with CRO and keep you updated at every step.

Yes — switch to Non-residents above. We handle the non-resident requirements and can arrange an address, bank introduction and tax registration remotely.

Yes, where applicable. Fixed prices, no agency markups.

Usually just proof of identity and address for each director and shareholder. We tell you exactly what’s needed for a DAC.

Yes — upgrade or add services anytime from your dashboard.

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