Ireland

 

Ireland is ranked as one of the wealthiest countries in the world ranked by OECD. Ireland is a member of EU, WTO and OECD. The corporate tax rate is 12.50% and best ranked country in western europe for investment friendly country. Ireland is home to top software and internet companies and large number of pharma multinational corporations. Ireland and the UK have different visa requirements and not a part of schengen acquis.

Residence program

Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) with €50,000 in funding.

Citizenship program

No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation after 5 years of legal residence.

Investment name

Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)

Minimum investment

€50,000 in funding

Qualifying investments

Innovative, internationally traded business idea with at least €50,000 in funding.

Visa type

D visa / Long term residence permit (2 years+3 years)

Residency requirements

Contact us for current rules.

Processing time

6 weeks to 6 months

Permanent residency

After 5 years of legally living

Ireland citizenship

After 5 years of residence

Dual nationality

Allowed

Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.