THE COMPLETE FINANCE & COMPLIANCE GUIDE
Setting Up Your Tech Company in Ireland
From incorporation to exit strategy. Everything tech founders need to know about Ireland’s business landscape. Build your financial foundation right the first time with expert insights.
What’s Included In The Tech Company Setup Guide?
We reveal the essential steps for establishing and scaling your tech business in Ireland’s advantageous business environment. We cover:
- Pre-Launch Planning & Structure Selection
- Legal Incorporation & CRO Registration
- Tax Residency & Revenue Requirements
- Essential Finance Stack Components
- GDPR & Data Protection Requirements
- Corporate Governance Fundamentals
- Funding Sources & Grant Applications
- Scaling Across Borders Compliantly
- Future-Proofing Your Tech Business
- AI Governance & Ethical Compliance Requirements
Submit the form to download your free guide and start building your Irish tech company on solid financial foundations.
Who Is This For?
This guide is for tech founders, CFOs, and operations leaders who are establishing or scaling a tech company in Ireland, or considering the country as their European launchpad.
This in-depth resource has been created by the Around Finance team to help your technology business manage Ireland’s unique business environment. At Around Finance, we work closely with SaaS providers and tech & AI innovators across Ireland. We understand the financial, regulatory, and operational challenges you face.
Whether your tech company is in the early startup phase or you’re an established business expanding into the EU market through Ireland, there’s valuable insight here for you.
Download this free guide and chat to us if you need expert support with your tech company’s financial strategy and compliance requirements.
How This Guide Will Benefit Your Tech Company
Strategic Tax
Advantage
Understand how to properly make use of Ireland’s 12.5% corporate tax rate, R&D credits worth up to 25% of qualifying expenditure, and specialised AI development incentives that can significantly reduce your tech & AI company’s tax burden and improve cash flow.
Compliance
Confidence
Handle Irish and EU regulatory requirements with clarity. Avoid costly pitfalls in VAT, Corporation Tax, and GDPR compliance that often trip up tech companies expanding into Europe, saving you time and potential penalties.
Scalable Financial
Foundations
Build the right financial structures from day one. Learn how to implement proper governance, IP protection, and finance systems that will support your growth and make your tech company attractive to investors and acquirers.
Why Our Clients Love Us
Hear what other Irish business owners are saying about us.
I have been using Around Finance as my online accountant in Ireland since we started a few years ago. I couldn’t be happier with their services. They provide top-notch accounting services that have helped me immensely in managing my finances. Their bookkeeping services are exceptional too. I no longer have to worry about keeping track of my expenses and transactions as their team takes care of it all. They are professional, efficient and always available to answer any questions I have. I highly recommend Around Finance for anyone in need of outstanding accounting services. They definitely deserve a 5-star rating!
Graham Clarke
CEO & Co-Founder | BaseWorx
“I met Richie at the very start of my journey when all I had was an idea! We are now funded and growing quckly and happy to continue working with the team in Around”
Fergal O’Connor
CEO & Founder | BuyMedia
“Exceptional Accountant Service provided by Richie – Highly Recommend! I have enjoyed the pleasure of working with Richie, my accountant for the past four years, and couldn’t recommend him enough. Richie has completely transformed the way I handle my accounts, making everything more efficient and streamlined. Richie goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding results and is always responsive to any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend Richie’s firm for anyone in need of a reliable accounting or bookkeeping service. He has made a significant difference in my business.”
Michael Hatton
Founder | Ooosch
Who Is Richie Lennon?
Richie Lennon is the founder and CEO of Around Finance, with extensive experience supporting tech startups across Ireland. After witnessing firsthand the frustrations that fast-moving tech companies face when expanding internationally, Richie built Around Finance to provide smarter financial solutions.
With over 10 years helping tech & AI founders manage complex financial landscapes and having served as CFO for high-growth companies, Richie brings practical insights that can save your business time, money and headaches when establishing in Ireland.
Around Finance now supports dozens of international tech founders setting up and scaling in Ireland, with particular expertise in SaaS, e-commerce, and creative agencies.
Richard Lennon
Founder & CEO
Yes. Ireland offers a unique combination of 12.5% corporate tax rate, English-speaking environment, common law system, and established tech ecosystem that makes it particularly advantageous for global expansion.
There’s no minimum capital requirement for Irish Limited Companies. The main costs involve incorporation fees, registered office address, and potentially a non-EEA resident director bond if needed.
With the right support, a company can be incorporated within 5-10 working days, with tax registration following shortly after.
No. While having some Irish directors can strengthen your tax residency position, many tech founders run their Irish entities remotely with proper structures in place.
Yes. Irish companies have access to various EU funding programmes, in addition to Ireland-specific grants and support through Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices.