Launch Your Ireland
Holding Company
An Irish holdco built on substance - not a mailbox.
The 12.5% rate gets the headlines. Orbit builds the part that actually holds up: a genuine Irish entity with directors, substance and audit-ready books - plus the Canadian T1134 reporting and exempt-surplus tracking your accountant back home usually doesn't touch.
Key Jurisdiction
Considerations
Setting up a corporate entity in Singapore comes with standard regulatory compliance items. Orbit ensures complete legal alignment with ACRA guidelines from day one.
100% Fully Managed Support
From resident nominee directors to local corporate secretary requirements, we cover every compliance checkpoint seamlessly.
Trading-income tax rate
Among the lowest in the EU, paired with a Knowledge Development Box, an R&D credit and capital allowances for acquired intellectual property.
DTAAs, incl. Canada
A wide treaty network plus the EU Parent-Subsidiary and Interest and Royalties Directives reduce withholding on flows from European subsidiaries.
EEA-resident director
At least one European Economic Area resident director is required, or a Section 137 non-resident directors bond. Modern Ireland expects genuine substance.
CGT on qualifying disposals
The participation exemption removes capital gains tax on qualifying shareholdings (at least 5%, held at least 12 months, in an EU or treaty-resident subsidiary).
Quick Facts
| Feature | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | EU and global holding company, tech and IP structures, MNE regional HQ | EU credibility + tax efficiency |
| Setup speed | ~5–10 business days | Fairly fast |
| Minimum share capital | None (default €100) | Low entry cost |
| Local director needed | Yes – at least one EEA-resident director (or Section 137 bond) | Key compliance requirement |
| Company secretary | Yes | Mandatory statutory role |
EU and global holding company, tech and IP structures, MNE regional HQ
EU credibility + tax efficiency
~5–10 business days
Fairly fast
None (default €100)
Low entry cost
Yes – at least one EEA-resident director (or Section 137 bond)
Key compliance requirement
Yes
Mandatory statutory role
What’s Included & Pricing
Complete transparency. Review what is covered under our standard package and how our tailored corporate pricing is structured.
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation
- Registered Office
- Annual Compliance
- Accounting & Recordkeeping
- Economic Substance & Annual Return Filing
Tailored Transparent Pricing
We tailor pricing based on your business profile, structure, and scope of services. Costs are discussed and confirmed after a quick review of your requirements - ensuring you only pay for what you actually need.
Why Ireland Works for Holding Companies
12.5% corporate tax rate on trading income
among the lowest in the EU.
Participation exemption on capital gains
Participation exemption on capital gains from qualifying shareholdings.
No WHT on dividends to
No WHT on dividends to EU/treaty-resident companies (subject to conditions).
Access to EU Directives (Parent-Subsidiary
Access to EU Directives (Parent-Subsidiary, Interest & Royalties).
Strong reputation with investors, regulators
Strong reputation with investors, regulators, and financial institutions.
Ready to scale?
Tax Regime For Holding Companies
Corporate income tax
12.5% on trading income; 25% on passive income.
Participation exemption
Capital gains from disposal of qualifying shareholdings (≥5%, held ≥12 months, EU/treaty-resident subsidiary) are tax-exempt.
Dividends
20% WHT applies by default, but most outbound payments qualify for full exemption under EU/treaty rules.
Capital gains tax
33% standard, but participation exemption removes CGT on qualifying disposals.
Tax residency certificate
Readily available if management and control are exercised in Ireland.
Treaty network
70+ DTAs including US, UK, India, China, and major EU markets.
Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate corporate tax at Ireland's 12.5% trading-income rate.
12.5% applies to trading income; passive income is taxed at 25%. Qualifying share disposals are exempt under the participation exemption.
What You Get With Orbit
A fully managed, end-to-end statutory solution for international corporate holdings.
Pre-incorporation planning
Structure design, residency strategy, treaty mapping.
Company setup
Name reservation, registration with CRO, Section 137 bond or resident director arrangement.
Company secretary & registered office
Statutory compliance and documentation.
Substance & governance
Resident directors, local board meetings, and recordkeeping.
Banking & operations
Assistance with opening multi-currency bank or fintech accounts and integrating essential finance tools.
Accounting & tax
Bookkeeping, financial statements, CT1 filings, VAT registration and returns.
Audit coordination
For entities above micro thresholds, managed via licensed partners.
Residency & treaty support
Assistance with TRCs for cross-border tax relief.
How The ProcessWorks
A highly structured compliance timeline tracking setup steps from day zero kickoff to annual filings.
Kickoff & KYC (Day 0)
Collect IDs, structure chart, and objectives.
Incorporation (5–10 days)
File constitution and register with CRO.
Setup
Appoint secretary, director(s), and register office address.
Tax & VAT registration
Secure CT reference, register for VAT if needed.
Go-live
Banking setup and governance calendar activation.
Annual maintenance
Return filings, audit, and corporate tax compliance.
What we need from you
Shareholder/director KYC (passport and proof of address).
Ownership chart and intended use of the company.
EEA director availability or request for Section 137 bond.
Expected activity type (holding, IP, group HQ, etc.).
Who this is ideal for
Multinational groups seeking EU presence with strong treaty access.
Who this is ideal for
EU and global holding company
Tech and IP structures
MNE regional HQ
Ready to unlock Ireland’s tax and credibility advantages?
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Consultant
Global Entity Management Pricing
One accountable provider for incorporation, substance, bookkeeping, tax, and annual filings, across nine core jurisdictions. Select a jurisdiction to see what is involved.
EU-Friendly Holding Layer
Ireland Holding Company
Global Entity Management Service
Pricing
Custom Pricing
Setup fee plus annual management fee per entity. Multi-entity discounts available.
An EU-credible holding layer with a low trading-income rate, participation exemption, and access to EU directives.
Jurisdiction Quick Facts
Why Ireland Works
- 12.5% corporate tax on trading income, among the lowest in the EU
- Participation exemption on qualifying capital gains
- Access to EU Parent-Subsidiary and Interest & Royalties Directives
- Strong reputation with investors, regulators, and banks
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation via licensed registered agent
- Registered agent and registered office
- Annual government compliance
- Economic substance and annual return filing
- Accounting and recordkeeping