INVESTING IN IRELAND
Why Live in Ireland?
International Recognition
Ireland has been listed as the fourth-best country in the world in which to live, according to the annual Human Development Report, behind only Norway, Switzerland, and Australia.
Education
Ireland is home to an excellent education system. World-renowned universities include Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and University College Cork.
Safety
Another reason why living in Ireland is that it has been ranked in the top 15 safest countries in the world by the Global Peace Index since 2008.
Diversity
Ireland has become an increasingly diverse country. Over half a million non-Irish nationals living in Ireland originating from 200 different nations.
Infrastructure
Additional reasons why living in Ireland is attractive is that it has an excellent infrastructure. The country is serviced by four international airports and possesses numerous train, bus, tram, and cycle routes.
Population
Ireland has the youngest population in Europe with one-third of the population under 25 years of age and almost half the population under the age of 34.
Why invest in Ireland?
Track Record
Ireland has an excellent track record. Ireland is the European hub to over 1,000 leading multinational companies. Companies that require a skilled, educated, and highly capable workforce to drive their success have chosen to invest in Ireland.
Language
Another reason why investing in Ireland is so attractive is that it is the only English-speaking country in the European Union and eurozone.
Barrier-Free Access
As a member of the European Union, investing in Ireland offers companies barrier-free access to over 400 million consumers.
Economic Freedom
Ireland ranks in the top 10 in the Index of Economic Freedom which measures the impact of liberty and free markets around the globe.
GDP per Capita
Ireland is in the top 10 in the GDP per capita tables in both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank ranking.
Tax Rate
The standard corporation tax rate in Ireland is 12.5% which compares to the European Union average of 21.7% and the worldwide average of 23.9%.