Contact Us English MENU Why invest in Ireland? Forbes magazine has ranked Ireland as one of the best countries for business. This is not just for large multinationals, but also the potential multinationals of the future. IDA nurtures these high-growth companies, helping them forge their future success in Ireland. IMPRESSIVE TRACK RECORD Ireland’s performance as a hub for Foreign Direct Investment is unrivalled. Ireland has a proven track record as a successful location for world leading established and high growth multinational companies from around the world. One third of multinationals in Ireland have had operations in the country for over 20 years, illustrating the longevity, resilience and commitment of these companies to Ireland BEST COUNTRY IN WESTERN EUROPE to invest in 1ST for flexibility and adaptability of people 1ST IN THE WORLD for inward investment by quality and value 1ST IN THE WORLD for investment incentives IN THE TOP 15 most innovative countries in the world THERE IS NOT JUST ONE, BUT MANY REASONS TO INVEST IN IRELAND AHEAD OF THE CURVE Ireland is home to many of the world’s leading high-performance companies including Intel, Twitter, Pfizer, Citi, Huawei, Takeda, Fujitsu, Novartis and Trend Micro. The country is also positioning itself to become a world leader in the Internet of Things, Big Data, ICT Skills, Energy Efficiency, Health Innovation and Cloud Computing. THE TOP 5 global software companies 14/15 top medical tech companies 18/25 top financial services companies 10/10 top pharma companies 8/10 top industrial automation companies Our People & Talent Our youthful workforce is well-educated, mobile, ambitious and adaptable. We combine competitive salaries with a high standard of living which attracts talent from every corner of the world. It's our people and their skills, rich with creative and cultural DNA, which drives Ireland and its FDI investors' success. In fact, we are one of the most productive economies in the EU. MORE ABOUT PEOPLE & TALENT CORPORATION TAX RATE IS 12.5% Ireland also has tax treaties with 72 countries. MORE ABOUT TAX We Welcome Business Ireland has a small, highly globalised economy, with a well-established FDI sector generating significant exports across business sectors. Our pro-business attitude enables companies to set up swiftly, with minimum red tape, in a connected environment. From green field sites and business parks to edgy architectural offices - we offer the right property solutions to get our clients up and running. HOW WE HELP IDA IRELAND MAKES IT HAPPEN As Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency, the IDA partners with clients to ensure their set-up in Ireland is as successful as possible. We'll take care of the details while you get on with business. From site visits through legal, recruitment, visa and property requirements, we provide the information, connections and assistance you need. INVESTMENT IN IRELAND INFOGRAPHICS Next INVESTMENT IN IRELAND PUBLICATIONS 08-04-2021 Facts About Ireland 2021 21-05-2020 Ireland Asia Report 19-02-2020 Biopharmaceutical Industry in Ireland 07-02-2020 Why Ireland for Asset Management & Administration 07-02-2020 Why Ireland for Banking 07-02-2020 Why Ireland for Fintech & Payments Next FACTS ABOUT IRELAND 2021 DOWNLOAD THE FACTS ABOUT IRELAND 2021 - PDF REASONS TO INVEST ECONOMY DEMOGRAPHICS EDUCATION & SKILLS WAGES & SALARIES QUALITY OF LIFE TAX PROPERTY INFRASTRUCTURE Cookie Notification We use necessary cookies to run our website. We also use cookies for analytical and advertising purposes. More information on what cookies we use can be found here. To consent to the use of ALL cookies click “I Accept”. You may visit Cookies Preference to manage which cookies we may use. Go to Privacy Centre Ireland, Right Place Right Time Copyright IDA Ireland 2021 Produced by IDA IRELAND NEWS SIGNUP By subscribing you are consenting to receive our Email Alerts and monthly Innovation eZine. If you wish to withdraw your consent, you can always use the unsubscribe option found at the bottom of every email. ACCESSIBILITY CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INFORMATION COMPLIANCE LEGAL USEFUL LINKS