For many years now, international companies have been choosing Ireland as their location of choice in Europe. Rodney O'RourkeRodney shares insights from his 20 years’ experience working in the legal and accounting industries with both Irish and international companies. As Managing Director at Cafico International, Rodney regularly works with international companies in the technology, pharma, […]

Cafico International is delighted to be among the Irish sponsors of the Airline Economics – Growth Frontiers Dublin 2019 conference. Rodney O'RourkeRodney shares insights from his 20 years’ experience working in the legal and accounting industries with both Irish and international companies. As Managing Director at Cafico International, Rodney regularly works with international companies in […]

We may be an island nation on the periphery of Europe, but we are very much at the core when it comes to foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe. Ireland consistently ranks in the top ten globally for high-value FDI flows (see IBM’s annual Global Locations Trends reports). The Global Cities of the Future 2018/2019 […]

China is now the second-largest economy in the world by GDP and is looking set to overtake the US for number one spot within the next few years. Rodney O'RourkeRodney shares insights from his 20 years’ experience working in the legal and accounting industries with both Irish and international companies. As Managing Director at Cafico […]

Following on from recent blog posts about the benefits of expanding your business in Ireland, here are some more thoughts on what Ireland has to offer multinationals. Rodney O'RourkeRodney shares insights from his 20 years’ experience working in the legal and accounting industries with both Irish and international companies. As Managing Director at Cafico International, […]

When the UK voted to leave the EU on 23 June 2016, a veil of uncertainty fell over the UK’s financial services sector. What would a new relationship look like with the EU? How would its status as a leading global asset management centre be affected? Rodney O'RourkeRodney shares insights from his 20 years’ experience […]

Ireland offers many advantages to companies looking to develop and nurture their intellectual property. Our 12.5% rate of corporation tax is often the first benefit to setting up a company proffered in Ireland’s favour. It certainly plays a crucial role in attracting multinationals to these shores but there are many more benefits to setting up […]

New funds, IPOs and fleet expansions – here is a quick round up of some of the major stories from the aircraft leasing industry. Rodney O'RourkeRodney shares insights from his 20 years’ experience working in the legal and accounting industries with both Irish and international companies. As Managing Director at Cafico International, Rodney regularly works […]

In 2007 Stock markets had begun to creak, the international financial system was showing signs of strain, and the Irish housing market had started to cool down. After an unprecedented period of Irish economic expansion, in 2008 it was clear the cycle had turned as the country entered a deep recession. Rodney O'RourkeRodney shares insights […]

Ireland is well known for its low corporate tax rate of 12.5%. However, as a place for doing business, it’s not just its tax regime that attracts business. Time and again, it’s Ireland’s people and all-round value proposition that prompts companies to stay and invest for the long term. Rodney O'RourkeRodney shares insights from his […]