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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Budget 2019 was delivered by the Irish Government against a backdrop of a buoyant domestic economy, continued improvement in employment rates and record tax receipts. These positive economic indicators are tempered by the serious challenge of Brexit that is facing the country.

This month saw the publication of Ireland’s Corporation Tax Roadmap (the roadmap) by Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.