Ireland

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Ireland. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Parliamentary Republic
Population: 5.033 million (2021)
GDP: 504.2 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 12.5% - 33%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 20% - 40%
Major Exports: Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($36.5B), Packaged Medicaments ($32.8B), Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds ($22.4B), Integrated Circuits ($15.3B), and Scented Mixtures ($9.37B), exporting mostly to United States ($59.8B), Germany ($23.3B), United Kingdom ($19.7B), China ($14.2B), and Belgium ($13.6B).
Major Imports: Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($16.5B), Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($5.03B), Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds ($4.95B), Packaged Medicaments ($4.82B), and Integrated Circuits ($3.83B), importing mostly from United Kingdom ($28.4B), United States ($18.6B), France ($12.5B), Germany ($8.68B), and Netherlands ($6.76B).

April 1, 2023
Corporate income tax in Ireland

How to Register a Trademark in Ireland

October 27, 2022
Corporate income tax in Ireland

Major exports of Ireland

September 26, 2022
Corporate income tax in Ireland

The Major Imports of Ireland

September 14, 2022
Corporate income tax in Ireland

Employment Rules and Regulations in Ireland

January 15, 2021
Obtaining an Export License in the Republic of Ireland

Obtaining an Export License in the Republic of Ireland

October 25, 2020
Corporate income tax in Ireland

How to Register a Company in Ireland

June 18, 2019
Corporate income tax in Ireland

The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Ireland