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How to apply for a citizenship in Ireland

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding the process of becoming an Irish citizen. The first thing you should know is that there is no standard way of becoming an Irish citizen—the process differs according to nationality, why you want citizenship among other reasons.

Financial regulation in Ireland

Established in 2010 under the Central Bank Reform Act, the Central Bank of Ireland is the successor to the Central Bank and the Financial Services Authority of Ireland. At present, it is the authority responsible for financial regulation in Ireland.

Shareholders Agreement for Irish Companies

A shareholders’ agreement consists of a signed contractual pact or accord involving a number of or all of the parties who own shares in a company. Frequently, a similar agreement may involve the company as a standalone body as well. The fundamental use of a shareholders’ agreement is to create a holistic framework to guide the administrative affairs of the company. It further articulates on how to handle matters that may cause undesirable rifts in the company setup.

Should my startup company register a trademark in Ireland

Every business has a unique feature that differentiates it from others. To avoid other businesses from plagiarising your business model, it’s very important that you get a trademark for your unique competitive advantages and features. This will give you total and exclusive ownership of a particular product or service thus protecting you from market plagiarism.

Register as a self-employed in Ireland

Owning a business gives you a sense of independence and control. As exciting as it is to run your own business and become your own boss, it comes with a lot of responsibility and can be very arduous and extremely demanding. Becoming a sole trader can be taxing, both financially and time-wise