BUSINESS RESOURCES IN IRELAND
INTRODUCTION
This page offers information resources about starting or growing a business in Ireland. More information will be added on a regular basis so do come back – comments are welcome.
Business Access to State Information and Services BASIS
Excellent place to start, the official website on government information and services. It provides comprehensive information for example on
- starting a business in Ireland
- employment law in Ireland
- taxation and much more
See www.basis.ie
Chart of Irish business support agencies
As in most countries there is confusion of which agency supports what business – based on company size on and sector . See this link from South Dublin County Enterprise Board for a simple chart which will give you some guidance http://www.sdenterprise.ie/business-information/support-agencies-chart.91.html
MAJOR STATE AGENCIES
Industrial Development Authority (IDA Ireland) inward investment agency www.idaireland.com
Enterprise Ireland (EI) agency for supporting Irish businesses in manufacturing and internationally traded services in world markets www.enterprise-ireland.com
Business representative organisations
IBEC for large companies, www.ibec.ie There are many trade associations also, some affiliated to IBEC who provide their secretarial services
Small Firms Association SFA (part of IBEC) for SMEs, www.sfa.ie
ISME for SMEs, independent representative association for small business, www.isme.ie
Business support – private
Institute of Management Consultants and Advisers IMCA www.imca.ie . The professional institute for management consultants and business advisers in Ireland. Looking for business advice? Search for an expert adviser to meet your needs on the IMCA website. With over 500 members, many of them holding the internationally recognised CMC accreditation.