Starting a business when you return to Ireland
- Introduction
- The ‘Back for Business’ programme
- Your guide to starting a business in Ireland
- Financial considerations
- More information
Introduction
This page has information on about how to become a business-owner in Ireland, including guidance on how to write a business plan, hire staff, and manage your taxes.
If a non-Irish citizen is coming with you to Ireland to set up a business with you, they may need to apply for permission first. Read about coming to set up a business in Ireland as a non-EEA, UK or Swiss national.
The ‘Back for Business’ programme
Back for Business is a free development programme to help returning Irish citizens who have returned to Ireland to develop a business. The programme is funded through the Emigrant Support Programme at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
If you are interested in participating in the next cycle of the programme, you can register online. Back for Business will send you a link to the application form when it becomes available.
Visit our page about the Back for Business programme.
Your guide to starting a business in Ireland
Whether you ran a business while living abroad or you are becoming an entrepreneur for the first time, you can read the following information about starting a business in Ireland can help you understand the process:
Financial considerations
You must consider a range of financial issues before you startstarting a business. For example, your tax responsibilities will change. You might also need a start-up grant or want to hire employees.
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More information
You can find the representative body for your specific industry for to get tailored guidance and support.
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See Visit our list of websites, Government departments, and agencies with information to that can help you start a business in Ireland.
You can also contact the following organisations for guidance: