Europe • Country Guide

HIRE IN
IRELAND.

Europe's tech and pharma capital with the EU's lowest corporate tax.

EOR pricing
549
per employee / month (~US$599)
  • Full compliance handled
  • First hire live in 48 hours
  • No entity setup needed
Capital
Dublin
Population
5.28M
Currency
EUR (€)
Language
English, Irish
Time zone
GMT (IST +1)
Region
Europe
Country snapshot

WHY IRELAND?

Ireland hosts the European HQs of Google, Meta, Apple, Pfizer, and most major US tech and pharma firms. 12.5% corporate tax, EU membership, and English-language business culture make Dublin the gateway to Europe for North American expansion.

12.5% corporate tax — lowest in the EU
Gateway to 450M EU consumers
English-speaking, common-law jurisdiction
Deep US tech/pharma ecosystem
EU passporting for financial services
Ready to hire

Your first Ireland hire, live in days.

We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.

Market intel

THE MARKET
THE TALENT

Economy

USD $590B GDP, USD $112K per capita — among the highest in the EU. Tech, pharma, and financial services drive growth.

Talent pool

Young, English-speaking, university-educated workforce. Major hubs: Dublin (tech, finance), Cork (pharma), Galway (medtech). Strong STEM pipeline.

Key industries
Technology & SaaSPharmaceuticals & MedTechFinancial ServicesAviation & AerospaceFood & Agriculture
Hiring & compliance

CORE HIRING
FACTS

Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Ireland.

Employer cost on top of salary
~11%
Income tax
20% / 40% (two-band progressive)
Social contributions
PRSI ~11.05% employer / 4% employee
Minimum wage
€13.50/hour (2024)
Working hours
39 hours/week (typical)
Annual leave
20 days minimum (most offer 25)
Sick leave
5 days statutory paid (2024, rising to 10 by 2026)
Maternity leave
26 weeks paid + 16 unpaid parental
Paternity leave
2 weeks paid
Public holidays
10 days/year
Notice period
1–8 weeks (by tenure)
Probation
Up to 6 months
Severance
Statutory redundancy: 2 weeks per year of service + 1 bonus week (after 2+ years)
Payroll cycle
Monthly
13th month pay
Not customary
Compliance, handled

Skip the legal setup in Ireland.

We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.

Visa & immigration

MOVING
TALENT IN

Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Ireland.

Critical Skills Employment Permit

4–6 weeks

Fast-track for shortage occupations, salary €32K+

General Employment Permit

6–12 weeks

Standard work permit, salary €34K+

Stamp 4 (Long-term residence)

8–12 weeks

After 21 months on Critical Skills

Eligibility

Job offer with salary thresholds, relevant qualifications, clean record. Skills shortage list applies.

Dependants

Spouse and children eligible for Stamp 3 (Critical Skills Permit holders can sponsor immediately).

Path to PR

Long-term residency / Stamp 5 after 5 years. Citizenship after 5 years of reckonable residency.

Ready to hire in Ireland?

START IN 48 HOURS.

We'll handle the legal entity, payroll, tax, and compliance. You focus on the work.