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Irish entities
Private companies limited by shares, designated activity companies and ICAVs, in an English-speaking, common law EU member state that uses the euro.
In shortCCYFX onboards Irish private companies limited by shares, designated activity companies (DACs), PLCs and ICAVs. Ireland uses the euro, which matches the CCYFX base currency. Typical documents include the certificate of incorporation, the constitution, a CRO company printout and the register of beneficial owners.
Overview
An English-speaking EU base
Ireland is an EU member state that uses the euro and has a common law legal system. It is home to the European headquarters of many technology groups and to large investment fund and aircraft leasing sectors.
Irish companies register with the Companies Registration Office and record their beneficial owners on the Register of Beneficial Ownership. For Irish clients, our EUR base currency fits naturally with paying in USD, GBP and other currencies.
Common entities we onboard
Private company limited by shares (LTD)
The standard Irish company, with a single-document constitution.
Designated activity company (DAC)
A private company with an objects clause, often used for regulated and finance activities.
ICAV
The Irish collective asset-management vehicle, a corporate fund structure registered with the Central Bank.
Public limited company (PLC)
Larger companies, listed or unlisted.
Documents
What we ask Ireland entities to provide
These are in addition to identification for directors and beneficial owners. Certificates should generally have been issued within the last three to six months.
Company
- Certificate of incorporation
- Constitution
- CRO company printout
- Register of directors and secretary
Funds and regulated firms
- Central Bank of Ireland authorisation, where regulated
- Details of the management company or AIFM, for a fund
- Description of the business and its counterparties
- Invoices or contracts for the main payment flows
Ownership
- Register of beneficial owners
- Ownership chart to individuals with 25% or more
- Board resolution naming signatories
- Source of wealth of beneficial owners
This page is general information to help you prepare for onboarding. It is not legal or tax advice. Laws and registry practice in Ireland change, so please confirm current requirements with your corporate service provider or legal adviser.
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