Setting up a business
Overview: Setting up a business
Information about different business structures, regulations, funding and other supports for people setting up a business.
Becoming self-employed
Information on becoming self-employed as a sole trader and a description of the legalities and tax implications.
Back to Work Enterprise Allowance
If you are getting certain social welfare payments, there are supports to help you become self-employed. Find out about the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance scheme.
Short-Term Enterprise Allowance
This scheme provides a weekly payment to certain people who have lost their job and want to start their own business.
Starting a business
Outline of what you need to know if you are thinking of setting up a business.
Coming to set up a business or invest in Ireland
Information for foreign nationals on the immigrant investor, entrepreneur and business permission schemes.
Sources of information on starting a business
If you want to become self-employed you may get help and support from a number of agencies. This document gives a general overview of these organisations and sources of information