The IMDO run tailored trade missions and events which offer companies the chance to discover the many opportunities that Ireland has to offer and to connect with key industry players. The IMDO can facilitate meetings with established companies, organise site visits to explore specific locations, engage with relevant stakeholders, and seek advice from local service providers. The IMDO also supports international trade missions, offering valuable networking and business development opportunities.

The IMDO hosts a variety of industry events in Ireland annually. The IMDO also offers support for the promotion of relevant industry events, trade missions or conferences, as well as facilitate speaker and panellist opportunities.

The IMDO’s business advice and help is tailored to individual needs through a number of free services such as; providing access and introductions to the right people, help selecting the best location, access to tax and legal advice, market research, finding staff and accessing government supports.

Ireland has become a key global centre for international business. Ireland attracts some of the highest levels of inward investment of any country in the world and those who invest here consistently achieve some of the best returns available. Ireland is also the only Eurozone country where English is the principle language.

Membership of the EU and Eurozone with easy transport links to Europe, the US and the Middle East. Our telecommunications infrastructures is well developed and highly competitive.

Our government has long term commitment to the 12.5% corporate tax rate plus we have a 25% R&D tax credit and has just introduced a 6.25% knowledge box to further strengthen an excellent intellectual property regime. Ireland also has an extensive and growing Double Taxation Treaty network.

Registered vessels are assigned a notional profit based on its net tonnage, that profit is then taxed at the standard corporate tax rate of 12.5%.

A pro-business economic policy providing a dynamic source of start-up funding and support programmes. Ireland is home to world-class companies and research centres in sectors such as ICT, life sciences, gaming, financial services and food and beverages. This gives companies locating in Ireland easy access to quality staff, experienced entrepreneurs, investors, suppliers, research institutes and other support services.