Why Invest In Ireland?
Emerald Isle is home to all leading companies int he world including pharmaceuticals like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, to Tech Giants like Google, Apple, Intel, Cisco, Microsoft etc.United States has invested more in Ireland than in China, India, Russia and Brazil combined
It is the fastest growing economy in the European Union. Substantial foreign direct investment makes it known as the Silicon Valley of Europe. They have a world class infrastructure and are a member of WTO, OECD and EU. Investors can be pleased with the corporate tax rate of Ireland at only 12.5% and has double taxation treaty with over 60 countries worldwide.
Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), it is a pathway for non-EEA nationals to secure immigration permission to Ireland; thus securing permanent residency status in Ireland.
Ireland offers four options under IIP for Investment for Permanent Residence:
Start Up Entrepreneur Program (STEP) - allows you to establish a busines sin Ireland and work in the business on a full time basis. You are not allowed to be employed in any other capacity and must not become a financial burden on the Irish Government. Must apply for a D visa once approval is granted.
Steps
An Independent Evaluation Committee consisting of senior public and civil servants evaluates the suitability of the investment. The committee meets 4 times in a year. Minister of Justice and the Evalulation Committee will send approval for invitation to make investment. The qualifying family members and the principal applicant will be granted permanent residence under Stamp 4 conditions.
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