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Company Setup Checklist

Find out exactly which documents your Irish business needs

Starting a business in Ireland requires different legal documents depending on your business structure, whether you will have employees, and whether you trade online. A sole trader has different requirements to a limited company, and a partnership has different requirements again. Many new businesses launch without essential documentation and only discover the gaps when a problem arises - a tax audit, an employee dispute, or a customer complaint.

This interactive checklist asks five questions about your planned business and generates a personalised list of essential and recommended documents, with links to generate each one. It takes 30 seconds and could save you thousands in avoidable legal issues.

1. What type of business are you setting up?
2. Will you have employees?
3. Will you have a website or sell online?
4. Will you share confidential information with others?
5. Multiple founders or shareholders?

Why Documentation Matters From Day One

Many Irish businesses launch without legal foundations. A shareholder dispute without an agreement can cost EUR 50,000-200,000 in legal fees. A Revenue reclassification of a "freelancer" triggers backdated PAYE, PRSI, and USC. A DPC investigation into a missing privacy policy can result in fines up to EUR 10 million. The checklist below takes 30 seconds. The protection lasts for the life of your business.

Your Document Checklist

This checklist provides general guidance based on your answers. Specific business circumstances may require additional documents. This is a self-service tool and does not constitute legal advice.