purchase a company in ireland
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Purchase a Company in Ireland
A presentation brought to youby IrelandCompanyFormation.com
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How to Purchase an Irish Company
Foreign entrepreneurs coming to Ireland can choose how to start a business here.
The most common is to open a new company, but they can also buy a shelf company.
Foreign larger companies, on the other hand, can expand their operations by merging with or purchasing an Irish company.
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Laws on Mergers and Acquisitions in Ireland
• The main laws on mergers and acquisitions in Ireland are:
the Takeover Law;
the Substantial Acquisition Law;
the EC Takeover Regulations, also known as the Takeover Bids Regulations which apply at European level.
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Types of Company Acquisitions in Ireland
• The M&A regulations allow for two ways of purchasing an Irish company:
by making a public offer to buy the securities of an Irish company;
by making an arrangement scheme to take over the shares in a company.
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Steps for Buying a Company in Ireland >>
• The main steps to follow when buying an Irish company are:
the due diligence procedures;
making the necessary arrangements with the Irish company’s shareholders;
submitting the offer;
making the offer public;
consulting the employees;
concluding the transaction.
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>> Steps for Buying a Company in Ireland
• Other additional steps could be required depending on the type of company one is about to purchase.
• However, once the transaction is concluded, the buyer must also buy the minority shareholding rights.
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Required Documents for Buying a Company in Ireland
• In order to acquire a company in Ireland, the buyer must provide the seller with the following documents: the offer;
a circular for the shareholders;
a revised offer, if the buyer reconsiders their offer.
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Drafting the Offer for Buying a Company in Ireland
• The offer must be drafted in accordance with the specifications of the M&A laws and of the Commercial Code.
• Our specialists in company formation in Ireland can provide you with more information about the documents one must prepare in order to buy a company.
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Corporate Services in Ireland
• Our Irish company formation firm offers a wide range of services to investors: from company registration services to specialized assistance for purchasing an Irish company.
• If you need assistance when investing in Ireland, do not hesitate to contact our local company registration experts.
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Thank you for your attention!
• For more information please contact us at:
(+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)
www.irelandcompanyformation.com