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Why Ireland for business services investment

  • A low-risk, quick start-up, high-performance knowledge economy for business service operations

  • Avail of high quality IT, superb infrastructure and human resource skills, to serve major markets from Ireland

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Chosen by Market Leaders

Leading business service providers including Accenture, Bertelsmann, Perot, Freightquote, Serco, GLG, Sita, Service Source and Western Union have already located in Ireland. Flexible, skilled teams deliver shareholder value through continuous improvement and innovation.

  • Some 1,700 multinationals now active in Ireland
  • Low costs and fast start-up times for setting up a business
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Track Record

For the past 40 years, global businesses have made Ireland a hub for centralised functions including inside sales, customer success, support, along with back office financial and HR departments.

  • One-third of multinationals have had operations in Ireland for 20+ years
  • Ireland ranks 3rd in the world for attracting high-value investment projects
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Rapid rollout and scale

Join countless companies that have found Ireland a great place to scale fast and accelerate their international rollout. Ease of doing business makes Ireland the ideal location for setting up an EMEA HQ or international operations.

  • Ireland ranks 1st in the OECD for labour productivity
  • 6th largest services exporter in the world
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Pro-business environment

The Irish Government has prioritised the continued success of inward investment. A winning combination of business supports, minimal red tape, an open, stable and transparent tax regime have made Ireland an attractive destination for high-growth companies.

  • New National Strategy, Vision and Roadmap supports business services growth
  • 4th most competitive economy in Europe
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Access great talent

Ireland ranks first in the world for attracting and retaining talent. As well as having unrestricted access to a European labour force of 250 million people, Ireland also operates a fast-track employment permit system for workers from outside the EU.

  • 13% of the Irish population speaks more than one language at home
  • Net inward immigration of over 100,000 graduates creates migration ‘brain gain’

Cork is renowned for its dynamic blend of innovation, skilled talent pool, and accessibility, so it really ticked all the boxes in terms of our ambitions. The city benefits from a robust infrastructure and connectivity. Its strategic proximity to other European markets facilitates efficient engagement with partners and customers, amplifying the potential for growth.

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One of Ireland’s largest enterprise software development centres 

One of Ireland’s largest enterprise software development centres 

Ericsson creates game-changing technologies and services that shape our future and here in Athlone, as one of Ericsson’s largest R&D centres, we are at the forefront of opening new possibilities in communication for the world.

Leading global player has invested $9 bn+ in Irish operations

Leading global player has invested $9 bn+ in Irish operations

Pharmaceutical manufacturing in Ireland continues to perform very well contributing strongly to exports and economic growth and provides excellent career opportunities.

1500 employees across three sites in Ireland (Limerick, Cork and Dublin)

1500 employees across three sites in Ireland (Limerick, Cork and Dublin)

Since 1976, Ireland has been a critical innovation centre for ADI, thanks to its strong academic and research organisations, business ecosystem, and progressive government leadership. This next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facility and expanded R&D team will further extend ADI Limerick’s global influence.

Irish operations are at the core of Dell Technologies global business supporting key functions

Irish operations are at the core of Dell Technologies global business supporting key functions

Ireland has evolved and has established itself as a global digital leader. You’ve got a young and highly educated population and Ireland is a natural bridge between North America and Europe, and it helps us take care of our customers on both sides of the Atlantic. And of course serve the 500 million people in the EU from our Irish operations.

 eSentire's Cork site has become a service delivery centre of excellence and now employs 52 people

eSentire's Cork site has become a service delivery centre of excellence and now employs 52 people

There’s a global shortage of cybersecurity professionals, it’s well documented that it’s very hard to hire and retain cybersecurity professionals. We’ve been able to hire very high-quality talent, who are doing a great job. There’s a very strong work ethic and culture here, eSentire has several very, very strong partnerships, and I emphasise the word ‘partnership’. A good example is Munster Technological University: they have what I would describe as the leading programme in cybersecurity in Ireland, hands down.

Ireland is home to Stryker’s European Operations headquarters

Ireland is home to Stryker’s European Operations headquarters

Stryker's presence in Ireland is more than just a business expansion; it's a journey of mutual growth, skills development, and technological innovation that helps position Ireland as a global hub for leading innovation in the medical technology industry.

Find your European home

Find your European home