Republic of Ireland

Located in the west of Europe, the green island nation of Ireland is famous for its majestic views of the mountains and the sea. This island nation is also the world’s leading advanced information technology research and development centre – this attracts many talents and investors from different countries to live and do business.

As Europe’s largest green space with the world’s longest coastline, Ireland is a country of discovery and constant innovation. This paradise  is preserved and cherished by the government with reasonable management policies.

Ireland’s economy is the fastest growing in Europe, making it one of the six most competitive economic powers in the world. For six consecutive years, Ireland has attracted the most foreign investment in the world due to its attractive and clear investment incentive policies, many tax incentives for business owners and legal residency for the investor’s family.

Some popular forms of investment chosen by foreign investors:

• Investment in a government approved investment fund, minimum €1 million in 3 years.
• Buy shares of Irish businesses for a minimum of €1 million and hold for 3 years.
• Investment in the stock market of €2 million in 3 years.
• Sponsoring sports, arts, healthcare, medical, educational projects at €500,000*

* For investment in groups with 5 or more members the funding option can contribute at the rate of €400,000/member.

To be recognized as an Irish citizen you must have lived in the country for 5 years.

http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/inis/pages/naturalisation_residency_calculator