The Share Capital in Ireland

The share capital of a company represents the way in which ownership is established within a company. Although any business starts with a certain number of shares, distributed amongst the shareholders, further shares can be added to increase the value of the company. Our attorneys in Ireland, specialized in business law, can offer you an in-depth presentation on the share capital of a company. 

 

 

The authorized share capital represents the maximum value of share capital the company can issue; this amount of shares will be established at the incorporation of the business, but if the shareholder may want to increase the value of the company, the share capital can be raised after the company has started its activity. The maximum value it is established according to the Memorandum and Article of Association. If you want to find out more on the subject, you can require the help of our law firm in Ireland. 

 

 

The issued share capital represents the value that is being paid by the shareholders; regardless of the business incorporation you chose for your company, the issued share capital (ISC) must be smaller than the authorized share capital. The ISC represents the value that the shareholders may have to pay, in the situation in which the business may not succeed. 

 

According to the Companies Registration Office, if the issued share capital has to be decreased, the shareholders must obtain an order from the Irish High Court. Our lawyers in Ireland can offer you legal representation on this matter. 

 

Our team offers complete solutions for company formation, from drawing up the incorporation documents and handling the submission of the share capital, to more complex post-incorporation issues. Together with our team of accountants in Ireland, we are also able to provide personalized tax advice packages for businesses. Reach out to us to find out more about our services. 

 

 

According to the Companies Act 2014, limited liability companies are not obliged to have authorized share capital, but all other business incorporation forms must have both types of share capital. Public limited liability companies have to deposit a share capital in the amount of EUR 25,000 at the incorporation. 

 

If you need further information about share capital in Ireland, please contact our Irish lawyers, who can offer you consultations on the shareholders legislation.