Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)
Ireland's STEP allows non-EEA entrepreneurs to establish a business in Ireland. Requires an innovative business proposal and investment of 75000 EUR.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
STEP: must run the Irish business; naturalisation requires ~half of time physically in Ireland
medium confidenceHighlights
- Minimum investment of €75,000
- Pathway to citizenship in 8 years
- Supports innovative business proposals
- Processing time of 3 months
- No requirement for prior business experience
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
- Long road to a passport. Citizenship takes around 8 years of qualifying residence.
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What could change
Economic downturns may impact funding availability for startups.
Tax Notes
Ireland operates a worldwide income tax system with progressive rates.
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