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A company director immigration review in Ireland is a solicitor’s review of the immigration position of a company director, particularly a non-EEA director. This service looks at the Section 137 bond, single director rules, residency obligations and permit options. It is for founders, directors and companies who want to understand how company law and immigration rules interact before appointing a director or starting to trade.
What’s included
- A solicitor review of your immigration position as a company director
- Review of the Section 137 bond, single director rules and residency obligations
- Consideration of permit options
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Non-EEA nationals who want to be directors of an Irish company
- Companies appointing a director who lives outside the EEA
- Founders setting up a company with a single director
- Directors unsure whether they need an immigration permission to work in the business
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then review your position as a director under company law and immigration rules.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a company director immigration review cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What is a Section 137 bond?
Under Irish company law, a company generally needs at least one director who is resident in the EEA. Where it does not, the company may need to put a bond in place under section 137 of the Companies Act 2014, unless an exemption applies.
Can a company director work in Ireland without a permit?
Being appointed a director does not in itself give a non-EEA national permission to live or work in Ireland. Whether a permit or other permission is needed depends on your circumstances, which the review will consider.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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