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An Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Employment Permit in Ireland allows senior staff, key personnel and trainees of a foreign company to transfer to its Irish branch or group company. This solicitor-handled service handles the ICT Employment Permit application for those employees and the companies transferring them. Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What’s included
- A solicitor-handled Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Employment Permit application
- For senior staff, key personnel and trainees transferred from a foreign group company
- 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
- Multinational groups transferring senior managers to an Irish operation
- Companies moving key personnel with specialist knowledge to Ireland
- Groups placing trainees in their Irish company as part of a development programme
- HR and mobility teams who want a solicitor to check the application
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 prepare the ICT Employment Permit application, checking the group relationship and supporting documents for consistency.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Intra-Company Transfer permit application 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.
Who can apply for an Intra-Company Transfer permit?
It is designed for senior management, key personnel and trainees who work for a foreign company and are being transferred to a related company or branch in Ireland. The employee must meet the requirements for the relevant category.
Can a solicitor guarantee the permit will be granted?
No. Employment permits are decided by the Department with responsibility for employment permits. A carefully prepared application helps make sure the information is complete and consistent.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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