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starting an Irish business as a non resident

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  • 04-01-2017 5:05pm
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    JohnnyD17
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    Hi,
    I am an Irish citizen but currently living in Crete for most of the year. I want to set up a business as a holiday rental agent, renting properties in Crete. I have an Irish address but spend less than 1 month a year in Ireland. 
    My question is, can I operate as a sole trader under Irish law and tax rules if I am not resident in Ireland?

    I know I could open a business in Greece but it could take over a year to set up due to the unbelievable bureaucracy here. For me that is not an option as I couldn't afford it.


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    antoinolachtnai
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    You can establish a limited company in Ireland. Then you will need to establish a branch in Greece.

    http://www.enterprisegreece.gov.gr/files/publications/KPMG_7.7.2009/03_purple-branch.pdf

    According to this, it takes a month or two.


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    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    JohnnyD17 wrote: »
    Hi,
    I am an Irish citizen but currently living in Crete for most of the year. I want to set up a business as a holiday rental agent, renting properties in Crete. I have an Irish address but spend less than 1 month a year in Ireland.
    My question is, can I operate as a sole trader under Irish law and tax rules if I am not resident in Ireland?

    Short answer is 'no'. The long answer is too long! - domicile, residency,etc.


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