Unlock Europe's English-speaking gateway without establishing a legal entity. Peak's people-first approach lets you hire, pay and manage talent in Ireland while ensuring 100% compliance and supporting your team's success from day one.
A rare combination: full EU market access from an English-speaking base, with business practices that feel familiar to UK and US teams.
Reach the EU single market from an English-speaking base.
UK businesses gain an EU presence without adding language barriers.
Home to the European headquarters of many of the world's largest tech firms.
One of the EU's youngest populations, with high third-level attainment.
A legal framework familiar to UK and US businesses.
We help you judge whether Ireland fits your values, not just the opportunity.
For most teams entering Ireland, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.
| Ireland entity setup | Peak EOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Registration fees plus ongoing accounting and annual compliance | No setup costs, transparent monthly pricing |
| Time to hire | 2-4 months, plus ongoing legal requirements | 2-4 weeks, full compliance included |
| Ideal for | 10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needs | Testing markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed |
Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip company registration, ongoing compliance filings and the legal overhead - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.
We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.
Irish rules are detailed and Revenue is auditing more than ever. We keep every contract, deduction and filing correct - so you don't have to think about it.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| PAYE | 20-40% income tax, with a standard-rate band |
| PRSI | 4.2% employee, 11.25% employer (both rising again on 1 October 2026 - upcoming) |
| USC | 0.5-8% Universal Social Charge on income |
| Pension (My Future Fund) | Auto-enrolment from 2026: 1.5% employer, rising to 6% over 10 years |
| Revenue reporting | Real-time ROS payroll filings |
Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.
Deep local knowledge of the Irish market, a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos - we measure success beyond profit.
Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.
Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.
Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.
No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.
B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.
TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.
Hiring your first person in Ireland is just the start. We support the whole journey.
Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.
Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.
Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.
Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.
Ireland's combination of EU access, English language and a business-friendly environment creates exceptional opportunities. But success requires navigating employment law, tax obligations and work-permit requirements correctly.
