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Ireland

Dublin · English / Irish

Ireland's 12.5% corporate tax rate and English-speaking EU environment make it the European base for US tech giants — and a great option for skilled workers.

Cost of living
$1160/mo
Rent (1-bed)
$2100/mo
Income tax
12.5%
Currency
EUR (Euro)
Safety
9
Internet
110 Mbps
Quality of Life
8
Pros
  • 12.5% corporate tax (lowest in EU)
  • English-speaking EU country
  • Hub for US tech companies (Google, Meta, Apple)
  • Welcoming culture
  • EU + easy US travel links
  • Safe
Cons
  • −Very high cost of living (Dublin housing crisis)
  • −Cold and rainy climate
  • −Limited housing supply
  • −Outside Schengen area
  • −Small country — limited cultural variety
EU Freedom of MovementCritical Skills Employment PermitGeneral Employment PermitStart-Up Entrepreneur Programme
✈️ Pre-departure checklist
  • ✅Visa-free entry: up to 90 days — no visa needed
  • 🏥Get health insurance (~$30–80/mo premium; coverage limit from $50,000)
  • 💳Notify your bank; get a no-foreign-fee card (Wise, Revolut)
  • 📱Get a local SIM on arrival (avg internet 110 Mbps)
  • 🏠Book accommodation for first 3–7 days (easier to find long-term rental on the ground)
  • 📄Make copies of passport, insurance, bookings — store in cloud & email to yourself
  • 💰Bring some EUR (Euro) cash for the first few days

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