Over the last two years we have been fortunate to have supported clients on a number of exciting private equity investments in Ireland across several sectors such as healthcare, managed IT support and technology. Several of those transactions won awards at the Irish Investor Awards 2024 and, in a number of cases, were the first investments made in Ireland by our investor clients. 

Given the increasing popularity of Ireland as a destination for PE investment, this trend is set to continue. 

Investors more accustomed to deals in the UK will be pleased to know that there are many similarities in Ireland from a legal and tax perspective, however there are also differences to be aware of. 

To help ensure a smooth Irish investment process we have collated some key issues for Investors to look out for, including:

• Key approvals which may be required
• Establishing a corporate group (including foreign domiciled directors' requirements)
• The need to avoid the "flip up" and a workable alternative
• Equity terms
• The financial assistance / summary approval procedure
• Raising debt
• Tax issues, such as loan note interest and VAT recoverability
  
  

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