Company Secretarial

Tughans advise on the constitution of companies, incorporates companies, provides registered office facilities, maintains the statutory books, makes filings in the Companies Office and ensures that companies meet with all ongoing compliance requirements imposed by Northern Irish law.

There are two structures which are generally adopted by foreign companies investing in Northern Ireland.

Private Limited Company

• The private company limited by shares is the most common structure utilised by foreign investing businesses in Northern Ireland.
• Any one person may form an incorporated company.
• The constitution of a new company is contained in two documents - the memorandum and articles of association.

Branches

A branch is part of a company organised in order to conduct business on behalf of that company.  This means that dealings with a Northern Irish branch are effectively dealings with the company in its home state.

All limited companies incorporated outside the UK opening a branch in Northern Ireland are required to register here under the branch registration regime.

Contacts:

John-George Willis, email:  j-g.willis@tughans.com

Ian Coulter, email:  ian.coulter@tughans.com

Neasa Quigley, email:  neasa.quigley@tughans.com