Country Overview
Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Association, Company Limited by Guarantee, Endowment, Limited Liability Company, Society, Trust
Main social issues addressed by these organizations: Basic Needs, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, Housing and Economic Development, Religion
Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: 61-90 days
Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: USD 0
There is currently no charge to register a charity in Ireland. The registration process run by the Charities Regulatory Authority is still in its infancy, although a key performance indicator of the Regulator is to improve registration times for completed applications.
Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: Central/Federal Government