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A “Societas Europaea” (an “SE”) is a type of European public limited company (PLC) (limited by shares) having all of the company law advantages of incorporation. 

In accordance with the Overseas Companies Regulations 2009 (the ‘Regulations’), a foreign company with a UK ‘establishment’ must register with Companies House. For the purposes of these Regulations, a UK ‘establishment’ is any branch (within the meaning of the Eleventh Company Law Directive) or any place of business of an overseas Company which is located within the UK.

In addition to this requirement a private company limited by shares must have the word “Limited” or “Teoranta” as the last word of its name. However, exemption may be sought from this requirement if a company meets the criteria as set down by the Companies Registration Office (CRO).

All Private Limited Companies in Ireland, whether trading or not, must file an annual return (Form B1) with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) at least once every calendar year.

A foreign company may establish a "Place of Business" or a "Branch" within the Republic of Ireland (the "State").

Introduction to Samoa

Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa and German Samoa, is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The country became independent from New Zealand in 1962 and was admitted to the United Nations on 15^th December 1976.

Sole Traders or Partnerships wishing to incorporate their businesses in Ireland may avail of a wide number of benefits.