Starting a Business
in London
The steps you need to take in order to set-up your new business will depend upon considerations such as the type of business it will be, where it will be based and whether you will be employing people. This Government link is a very useful resource to help you prepare.
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. EI works in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. You can find detailed information on Enterprise Ireland's activities, strategy and performance in their Reports and Publications.
There are a number of very active Irish business networks based in London. Please click on link above to discover details of these networks.
Established as a volunteer non-profit in 2013, and with communities today in New York and London, Digital Irish provides a ‘soft-landing’ for Irish startups expanding into the USA and UK. It shines a spotlight on Irish Innovation, sharing the success stories of entrepreneurs, funders, educators, government and corporate leaders that are making an impact on the global market.
Digital Irish accelerates access to talent, customers, partners and potential investors, through offline channels like regular fast-pitch meetup events and networking opportunities, as well as industry expert panels and fireside chats, and online digital tools.