Public Limited Company (PLC)

A Public Limited Company is usually the optional legal busyness type for entrepreneurs willing to raise finance to a project. The minimum requirement are 7 shareholders and 2 directors (at least one Irish resident). PLC must not commence any business until a certificate entitling it to commence business has been issued by the CRO. Share capital must not be less than €25,000, at least 25% of which must be fully paid up.