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Ireland has really become a place where a lot of Europeans want to work and we've been very lucky in attracting great talent from all over Europe that are now working in Dublin
Featured Success Story
We have tonnes of amazing customers, we continue to innovate so Salesforce is going to be in Ireland for a very long time.
Rich diverse ecosystem
Ireland is home to a broad range of digital consumer and business companies, from social media giants, cutting-edge software houses and games developers, to online retailers, AV production studios and entertainment companies.
Incentives and support
Avail of a wide range of supports for inward investment in digital and online content, such as the new Digital Games Tax Credit or Section 481 that incentivises film and TV, animation and creative documentary production in Ireland.
Digital flourishes here
With its track record in attracting operations of leading technology multinationals, Ireland is the ideal location for the new wave of digital disruptors creating world-class content and customer experiences.
Talent lives here
Ireland can rightly claim to be the most dynamic economy in the EU. We have its youngest population (33% aged 25 or less) and one of its most diverse – not to mention the most flexible and adaptable.
Talent thrives here
Tap into high-quality talent right across Ireland. The high quality of life, together with a thriving digital and media sector, makes us a magnet for talent beyond our shores. And as an EU member, we avail of unrestricted access to a labour force of 250 million people.
We are grateful to have found a home in Dublin for Shutterstock, and the city’s innovative and tech-forward culture makes it the perfect fit for our engineering and research and development teams. Our Ireland hub connects us to key players around the world and helps us drive our business forward relentlessly.
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The IDA played a key role in introducing us to everyone in the community and ease the process. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome
There is an abundance of talent in Ireland which helped us to exceed our talent growth targets ahead of schedule. Ireland is a great place to do business, the country’s creative culture and diverse pool of technical skills make it an ideal location for our rapidly expanding business
Ultimately, what you want is a geography where you can build an office that has broad market coverage. For a company going into Europe, Ireland has the lowest cost to set up a business, with a broad pool of talent from across the EU
“The first team that you hire and second over to the location is so critically important. They’re the founding team so you’ve got to get the hiring right. You’ve got to send some of your best, most talented and culturally astute people to build that office”
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We are grateful to have found a home in Dublin for Shutterstock, and the city’s innovative and tech-forward culture makes it the perfect fit for our engineering and research and development teams. Our Ireland hub connects us to key players around the world and helps us drive our business forward relentlessly.
As you start to think about how Ireland is the best place to help you scale globally, IDA Ireland is here to offer comprehensive pro bono support for your company. As Ireland's inward investment promotion agency, we are a non-commercial, semi-state body promoting foreign direct investment into Ireland.