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Irish Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) Coordination

Ireland's Start-up Entrepreneur Programme is an immigration route for qualifying non-EEA founders proposing an innovative high-potential start-up. It is not a general small-busines...

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At a Glance

Jurisdiction
Ireland
Company type
Irish Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) Coordination
Availability
Available Immediately
Typical timescale
Confirmed after initial review
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Price on Application

A tailored quotation, confirmed before you commit.

This work is delivered or reviewed by appropriately qualified professionals. We will confirm the right route for your situation.

  • Eligibility assessment
  • Application preparation
  • Qualified professional review
  • Ongoing correspondence handled
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Overview

Ireland's Start-up Entrepreneur Programme is an immigration route for qualifying non-EEA founders proposing an innovative high-potential start-up.

It is not a general small-business visa and requires the business concept and funding to meet the programme criteria. Coutts Consultants coordinates irish start-up entrepreneur programme (step) coordination as a defined Irish professional service.

The engagement begins with the client's objective and a service-specific review of founder background, innovative high-potential start-up concept, funding, business plan, ownership, immigration history and STEP application. We then establish the appropriate route, assemble the required information and coordinate the filing, application or professional work with the relevant Irish authority, institution or specialist. Where Irish law reserves the work to a solicitor, tax adviser, auditor, immigration practitioner or other regulated professional, that work is undertaken by an appropriately qualified provider.

Registrations, licences, permits, banking and regulatory approvals remain subject to the decision of the relevant authority or institution.

Why Ireland?

A genuine Irish service with a defined commercial purpose

Practical guidance on founder background, innovative high-potential start-up concept, funding, business plan, ownership, immigration history and STEP application

Coordinated Irish professional and authority input

Reduced risk of avoidable filing or evidence errors

Clear continuing obligations after completion

Requirements

How It Works

  1. 11. Confirm the Irish objective
  2. 22. Review founder background, innovative high-potential start-up concept, funding, business plan, ownership, immigration history and STEP application
  3. 33. Confirm eligibility and the correct route
  4. 44. Issue a tailored document list
  5. 55. Prepare and coordinate the filing, application or professional work
  6. 66. Manage authority/provider queries
  7. 77. Confirm completion and ongoing obligations

What's Included

Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this service cover?
It covers the professional coordination required for irish start-up entrepreneur programme (step) coordination, with the scope tailored to the client's circumstances.
Who makes the final decision?
Where approval or registration is required, the decision is made by Immigration Service Delivery or the relevant independent provider.
Will specialist advice be required?
Where the matter requires regulated, reserved, tax, legal, audit or immigration advice, Coutts coordinates an appropriately qualified Irish specialist.
Can this be combined with other Irish services?
Yes. Formation, banking, tax, registered office, accounting and compliance support can be coordinated where genuinely required.

Important Information

Where this work is regulated, it is delivered or reviewed by appropriately qualified and authorised professionals. Coutts Consultants coordinates the engagement.

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